Cornwall Housing Ltd invites Landlords and Home Owners to work with us as partners to provide the supply of much needed homes for people in Cornwall. ...Data Protection statement The information you provide on this form will be held by Cornwall Housing safely in a secure environment....Your information will not be used for any other purpose by Cornwall Housing, and will not be passed onto any other third party.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/housing/private-letting-service/landlord-and-property-information-form/

Last updated: 27/05/2026 12:54:27

This is because of:  our duties under homelessness legislation the vulnerability of some of the clients and the need to protect the details of their accommodation Our data is produced on a monthly basis.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/the-council-and-democracy/council-spending-and-finance/payments-to-suppliers-where-the-invoiced-payments-are-greater-than-or-equal-to-500/

Last updated: 27/05/2026 11:45:22

There’s something I don’t understand If you need help in understanding this document, please contact the Private Sector Housing team on telephone number 0300 1234 582 or by emailing psh@cornwall.gov.uk How we will use the information about you Cornwall Council is required under the Energy Act 2011 to enforce the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards in the Private Rented Sector introduced by The Energy Efficiency (Private Rented Property) (England and Wales) Regulations 2015....Private Sector Housing will use this register to obtain personal data for property owners where a breach of the regulations is suspected....We will only use this information in conjunction with the enforcement of Housing Standards including the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards in the Private Rented Sector.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/housing/private-housing/minimum-energy-efficiency-standards/privacy-notice-mees/

Last updated: 01/08/2025 11:06:49

For more details on the legislation go to www.legislation.gov.uk Enforcement The Private Sector Housing team will enforce the Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm (England) Regulations 2015....This booklet gives guidance on the following types of premises: Single household occupancy buildings Shared houses Bedsit-type HMOs (lets)  Buildings converted into self-contained flats  Flats in multiple occupation  Back-to-back houses Download the LACORS Housing Fire Safety Guide Fire Safety in Specialised Housing The National Fire Chief's Council has provided recommendations....These will help to protect an estimated three quarters of a million residents of specialised housing from fire. 

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/fire-and-rescue-service/business-fire-safety/business-fire-safety-advice/private-landlords/

Last updated: 27/02/2024 10:37:10

Legislation for rented accommodation Most private sector rented housing issues are dealt with by the Councils Housing team under the Housing Act 2004 and in some circumstances the Housing Act and the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 will apply. ...Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service have a legal duty to enforce the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and the housing team in the Council are the body responsible for enforcing the Housing Act 2004....For more details on the legislation refer to our Housing Fire Safety and Private Landlords page.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/fire-and-rescue-service/keeping-safe/fire-safety/fire-safety-at-home/fire-safety-in-rented-accommodation/

Last updated: 22/07/2025 10:35:55

Using this guidanceThis page explains how to prepare a neighbourhood plan in Cornwall including the support we offer and our local expectations.You should read this guidance alongside the Government's neighbourhood planning toolkit:Neighbourhood planning toolkitThe national toolkit:Explains the statutory process and legal requirementsSets out the key stages of plan-makingProvides detailed guidance on specific topics (writing polices, SEA, site allocations)Local guidance:Explains how neighbourhood planning works in CornwallHighlights local requirements and experienceProvides practical advice and templates to make the process simplerAdds more detailWhat do you want to achieve with your Neighbourhood Plan?...Neighbourhood plans must meet national basic conditions.Your plan must:Take account of national policy (NPPF)Not contain policies that would restrict the development of housing to less than would be permitted without the neighbourhood planContribute to sustainable developmentMeet environmental requirements (eg SEA)Reduce climate impacts and support the Local Nature Recovery StrategyDemonstrate consideration of human rights and equality impactsFull details are set out in the national guidanceHow to create a neighbourhood planKeeping your plan focusedOur experience is that effective plans are:ConciseFocused on key local issuesSupported by proportionate evidenceHow to keep your neighbourhood plan simpleTimescales and commitmentProducing a neighbourhood plan is a significant undertaking.In Cornwall:Plans typically take around 5 years from designation to completionMost work is carried out by local volunteersAs your plan progresses through the process it gains increasing weight. 

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/neighbourhood-planning/preparing-a-neighbourhood-plan/

Last updated: 30/07/2026 10:32:27

This includes access to: public funds social housing and homelessness support benefits and pensions free NHS care There will also be no changes to your right to rent or right to work.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/the-council-and-democracy/brexit/eu-settlement-scheme/

Last updated: 17/06/2025 07:45:27

Cornwall currently has a high housing need, with many pressures on the housing market. ...We are working towards bringing empty properties back into residential use and helping to meet housing requirements....This also helps us continue to raise housing standards.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/housing/private-housing/empty-properties/

Last updated: 07/10/2025 11:14:58

This practical resource enables frontline professionals to: Identify internal damp and mould issues during home visits Assess clinical vulnerability of individuals affected by poor housing conditions Follow clear guidance on next steps, including:  Advice for patients and carers Signposting to resources Referral to housing and public health local authority teams Template letter for notifying landlords of responsibilities This toolkit can also be useful for staff who visit people at home. ...It can help them understand how someone's housing affects their health and what to do about it.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/health-and-social-care/public-health/public-health-campaigns/damp-and-mould-toolkit/

Last updated: 31/07/2025 09:43:46

The Planning and Housing Service have a number of teams who deal with different areas of planning and housing. ...You can see how this Service and the Local Planning Authority works using these structure diagrams (last update October 2026):Cornwall LPAPlanning and Housing ServiceHousing FunctionYou can find more information on Housing team functions on our main Housing page.You can contact officers by email. ...This includes Council led schemes as well as working with the private sector to help unlock strategic or stalled projects:Act as lead for the Place Partnership between Cornwall Council and Homes EnglandLead/support activity to bring more grant funding into schemes to unlock delivery in CornwallAct as Planning lead for the Council's Homes Cornwall programmePromote Cornwall as a place for housing developers/investorsWork with private sector developers of strategic or stalled schemesPrepare masterplans and concept plans for the Council's own strategic sitesReview other mechanisms to unlock or accelerate deliveryMonitor and review development activity to establish a database of stalled schemesPlanning Enforcement and AppealsWhat we doInvestigate complaints about suspected breaches of planningTake enforcement action against breaches of planningDeal with appeals against decisionsApply for appeal costs awardsCommunicate learning from appeal decisionsMonitor and enforce on minerals and waste sitesFind

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/contacts-team-info-and-contact-details/

Last updated: 14/10/2026 07:13:29