Cornwall Council has a number of strategies, policies and plans that form a part of our decision making process....The Council Strategy and Business Plan pages link closely with this.Strategies and plansGyllyn Warbarth, Together We Can: The Cornwall PlanThe Cornwall Plan 2020 – 2050 is the strategic vision for Cornwall....It has six aims covering all aspects of living and working in Cornwall:A Creative Carbon Zero EconomySustainable Food, Land and SeasThriving Places with Decent HomesEquality, Education and EntrepreneurshipSafe, Healthy, Resilient CommunitiesA Digital Revolution for Sustainable LivingAs a Council, we have several strategies that support this strategic vision for Cornwall.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/the-council-and-democracy/your-council/key-council-documents/

Last updated: 16/09/2026 11:57:28

Results of Neighbourhood Plan Referendums since 1 April 2021: Torpoint Parish Neighbourhood Plan - 30 October 2025 Redruth Parish Neighbourhood Plan - 16 October 2025 Pelynt Parish Neighbourhood Plan - 2 October 2025 Penzance Neighbourhood Plan Referendum - 31 July 2025 Marhamchurch Parish Neighbourhood Plan Referendum - 3 October 2024 Perranzabuloe Parish Neighbourhood Plan Referendum - 3 October 2024 St Stephen-in-Brannel Parish Neighbourhood Plan Referendum - 3 October 2024 St Hilary Neighbourhood Plan Referendum - 3 September 2024 Carn Brea Neighbourhood Plan Referendum - 1 August 2024 St Newlyn East and Mitchell Neighbourhood Plan Referendum - 20 June 2024 Dobwalls and Trewidland Neighbourhood Plan Referendum - 4 April 2024 Carlyon Neighbourhood Plan Referendum - 18 January 2024 Blisland Neighbourhood Plan Referendum - 24 August 2023 Mabe Neighbourhood Plan Referendum - 10 August 2023 Perranuthnoe Neighbourhood Plan Referendum - 10 August 2023 Truro and Kenwyn Neighbourhood Plan Referendum...- 27 April 2023 Madron Neighbourhood Plan Referendum - 6 April 2023 Morval Neighbourhood Plan Referendum – 24 November 2022  Breage Neighbourhood Plan Referendum – 10 November 2022 Perranarworthal Neighbourhood Plan Referendum – 10 November 2022 St Wenn Neighbourhood Plan Referendum – 8 September 2022 Padstow Neighbourhood Plan Referendum – 28 July 2022 Mylor Neighbourhood Plan Referendum – 23 June 2022 Portreath Neighbourhood Plan Referendum – 23 June 2022 Mawnan Neighbourhood Plan Referendum – 19 May 2022 Looe Neighbourhood Plan Referendum – 12 May 2022 Menheniot Neighbourhood Plan Referendum – 7 April 2022 Saltash Neighbourhood Plan Referendum – 17 March 2022  Camelford Neighbourhood Plan Referendum – 3 March 2022 Calstock Neighbourhood Plan Referendum – 20 January 2022 Linkinhorne Neighbourhood Plan Referendum – 13 January 2022 St Just Neighbourhood Plan Referendum – 13 January 2022 Lanteglos by Fowey Neighbourhood Plan Referendum - 18 November 2021 Porthleven Neighbourhood Plan Referendum...- 18 November 2021 St Austell Bay Neighbourhood Plan Referendum - 16 September 2021 St Sampson Neighbourhood Plan Referendum - 16 September 2021 Tywardreath and Par Neighbourhood Plan Referendum - 16 September 2021 Falmouth Neighbourhood Plan Referendum - 19 August 2021 Penryn Neighbourhood Plan Referendum - 19 August 2021 Budock Neighbourhood Plan Referendum - 19 August 2021 Ludgvan Neighbourhood Plan Referendum - 15 July 2021 St Cleer Neighbourhood Plan Referendum - 15 July 2021 St Clement Neighbourhood Plan Referendum - 15 July 2021 St Endellion Neighbourhood Plan Referendum - 15 July 2021 St Enoder Neighbourhood Plan Referendum - 15 July 2021

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/the-council-and-democracy/elections/elections-and-referendums/neighbourhood-plan-referendum-results/

Last updated: 31/10/2025 09:46:01

This page explains what the Cornwall Local Plan is, what it will cover and the preparation. ...This includes how communities and stakeholders will be involved.What is the Cornwall Local Plan?...The Cornwall Local Plan is a statutory planning document that sets out the long-term planning framework. 

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/cornwall-local-plan-2050/about-the-cornwall-local-plan-plan-making-process/

Last updated: 07/10/2026 07:21:32

On this page you will find links to key strategies, policies and reports relating to Special Educational Needs and / or Disabilities in Cornwall.  ...View our SEN Funding Guide for Parents / Carers Graduated Response Most children and young people with Special Educational Needs and / or Disabilities (SEND) have: their needs met in schools and settings, and will not need an Education Health and Care Plan This process is the Graduated Response, but your child / young person’s SENCO may also refer to it as ‘SEN Support’.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/schools-and-education/special-educational-needs/send-strategies-and-policies/

Last updated: 10/03/2026 13:00:56

The Cornwall Local Plan Submission Policies Map identifies the following boundaries for main towns....Town Centres, Prime Shopping Area Prime Shopping Frontages This Map also shows some of the key environmental designations mentioned in the Cornwall Local Plan....Cornwall Local Plan Policies Map

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/planning-policy/adopted-plans/cornwall-local-plan-maps/

