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Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL)

Please visit the CIL Fund page for details of the next CIL funding round. The Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) Charging Schedule came into effect in Cornwall on1 January 2019. This means that any development granted permission after this date may be liable topay the levy. CIL allows local authorities to raise funds from new building projects undertaken in their area. It is governed by the CIL Regulations 2010 (as amend.....

Last updated: 10/06/2025 10:18:14


Clean Air for Cornwall Stategy

Aims  The aims of the Clean Air for Cornwall Strategy are to protect residents from the harmful effects of NO2 air pollution and maintain good air quality in Cornwall. We work collaboratively to reduce NO2 pollution levels in Cornwall’s Air Quality Management Areas to below objective levels and to maintain good air quality in Cornwall. The strategy also aims to: raise public awareness about the causes of air quality pro.....

Last updated: 24/11/2022 15:30:14


Wind turbines

All wind turbines will produce sound when rotating. This usually falls into two categories: aerodynamic noise - generated by the movement of the blades through the air mechanical noise - from the generator and any associated gearbox The planning authority has a duty to consider the effect of noise as part of the planning process. A noise report, undertaken by a qualified acoustician, is required as part of the wind turb.....

Last updated: 07/10/2024 12:57:39


Emergency Management

Emergency Management co-ordinates Cornwall Council services during the response and recovery from an emergency, 24/7, 365. The team has the responsibility for the statutory duties contained within various legislation including the Civil Contingencies Act, 2004 and the Control of Major Accident Hazards Regulations, 2015. The key areas of work are: Risk Assessment Preparedness (for emergencies) Responding to emergencies Bu.....

Last updated: 22/05/2025 09:06:54


Funding for Projects

On top of the Forest for Cornwall funding there is a range of other funding sources for tree planting: Farmers and Landholders: England Woodland Creation Offer (EWCO) This funding is provided by the Forestry Commission. It is open to all, although your land must be registered with the Rural Payments Agency It funds: the creation of woodland over 1 hectare in size support for the capital items and works to establish new w.....

Last updated: 04/09/2025 10:09:17


Benefits for the economy and production

The Benefits Trees can bring many practical and productive benefits to a wide range of farms: Supporting food production  Planting trees doesn’t have to mean giving up large areas of agricultural land. When planned carefully, it can support, and even enhance current production. There are now grants available for planting on as little as 0.1 hectares. This means we can help secure funding for shelterbelts, field corners, o.....

Last updated: 19/12/2024 14:26:31


Banners, buntings, seasonal lights or flower baskets over the highway

Apply for a licence Some banners may need planning permission as well as highway consent. Permission to erect banners is restricted to specific, suitable locations. Please downloadthe relevant application form: Banner application Bunting application Seasonal lighting Hanging baskets Your banners must not include any markings or words that could be mistaken for highway directional signs. Banners cannot be used to adverti.....

Last updated: 27/03/2025 15:28:02


St Austell to A30 link road supporting documents

The St Austell to A30 link road opened in May 2025. CPO/SRO Information 1. Orders and Supporting Documents The Cornwall Council (St Austell to A30 link road) Compulsory Purchase Order (Part 1), (Part 2), (Part 3) CPO 2020 Key Plan CPO 2020 Sheet 1 CPO 2020 Sheet 2 CPO 2020 Sheet 3 CPO 2020 Sheet 4 CPO 2020 Sheet 5 CPO 2020 Sheet 6 Cabinet decision for CPO The Compulsory Purchase (and Side Roads) Order Statement of Reason.....

Last updated: 21/07/2025 10:50:01


Control of Major Accident Hazards (COMAH)

As a result of their activities the following sites are ‘upper-tier’. They are regulated under the Control of Major Accident Hazards Regulations (2015): Thanckes Oil Fuel Depot, Torpoint Newlyn Downs Explosives Depot, Fiddlers Green World Fuels, Falmouth The Regulations require operators of where dangerous substances are present, to take measures. These measures are necessary to prevent and mitigate the effects of major.....

Last updated: 11/07/2024 11:09:29


Emergency Planning in South East Cornwall

There are three sites in south-east Cornwall which have risks associated with their operations: Devonport Royal Dockyard ('The Dockyard') Thanckes Oil Fuel Depot, Torpoint Cornwall Council's Emergency Management Team have involvement in the writing and reviewing of the associated emergency plans. These are followed by regular multi-agency emergency exercises. A free Warning and Informing Service is available for residen.....

Last updated: 30/07/2025 08:13:14


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