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: 20/07/2026 11:15:41
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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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Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL)
Please visit the CIL Fund page for details of the next CIL funding round.
The Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) Charging Schedule came into effect in Cornwall on 1 January 2019. This means that any development granted permission after this date may be liable to pay the levy.
CIL allows local authorities to raise funds from new building projects undertaken in their area. It is governed by the CIL Regulations 2010 (as ame.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/developer-contributions/community-infrastructure-levy-cil/
Last updated: 31/03/2026 09:06:06
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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, TorpointNewlyn Downs Explosives Depot, Fiddlers GreenThe Regulations require operators of where dangerous substances are present, to take measures. These measures are necessary to prevent and mitigate the effects of major accidents.The Health and S.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/people-and-communities/emergency-management/control-of-major-accident-hazards-comah/
Last updated: 10/08/2026 13:59:52
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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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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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Organising an event
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/business-trading-and-licences/organising-an-event/
Last updated: 04/10/2022 08:16:25
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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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Trees in Development
National and local policy for trees
We have set out how national policy cascades to local policy in this section. Please note:
this is not a comprehensive list
policies may change from time to time
National policy
The National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) recognises the importance of trees for placemaking and the climate. Key points in NPPF paragraph 131 are:
new streets should be tree-lined
incorporate trees else.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/planning-advice-and-guidance/trees-in-development/
Last updated: 31/05/2023 15:32:33
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