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

Notice of intention to commence preparation of the Cornwall Local PlanThe Town and Country Planning (Local Planning) (England) Regulations 2026, Part 4, Regulation 19Cornwall Council gives notice of its intention to commence preparation of a new local plan, which is to be referred to as the Cornwall Local Plan (CLP).The CLP will cover the administrative boundary of Cornwall (ONS E06000052) as shown on the map.The CLP timetable is available to be viewed at Local Plan TimetableThe Council expects to start the 30-month plan preparation process on 25th January 2027....The CLP will also include strategic policies on minerals and waste.A copy of this notice can be viewed on request at during normal opening hours at:New County Hall,Treyew Road,Truro,TR1 3AYIt can  also be viewed via the following link Notice to Prepare the Cornwall Local Plan.Dated 30th April 2026Louise Wood, Service Director for Planning and Housing (Chief Planning Officer) Cornwall Council

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/cornwall-local-plan-2050/notice-to-prepare-the-cornwall-local-plan/

Last updated: 13/08/2026 14:40:14

Education, Health and Care (EHC) Plan Reviews An EHC Annual Review takes place at least once each year and is normally arranged by your child/young person’s educational setting....The discussion will focus on the following:  Your child/young person’s views and aspirations  Their attainment and progress over time  Their special educational needs and the provision set out in the EHC plan  The suitability of the educational placement (in some cases) Whether there are significant changes required to the EHC plan....These must include a recommendation as to whether the EHC plan should be either:  Maintained with no amendments  Amended due to significant changes  Ceased as an EHC plan is no longer required  These documents must be sent to the Local Authority including all those invited to the EHC review. 

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/schools-and-education/special-educational-needs/education-health-and-care-plans/annual-review-of-an-education-health-and-care-plan/

Last updated: 27/05/2026 12:26:34

Regulation 14 consultation (6 weeks)You must ask for comments from:People who live in the areaPeople who work in the areaLocal businessesLandownersCommunity groupsNeighbouring parish and town councilsStatutory organisations such as:Environment AgencyNatural EnglandHistoric EnglandPlease use our full list of statutory consultees for your consultation:Statutory consulteesYou should publish the draft plan on your parish council or neighbourhood plan website. ...If you want to protect local green spaces through your neighbourhood plan you will need to show why each space is important.Use our local green space appraisal template and gather evidence to support your choices.Local Green Spaces Appraisal templateYou must try to contact landowners when doing this.Environmental checksEnvironmental checks should have been undertaken before submission.Submit your neighbourhood plan (Regulation 15)When your consultation is finished and changes have been made, you can submit your neighbourhood plan to us.You will need to send:Your neighbourhood planA consultation statementA basic conditions statement including consideration of equality impactsEnvironmental reportsEmail addresses for consultees and any people that made comments on the neighbourhood plan so we can contact themSend your documents to:neighbourhoodplanning@cornwall.gov.uk Consultation statementThe consultation statement explains:Who you consultedHow you consulted themWhat comments you receivedHow...those comments helped shape the neighbourhood planWe have a template to help you prepare this document.Consultation statement templateBasic conditions statementThe basic conditions statement explains how your neighbourhood plan:Follows national planning policySupports sustainable developmentFits with Cornwall's planning policiesMeets legal requirementsConsiders how different people and communities may be affected with an equality impact asessmentWe have a template to help you prepare this document.Basic conditions statement templateGovernment guidanceThe Government has produced a range of documents in their neighbourhood planning toolkit to help you prepare your neighbourhood plan.These cover:Creating a neighbourhood planWriting planning policiesAssessing sites for developmentEnvironmental assessmentsReviewing and updating plansWe recommend using these guides alongside our advice.After your neighbourhood plan is submittedWe will check that all the legal requirements have been met.If your

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/neighbourhood-planning/preparing-a-neighbourhood-plan/submit-your-neighbourhood-plan/

Last updated: 13/10/2026 11:14:40

The Cornwall Transport PlanThe Cornwall Transport Plan is our Local Transport Plan. ...The plan was approved at Council on 12 April 2022.The Cornwall Transport Plan is available at the links below:Cornwall Transport Plan to 2030Summary of Cornwall Transport PlanSupporting documentsWe used lots of evidence to produce our transport plan. ...Streets for People Design CodeThis is a framework for how we design streets which are safer and more pleasant for walking, cycling, and using public transport.Streets for People Design CodeBus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP)Cornwall Council has worked with local bus operators to develop a BSIP.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/transport-parking-and-streets/local-transport-plan/

Last updated: 09/10/2026 14:32:08

Cornwall Local Plan TimetableCornwall Council is required to publish a timetable for production of its new Local plan....It must also contain prescribed content under section 15b of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004.Cornwall Council has given notice of its intention to commence preparation of a new local plan, which is to be referred to as the Cornwall Local Plan (CLP).The Local Plan will cover the whole area of Cornwall.The CLP will set out the spatial vision and strategic objectives for the future development of Cornwall....A scoping consultation will be undertaken to inform its detailed content.The CLP will include strategic policies on minerals and waste.The Council does not intend to prepare any supplementary plans at this time.ActivityDateNotice given of intention to commence local plan preparation30 April 2026Scoping consultation starts5 October 2026Scoping consultation ends16 November 2026Gateway 1 self-assessment summary made available25 January 2027Consultation on proposed local plan content and evidence starts10 May 2027Consultation on proposed local plan content and evidence ends21 June 2027Observations and advice sought under Gateway 213 September 2027Consultation on the proposed local plan starts13 March 2028Consultation on the proposed local plan ends24 April 2028Observations and advice sought under Gateway 33 July 2028Plan submission for examination11 November 2028Anticipated date for plan adoption23 June 2029 This timetable satisfies the requirements of Regulations 4 and 5 of the Town and Country

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

Last updated: 30/07/2026 13:51:46