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.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/environment/environmental-protection/wind-turbines/
Last updated: 07/10/2024 12:57:39
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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.....
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
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Professional care and wellbeing tools
When our teams of social workers and other professional work with you, or the person you care for, there are a number of professional tools that we use. These include software, websites, apps, and simple pieces of paper that help us to help you.We have prepared a list of the most important tools that we use, so that you can understand what they are, when they are mentioned. We will work to keep this list up to date. If we.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/health-and-social-care/adult-social-care/professional-care-and-wellbeing-tools/
Last updated: 17/06/2026 08:23:59
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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.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/people-and-communities/emergency-management/control-of-major-accident-hazards-comah/
Last updated: 11/07/2024 11:09:29
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'Patience, Politeness, Planning, Park & Ride' - the four P's of managing Armed Forces Day traffic
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
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River Camel phosphates - Stakeholder information
Cornwall Council appointed consultants to help resolve the issue. Royal HaskoningDHV are helping us identify solutions to help overcome the development block. We want to work with our stakeholders to develop solutions.We publish the latest updates and information on the nutrient neutrality webpages.Engagement opportunities and outcomesWe are consulting on a Local Development Order for the River Camel catchment area. You c.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/planning-applications/river-camel-phosphates-stakeholder-information/
Last updated: 02/06/2026 11:32:11
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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.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/environment/countryside/forest-for-cornwall-programme/why-plant-a-tree/benefits-for-the-economy-and-production/
Last updated: 21/01/2026 13:04:21
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St Austell to A30 link road supporting documents
The St Austell to A30 link is a new 3.9 mile single carriageway road that connects from the A391 at Stenalees roundabout to the A30 near Victoria. The scheme is nearing completion with further details available.
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.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/transport-parking-and-streets/roads-highways-and-pavements/major-highway-schemes/st-austell-to-a30-link-road/st-austell-to-a30-link-road-supporting-documents/
Last updated: 03/10/2025 11:23:12
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Pensioner members
If you are in receipt of a monthly pension from the Cornwall Pension Fund, our pensioner pages may provide some help.
To find out how your pension was calculated please view how is my pension calculated?
Can I access my details online?
As a pensioner member, you can sign up for ourMember Self-Service portal. This allows you to access your pension account details and update some of these securely online. To find out more .....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/cornwall-pension-fund/pensioner-members/
Last updated: 08/01/2026 08:58:33
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Farmers and Landholders
Support for farmers and landholders
Due to unprecedented interest, we are now at capacity for projects aiming to plant in winter 2025/26. This is great news! This winter we will support and fund the creation of more woodland, agroforestry, orchards and hedgerows across Cornwall than ever before. In the meantime, we can offer advice and support to design and cost your project. This includes contacting any relevant stakeho.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/environment/countryside/forest-for-cornwall-programme/i-want-to-plant-trees/farmers-and-landholders/
Last updated: 07/07/2025 09:50:16
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