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What is a Local Development Order? A Local Development Order (LDO) is a simple tool. It allows a Local Planning Authority to introduce new permitted development rights. LDOs are flexible and consistent with local determination. They are part of a move to remove bureaucracy. As well as redefining issues where planning makes a contribution to the local area.  LDOs are a means for the planning system to add incentives to dev.....

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/local-development-orders/

Last updated: 28/04/2021 06:16:01

Building Control EnforcementCornwall Council Building Control helps make sure work complies with the Building Regulations.Our priority is to work positively with everyone so that work is safe, compliant and properly inspected.Most issues can be resolved informally through inspection and agreement on remedial work.Where this is not possible, or where work presents a risk to health, safety and welfare, we may consider forma.....

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/building-control/demolitions-control-and-advice/building-control-enforcement/

Last updated: 15/07/2026 06:51:08

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 QualityManagement Areas to below objective levelsand to maintain good air quality in Cornwall. The strategy also aims to: raise public awareness about the causes ofair quality problem.....

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/environment/environmental-protection/air-quality/clean-air-for-cornwall-stategy/

Last updated: 28/10/2025 11:58:21

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.....

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/environment/countryside/forest-for-cornwall-programme/i-want-to-plant-trees/funding-for-projects/

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

Cornwall Council leader, Councillor Leigh Frost, has written to Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer, asking for urgent clarity on whether Cornwall will continue to receive vital Local Growth Funding after March 2026.The letter comes in response to recent announcements that suggest future growth investment may be targeted only at mayoral city regions, raising fears that Cornwall could be excluded from long-term funding essen.....

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/council-budgets-and-economy/council-leader-asks-prime-minster-is-government-planning-to-phase-out-funding-for-cornwall/

Last updated: 30/06/2025 08:50:01

Letter from the Chief PlannerOn 30 January 2024, the Chief Planner published a letter. It provides an update on the designation of sensitive catchment areas and upgrades to wastewater treatment works.Guidance from Natural EnglandNatural England published updated guidance in November 2022. NECR459 Edition 1 Nutrient Neutrality Generic Methodology updated the previous document in March.Natural England released anew national.....

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/planning-applications/government-and-natural-england-advice/

Last updated: 05/08/2026 10:21:10

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.....

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/people-and-communities/emergency-management/

Last updated: 21/01/2026 14:58:22

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.....

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/people-and-communities/emergency-management/emergency-planning-in-south-east-cornwall/

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

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.....

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/transport-parking-and-streets/street-works/banners-buntings-seasonal-lights-or-flower-baskets-over-the-highway/

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

Falmouth is expecting one of its busiest days ever on Saturday 24 June at the peak of the Armed Forces Day celebrations. To cut the congestion, details of a jam-busting Park and Ride service have just been announced – providing buses every few minutes over a period of 15 hours to take passengers into and out of the town centre. And with a potential 100,000 extra customers heading to town, businesses and utilities are bei.....

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/environment-culture-and-planning/patience-politeness-planning-park-ride-the-four-p-s-of-managing-armed-forces-day-traffic/

Last updated: 28/02/2024 10:45:50