Page about internal homelessness decision reviews

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/housing/what-to-expect-when-you-ask-for-homeless-assistance/homelessness-decision-reviews/

Last updated: 30/10/2023 09:40:25

The adopted Cornwall Local Plan provides policies for housing.   ...The Housing Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) adopted February 2020 sets out the assumptions for both the discount required where homes are to be offered for discounted market sale (Appendix 1) and for calculating the off-site contribution tariff (Appendix 2)....The Housing SPD explains that the variables involved will change over time and will need to be refreshed periodically.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/planning-policy/adopted-plans/housing-supplementary-planning-document-spd/

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

Extra Care (also known as assisted living) offers housing for people who are generally aged 55 and over....You may qualify for housing benefit which can cover all or part of the rent and service charge. ...Extra Care Housing Schemes in Cornwall There are currently two Extra Care Schemes in Cornwall:  Miners Court, Redruth Coastline Housing Passmore Edwards, Liskeard Aster Group Hear from our Extra Care Housing residents      Alternatives to Extra Care Housing If you think you need extra support to manage at home, or you will do soon, then there are alternatives to Extra Care housing.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/health-and-social-care/adult-social-care/extra-care-housing/

Last updated: 26/08/2026 14:46:58

Housing payments are for people who are receiving Universal Credit (housing cost element) or housing benefit payments that are less than their rent payments and need help to cover the shortfall. ...There is a limited amount of money available for housing payments. ...For the first stage you will need to complete the 'Housing Payment application'. 

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/benefits-and-support/housing-benefit/housing-payments/

Last updated: 21/05/2026 12:41:28

The national Armed Forces Covenant sets the following goals for Housing: Members of the Armed Forces community should have the same access to social housing and housing schemes as other citizens....View the housing pages The Homechoice Scheme explains how we deal with applications to join the Council's housing register....The following advice and schemes are available from the Ministry of Defence: The Joint Service Housing Advice Office provides on civilian housing options.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/people-and-communities/support-for-hm-armed-forces-personnel-veterans-and-their-families/housing-information-for-hm-service-personnel-veterans-and-their-families/

Last updated: 31/07/2025 12:39:33

These homes are funded and managed within a housing revenue account (HRA)....Cornwall Housing Ltd are an Arm's Length Management Organisation (ALMO)....On behalf of Cornwall Council, they provide housing management services such as: rent collection tenant support, and repairs and maintenance.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/housing/affordable-housing/housing-revenue-account/

Last updated: 13/05/2026 08:19:39

Cornwall Housing Limited (CHL) is a company limited by guarantee....The Council sets the yearly budget for the Housing Revenue Account (HRA)....Cornwall Housing Business Plan Cornwall Housing Business Plan 2026 to 2030 Further information For more information about Cornwall Housing Ltd and its Board Members please visit www.cornwallhousing.org.uk. 

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/the-council-and-democracy/shareholder/cornwall-housing-ltd/

Last updated: 23/04/2026 13:44:47

The Discretionary Housing Payments have now come to an end and have been replaced by Housing Payment....Housing payment is for people who are receiving Universal Credit (housing cost element) or housing benefit payments that are less than their rent payments and need help to cover the shortfall....There is a limited amount of money available for housing payment.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/benefits-and-support/housing-benefit/housing-payment/

Last updated: 01/04/2026 06:49:06

Section 106 AgreementsWhen planning applications involves affordable housing, applicants must enter into a Section 106 Agreement.The purpose of this agreement is to ensure that the affordable housing is of a high quality, and that:the homes go to local people most in need of affordable housing, andthe rents or prices are affordable, and remain so in the futureHomes for All Guidance Note gives advice for affordable housing.We advise that you speak to us before you make any planning applications....You will need to submit draft Heads of Terms (this is not in the form of a legal document) as part of the application process.The Affordable Housing Team can tell you the options available....We can also give informal advice about affordable housing proposals.Section 106 agreement templateThe Section 106 agreement template is an indication of the Deed that the Council’s solicitor will prepare.Besides affordable housing, we may also seek other contributions such as education, open space and highways.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/housing/affordable-housing/affordable-housing-policy/

Last updated: 05/10/2026 12:22:33

Advice and information on all housing not owned by the Council including private rented and owner occupied properties. ...Through our work we hope to ensure that all housing within the private sector is in a good state of repair, is decent, and is safe for the occupants to live in. 

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/housing/private-housing/

Last updated: 19/12/2025 10:03:54