Planning Policy Guidance
This page contains guidance on Cornwall wide planning policy guidance.
Climate Emergency DPD Guidance
The CEDPD adds to the Cornwall Local plan's Strategic Policies. It is part of a positive and flexible planning policy framework for Cornwall up to 2030. Guidance on how to apply the policies is set out below:
Policy Guidance Climate Emergency DPD
CEDPD Policy AL1 Regenerative and Low Impact Development
CEDPD Policy SEC1 .....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/planning-policy/adopted-plans/planning-policy-guidance/
Last updated: 16/03/2026 11:43:07
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Launch of new programme to boost investment in nature in Cornwall
An innovative new programme to attract private investment into nature recovery projects is being launched by Cornwall Council today.
The Local Investment in Nature Cornwall (LINC) programme showcases investment-ready natural capital initiatives to potential investors, buyers and funders from across the world.
It gives businesses the chance to fund or invest in the environment and help fulfil their commitment to support.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/environment-culture-and-planning/launch-of-new-programme-to-boost-investment-in-nature-in-cornwall/
Last updated: 30/04/2024 11:37:41
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Park for free in Cornwall Council car parks on Small Business Saturday
It will be free to park in all Cornwall Council pay and display and pay on exit car parks, and to use the Truro Park and Ride, on Small Business Saturday, which this year falls on Saturday, December 4 2021.
Small Business Saturday, a national initiative now in its ninth year, is a grassroots, non-commercial campaign, which highlights small business success and encourages consumers to 'shop local' and support small busines.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/transport-streets-and-waste/more-transport-streets-and-waste-news-stories/park-for-free-in-cornwall-council-car-parks-on-small-business-saturday/
Last updated: 07/09/2022 12:19:23
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NIHR HDRC Cornwall community small grant recipients
In 2025 we launched our pilot Community Small Grants for Cornwall based community organisations. We invited them to submit ideas for projects focussing on health determinants. These are the factors that have a significant influence on health. They include things like housing, work, education, and access to services. Pleaseread our blog on health determinants to learn more.
We asked applicants to consider what they would l.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/health-and-social-care/health-determinants-research-collaboration/hdrc-cornwall-news-and-updates/nihr-hdrc-cornwall-community-small-grant-recipients/
Last updated: 22/04/2026 10:39:32
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Reports and papers
Alarge part of the Joint Strategic Needs Assessment (JSNA)is around themed papers. JSNA papers provide an overview of national policy context. They also include an overview of local issues and corresponding data.
Further detailed assessments will be added as and when published.
Note: all references are up to date at the time of publication. Some reference web links may have since changed/expired. These links are still inc.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/health-and-social-care/public-health/joint-strategic-needs-assessment/reports-and-papers/
Last updated: 10/12/2025 16:31:15
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2031 Change to legislation for Definitive Map Modification Order applications
Whilst Cornwall benefits from plenty of paths and tracks, which have been in use for many years. However, not all routes are recorded as public rights of way on the Definitive Map and Statement. There are may ancient ways for which there is no official record. Some of these unrecorded ancient ways may have fallen into disuse.
2031 Cut-off date
In consultation with both user and landowner groups, the government put forwar.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/environment/countryside/definitive-map-modification-orders/2031-restoring-the-record/
Last updated: 05/01/2024 12:28:18
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Renters Rights Act 2025 - What you need to know
The Renters Rights Act 2025 bring big changes to renting homes in England.
These changes are to make renting fairer, safer and better for people who rent homes. They also help landlords understand the rules
The law came in to effect on 27 October 2025. The new rules will be implemented in stages.
Key dates and changes
27 December 2025
Local authorities gain new powers to investigate and enforce compliance. This includes.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/housing/private-housing/renters-rights-act-2025/
Last updated: 27/04/2026 08:52:13
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Neighbourhood Planning
A Neighbourhood Plan is a document that sets out local planning policies for a parish or town. It forms part of the local development plan. The policies in the Neighbourhood Plan are used to help decide whether to approve planning applications for new buildings or changes to existing buildings or infrastructure. It is developed by the parish or town council, in collaboration with the community, and supported by Cornwall C.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/neighbourhood-planning/
Last updated: 23/10/2025 15:54:58
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Result for Truro and Falmouth constituency - 12 December 2019
Surname
Forename
Description
Votes
Elected
FORBES
Jennifer Louise
Labour Party
22,676
GRIPPER
Ruth Helen
Liberal Democrat
7,150
MACKRORY
Cherilyn
The Conservative Party Candidate
27,237
ELECTED
NICHOLSON
Paul William
The Liberal Party
413
SCOTT
Tom
Green Party
1,714
Rejected ballot papers
Reason for rejection
No. of ballot papers rejected
a) want of official mark
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b) voting.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/the-council-and-democracy/elections/elections-and-referendums/parliamentary-elections-12-december-2019/result-for-truro-and-falmouth-constituency-12-december-2019/
Last updated: 02/03/2022 15:41:07
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Who we are
Our staff care about the service provided to you and are always prepared to go “the extra mile”.
We are proud to provide a seamless service to many businesses and settings in Devon and Cornwall.
Our service is fully compliant and links seamlessly with the Local Government and Teachers Pensions Schemes, this makes our delivery extremely hard to match.
Our values
We are focused, flexible and responsive
We continuously impr.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/our-payroll-offer/who-we-are/
Last updated: 12/08/2025 13:40:57
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