This requirement applies where the tenancy: is an assured or an assured shorthold tenancy started before 1 May 2026 has a partly or fully written agreement Important points to note: the information sheet must be the exact PDF from GOV.UK it must be provided as a paper copy of a PDF attachment to an email sending the weblink is not sufficient failure to comply may result in enforcement action Support for landlords - Cornwall responsible Landlord Scheme (CRLS) Cornwall Council encourages landlords to join the CRLS The scheme: is free to join provides clear updates and practical guidance helps landlords meet the required standards Find out more and join the CRLS How landlords can help with housing in Cornwall Alongside understanding new legal duties, property owners can also play and important role in helping meet the Councils housing needs....If you have a property to let, an empty home, a self- contained annexe or simply would like advice on how to bring your property into longer term use please visit:How property owners can help with housing

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/housing/private-housing/renters-rights-act-2025/renters-rights-act-2025-information-for-landlords/

Last updated: 01/05/2026 09:06:40

Self or custom build housing is housing built or commissioned by individuals or groups of individuals for their own occupation....Policy Context The Cornwall Local Plan policy is clear that self and custom build housing can make a contribution to meeting local housing need....It also states that both market and affordable housing can be developed as self or custom build housing. 

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/planning-policy/adopted-plans/self-and-custom-build/

Last updated: 08/07/2026 19:45:22

Non-dependants moving in or outIf one or more non-dependants live with you, it may affect the amount of housing benefit or council tax support you’re entitled to. ...You will need to tell us:the date they moved in or outthe date that their circumstances changedtheir full nametheir date of birththeir National Insurance Numberthe address they have moved from/totheir income and capital detailsHow is my housing benefit or council tax support affected?...Weekly amounts for housing benefit from April 2026Aged 18 or over and not in paid work (over 16 hours) - Deduction of £19.65 from housing benefit.If the non-dependant is working full time and receives:Gross weekly income Deduction from housing benefit Less than £183.00 £20.40Between £183.00 - £265.99£46.85Between £266.00 - £347.99 £64.35Between £348.00 - £462.99 £105.20Between £463.00 - £576.99 £119.85£577.00 or more £131.45Weekly amounts for Council Tax Support from April 2026Aged 18 or over and not in paid work (over 16 hours) - Deduction of £5.00 from council tax support.If the non-dependant is working full time and receives:Gross weekly income Deduction from council tax support Less than £266.00 £5.20Between £266.00 - £462.99 £10.60Between £463.00 - £576.99 £13.30£577.00 or more £15.95    

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/benefits-and-support/non-dependants/

Last updated: 13/08/2026 11:23:44

Former Council housing was transferred to housing Associations under Housing Stock Transfers....If you want to buy a former Council property, you will need to contact the housing Association for that area....The relevant Housing Associations are: Livewest for the former Penwith area Coastline Housing for the former Kerrier area (properties sold after 22nd March 1998) Ocean Housing for the former Restormel area The Council's Legal department process Applications for a Certificate.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/housing/affordable-housing/buying-an-ex-council-right-to-buy-property/

Last updated: 10/11/2025 16:48:11

Aims vary according to circumstances: achieving planning objectives – eg securing the provision of affordable housing, supporting Development Plan policies lessening the impact of development – eg if a new development would lead to pressure on local schools, contributions could be sought to provide more school places  compensating for loss or damage caused by development – eg offset harm through: substitution replacement or regeneration....Town and Parish councils will be offered the funds directly if; funding allocations are less than £25,000.00, and for improvements on a public space owned or managed by the town or parish council....For questions about the affordable housing requirement only, please contact the Affordable Housing team at affordablehousing@cornwall.gov.uk.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/planning-advice-and-guidance/section-106-planning-obligations/

Last updated: 25/06/2025 14:12:15

Changes to a planning obligation A modified planning obligation to release affordable housing from the restriction If there is a change to the amount of Affordable/Social housing a development is providing, and Social Housing Relief has been granted....The extra open market housing will be chargeable.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/developer-contributions/cil-development-types-and-changes-to-permissions/

Last updated: 27/08/2026 09:05:26

Early homeless prevention service  Nos Da Kernow provides outreach support to people in housing difficulties....We can help you if: 1. you can stay where you are living for the next 56 days or more, and 2. are: insecurely housed but have not yet been given a date you must leave in a tenancy and do not have a notice to leave but are at risk of being issued one worried about an aspect of your housing situation which may lead to losing it sofa surfing living with friends or family on a temporary basis worried about the affordability of your current housing or already in arrears problems with your landlord struggling to maintain your accommodation due to mental or physical health issues going through a relationship breakdown living in unsuitable accommodation If any of these apply to you, please send us a message on the form below....Privacy statement The information you provide on this form will be used to provide you with an answer to your query about housing in Cornwall.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/housing/homeless-or-at-risk/nos-da-kernow/

Last updated: 27/05/2026 12:54:18

GuidelinesCornwall_ASF_Funding_Rates_and_FormulaFCFJ Additional F&F Documentation and Course ListFunding Higher Risk Organisations and subcontractors policyCornwall Council Adult Skills Fund Freedom and Flexibilities Access to HE approved coursesAdult Skills Fund Data Submission Requirements and Funding Claim GuidancePrevious documents for 2025/2026 can be accessed below:Cornwall Council ASF Funding and Performance Management Rules 2025_26Cornwall Council Devolved Area PostcodesCornwall Council ASF Funding Rates and Formula 2025_26Cornwall Council ASF Provider Performance Management Framework 2025_26FCFJ Additional Freedom and Flex DocumentationCornwall Council ASF Audit and Assurance FrameworkCornwall Council ASF and FCFJ Branding GuidelinesCornwall Council Complaints and Investigations Process Cornwall Council ASF Due Diligence Policy Cornwall Council Adults Skills Fund Coding GuidanceCornwall Council Adult Skills Fund Privacy NoticeCornwall Council Adult Skills Fund Subcontracting PolicyCornwall Council ASF and FCFJ Allocations

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/business-trading-and-licences/economic-development/adult-skills-fund/

Last updated: 21/09/2026 08:46:06

It does not include detailed policies or site allocations. 

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/cornwall-local-plan-2050/scoping-and-engagement/

Last updated: 05/10/2026 13:54:33

Introduction  A 3.4km of urban single carriageway to stimulate housing development in the Langarth area of Truro....The project will be funded by central government Housing Infrastructure Funding (HIF)....NAR Benefits  Provide accessibility to 4,000 new homes Enable housing targets to be met by infrastructural improvements Encourage sustainable transport behaviour Help manage traffic flows along the A390 Route Alignment The project consists of 3 sections: The Interim Link  This creates a temporary link for the first phase of the project unlocking housing at Langarth Phases 1 and 2.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/transport-parking-and-streets/roads-highways-and-pavements/major-highway-schemes/northern-access-road/

Last updated: 10/10/2025 10:55:48