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Neighbourhood Planning

A Neighbourhood Plan is a document that sets out local planning policies for a parish or town. It forms part of the local development plan. The policies in the Neighbourhood Plan are used to help decide whether to approve planning applications for new buildings or changes to existing buildings or infrastructure. It is developed by the parish or town council, in collaboration with the community, and supported by Cornwall C.....

Last updated: 23/10/2025 15:54:58


Contact the Planning Service

View and comment on planning applications To help us answer your enquiry as quickly as possible, please select the relevant link below: Building control Dangerous structures House numbering and naming Listed building Local land charges Planning Private sector housing Street naming and numbering  Planning enforcement Please do not use these forms to report breaches of planning to the enforcement team. Details of how to r.....

Last updated: 09/06/2026 13:32:48


Information for planning applicants

It is likely that you will need planning permission if you want to: build something new make a major change or change the use of a building On this page find out about: what you need to do before making a planning application; the planning process and what happens after Before making a planning application Before making a planning application, applicants may want to consider the following: Do I need planning consent .....

Last updated: 23/01/2025 09:26:13


Planning Privacy Notice B for Planning Applicants (all application types)

Who will control my data? The Data Controller for all the information you provide on this form is Cornwall Council, New County Hall, Treyew Road, Truro TR1 3AY. Data Protection Registration Number: Z1745294 There’s something I don’t understand If you need help understanding anything contained in this notice, please contact the Economic Growth and Development Freedom of Information Team by emailing egdfoi@cornwall.gov.uk o.....

Last updated: 01/08/2025 11:41:06


Planning news

You can view the latest planning newsletters on this page including:Planning News for Local Councils and AgentsNeighbourhood Planning newsletterThese are now both published quarterly. If you wish to view previous editions, please email us at positiveplanning@cornwall.gov.ukIf you:would like to receive an alert of when the latest newsletter is publishedare having any problems viewing the newsletters or linksplease email th.....

Last updated: 03/08/2026 09:04:07


How planning applications are decided

How your application is determined Cornwall Council uses a scheme of delegation. This document states the range of decisions that designated (named) planning officers can make on behalf of the Council. It gives officers the permission to use delegated powers. This means most applications do not need to be referred to a Planning Committee. The planning case officer: considers the application and sets out recommendations a.....

Last updated: 11/03/2025 11:22:31


Planning applications

In this section Pre-application advice, planning forms, submitting your planning application, planning fees and how to pay them.

Last updated: 12/02/2026 15:39:57


Revisions and amendments to planning applications

Policy on accepting amendments to planning applications The Council will exercise its discretion whether to request or accept amendments to a planning application under consideration. Upon receipt of an application, we expect it to be: supported by relevant information and in a condition to be fully assessed and determined as submitted. On that basis our normal position is not to seek or accept amendments after validati.....

Last updated: 09/03/2026 10:47:42


Planning advice and guidance

We provide both formal guidance documents and informal help and advice. You can use these links to find the type of guidance you need. Links will either take you to the topic web area or a page with an A-Z of that type of guidance available. We also provide specific advice pages for Planning Agentsand Local Councils

Last updated: 16/04/2026 10:45:13


Planning policy

Our Local Plan guides how places develop and change. It helps ensure that new development supports sustainable places and the environment. It delivers the homes, jobs and infrastructure our area needs. We check evidence and prepare planning policies and allocations. These shape future growth and determine planning applications.Use the tiles to find information about our planning policy work. You can see our Local Plan, ev.....

Last updated: 30/07/2026 15:50:50


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