Benefits for people and places
The Benefits
Trees make up a vital part of our landscape, our local parks and green spaces, streets, gardens and playgrounds. They also contribute to our sense of place and home. Think about the 'Nearly Home' trees on the Cornish border and the emotions these bring.
Forest for Cornwall projects will always take into consideration:
wildlife habitats
heritage
landscape character
land use
This means that we will continue t.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/environment/countryside/forest-for-cornwall-programme/why-plant-a-tree/benefits-for-people-and-places/
Last updated: 23/04/2024 13:39:45
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CIL measurements
CIL refers to the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) code for measuring gross internal floor area. Planning applications ask for gross external measurements. The main differences are set out below.
CC Planning fee floor space definition (Gross External Area)
areas occupied by internal walls and partitions
columns, piers, chimney breasts, stairwells and the like
lift rooms; plant rooms; tank rooms; fuel stores
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https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/developer-contributions/cil-measurements/
Last updated: 25/06/2021 09:20:35
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Farmers helping create more woodland across Cornwall
Farmers are planting thousands of trees on their land alongside crops and livestock as part of a government-funded project to create more woodlands and tree cover across Cornwall.
Cornwall Council’s Forest for Cornwall team is supporting a series of agroforestry pilot projects with funding from the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs’ Woodland Creation Partnership Fund.
Agroforestry involves tree-planting .....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/environment-culture-and-planning/farmers-helping-create-more-woodland-across-cornwall/
Last updated: 21/03/2024 11:07:29
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Cornish Language Office
Cornwall Council leads the Cornish language programme. It has also established the Cornish Language Office. The Cornish Language Lead is responsible for:
Increasing the use of Cornish in the work of the Council
Giving advice to organisations who want to use Cornish
Coordinating projects in the community
The Cornish Language Team
Jowdy Davey, Cornish Language Lead
Sam Rogerson, Support Officer
Kevren
You can receive a .....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/parks-leisure-and-culture/the-cornish-language/cornish-language-programme/cornish-language-office/
Last updated: 19/11/2025 14:03:49
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Affordable Housing s106 Head of Terms
The Affordable Housing Heads of Terms document is provided for applicants to complete and identify the proposed affordable housing contribution. The document should be completed and added to planning applications where there is either an onsite or offsite affordable housing contribution proposed. There are three sections;
Complete Section one where plot numbers are known for
Full
Reserved Matters
or Outline planning app.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/housing/affordable-housing/information-for-developers/affordable-housing-s106-head-of-terms/
Last updated: 18/07/2022 09:03:12
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List of accredited agents
List of agents who have proven to the Council they can submit accurate applications.
For further information about the Accredited Agent Scheme, please visit the Accredited agents scheme page.
HouseholderAccreditedAgent
Contact details
A J Design
Tel: (01579) 370567 or07767 373755
Email: andy.ajdesign@btinternet.com
Website: www.ajdesignonline.co.uk
Address: 16 Treburley Close, Treburley, Launceston, PL15 9PG
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https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/fees-and-additional-services/list-of-accredited-agents/
Last updated: 05/09/2025 08:53:17
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Camborne and Redruth Framework and Implementation Plans
These plans set out details about the future development of a brownfield site at Tuckingmill.
They include proposals for:
new road infrastructure
green infrastructure
a new and extended residential community with local facilities.
The adopted documents will help the Council determine planning applications in the area.
The Tuckingmill Framework
Due to the file size the appendix has been split into more manageable section.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/planning-policy/camborne-and-redruth-framework-and-implementation-plans/
Last updated: 15/07/2025 13:47:43
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Escape plan
Make your plan. Get out alive.
Fitting smoke alarms is the first crucial step to protecting yourself from fire. But what would you do if one went off during the night?
This section will help you make a plan ready for an emergency.
The escape video will help you and your family be safer by planning an emergency escape route should you or your family experience a fire in your home.
Plan an escape route and make sure .....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/fire-and-rescue-service/keeping-safe/fire-safety/fire-safety-at-home/escape-plan/
Last updated: 19/04/2021 13:42:06
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Guidance for small community events info
Even small community public events like
fetes,
craft fairs
and car boot sales
require planning and preparation to make sure they are safe and enjoyable.As a general rule, if your event will have less than 500 visitors, it’s a small or community event.
If it will have 500 or more visitors, it’s a large event and will need extra planningand preparation.
See our guidance for large events for detailsPlanning your event
When.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/business-trading-and-licences/organising-an-event/guidance-for-small-community-events/
Last updated: 25/07/2023 12:36:04
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Understanding and changing your section 106 agreement
A section 106 is a legal document which forms part of the planning permission for your home.
How does the Section 106 affect me?
Your s106 agreement will usually specify who would qualify to occupy the home, and at what price it can be sold for.
When you are thinking of selling your home, it’s important that you check the requirements in your s106 agreement.
Price of the property
Your s106 agreement will explain how the r.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/housing/affordable-housing/understanding-your-section-106-agreement/
Last updated: 01/05/2025 12:31:30
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