Instead, strengthened existing planning policy would manage SuDS....They should align with the National Planning Policy Framework and Planning Practice Guidance....Cornwall Council has created an advice note on the new guidance.National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) (2026)The National Planning Policy Framework sets out the government’s policies for:Plan-makingMaking decisions on development proposals in EnglandHow this is to be applied.NPPF 2026 – Flood Risk, SuDS and Coastal Change Guidance for Cornwall

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/environment/countryside/flood-risk/suds-national-legislation-and-policy/

Last updated: 23/09/2026 09:22:11

Changes to National planning policiesThe Government published a new National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) on 17 August 2026. ...The new rules started on the same day so they must now be used when making planning decisions.The new NPPF has two sets of planning policies:One set helps councils to write new local plansThe other set is used when deciding planning applicationsMost of the new rules are similar to the old ones but there are some important changes.  ...If a local plan or neighbourhood plan policy does not fit with the new national policies it may carry less weight when decisions are made.We have checked our local plan policies to see how well they match the new NPPF.We have updated our advice in the Interim Planning Position Policy Statement. 

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/planning-policy/interim-policy-position-statement/

Last updated: 12/10/2026 11:15:56

Mobilisation policy We are adapting our mobilising criteria to Automatic Fire Alarm calls....Alarm Receiving Centres (ARC) If your alarm notifies an alarm receiving centre, you should inform them of the changes to our mobilisation policy....You may want to have a delay with the ARC to allow time to investigate.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/fire-and-rescue-service/business-fire-safety/unwanted-fire-signal-policy/

Last updated: 24/04/2025 11:46:02

Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, Part III Revised Policy Statement Issued: January 2024 Statement of Priorities for Processing Applications for Definitive Map Modification Orders In accordance with the recommendations of the Secretary of State, Cornwall Council publishes this statement setting out its priorities for bringing and keeping the Definitive Map of Public Rights of Way up to date. ...Cornwall Council will consider applications for Definitive Map Modification Orders (DMMOs) and proposals for modification of the Definitive Map and Statement according to the following criteria: Subject to exceptional circumstances, Cornwall Council will determine applications and proposals to modify the Definitive Map and Statement whether made under Schedule 14 or 15 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 in accordance with its Priority Policy. ...Priority will be given to applications where the effect of the path is: to enhance the safety of the user by providing off road connections to centres of work and schools including links to the school transport network; and to provide links with existing public rights of way, enhancing the path network or offering onward connections to nearby communities; and to maximise sustainable transport links; and to promote and encourage healthy active lifestyles by forming part of a longer recreational route; and to improve access to nature, including green and blue spaces and public interest points for both local communities and visitors; and to potentially offer a more accessible route to users; and has a time sensitive element.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/environment/countryside/definitive-map-and-statement/modification-orders-revised-policy-statement/

Last updated: 12/01/2024 14:04:11

They will tell you how to pay them....Alternatively you can pay using our online payment system....This will not affect how much you currently pay. 

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/health-and-social-care/adult-social-care/paying-for-adult-social-care/how-to-pay-your-financial-contribution/

Last updated: 18/11/2025 16:04:24

These policies are available for free and published on the Council's website: Planning Policy Hard copy documents As well as online we can also offer the following documents as hard copy: All fees are inclusive of VAT Cornwall Local Plan 2016 (includes Strategic Policies and Community Networks - £10 Cornwall Allocations DPD 2019 - £20 Cornwall Allocations DPD supporting documents 2018 - £10 each Cornwall Minerals Safeguarding DPD 2017 - £20 Cornwall Mineral Resource Assessment 2017 - £10 Minerals Safeguarding DPD Sustainability Appraisal 2017 - £10 Minerals Safeguarding DPD Habitat Regulations Assessment Screening Report 2017 - £5 How to request a document If you require any of the above documents, please email planning@cornwall.gov.uk. 

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/fees-and-additional-services/planning-planning-policy-documents-fees/

Last updated: 24/02/2025 11:10:32

Pay by direct debitThe great majority of people in Cornwall pay their tax on time....If you prefer never having to worry about making or missing payments, you can join 205,000 (78%) others and pay automatically by direct debit.All the normal direct debit safeguards and guarantees apply when you set up an instruction online.No changes in the;amountdateor frequency of a paymentcan be made without notifying you at least 10 working days in advance of your account being debited.In the event of any error, you are entitled to an immediate refund from your Bank or Building Society.You have the right to cancel a direct debit instruction at any time simply by writing to your Bank or Building Society, and sending a copy of the letter to us.Amend a direct debitYou can change your existing direct debit details by using the pay by direct debit form....We will check your number, if it is not correct, you will need to check it and try again.It's important to use your correct council tax account number to avoid delays in payments reaching your account.Step by step guideSelect Council TaxEnter your 9-digit account numberEnter your:first namelast nameemail addressEnter the amount you want to payContinue to Payit™ and sign in to your bankCheck the details and confirm your paymentSummaryEnter your Council Tax account numberAdd your details and amountPay securely using your bankReceive email confirmationPayit™ - Make a PaymentPay by cardTo pay using your credit or debit card, you will need your debit or credit card 16-digit card number.Use the link below to enter your payment card detailsEnter the amount to pay and your council tax account number.Your council tax account number can be found on your council tax bill and is a 9-digit number starting with a 3.Make a payment by cardPlease note - Once you have received your confirmation that your

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-tax/your-council-tax-bill/how-to-pay-your-council-tax/

Last updated: 01/09/2026 13:12:07

If you fail to provide information you are required to give us you may, amongst other things, be liable to a fine, or we may not be able to provide the service you are applying for, such as a marriage or a civil partnership. ...A copy of the information collected by a registration officer will also be sent to the Registrar General for England and Wales so that a central record of all registrations can be maintained.Registration information held at this office may be shared with other organisations in the course of carrying out our functions, or to enable others to perform theirs.A copy of any register entry will be provided by this office in accordance with the law to any applicant, provided they supply enough information to identify the entry concerned and pay the appropriate fee....The copy may only be issued in the form of a paper certified copy (a “certificate”).Indexes for events registered at this office are publicly available in order to help members of the public identify the registration record they might need.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/the-council-and-democracy/website-help-and-information/privacy-policy/registration-privacy-policy/

Last updated: 18/08/2026 11:46:36

This page contains guidance on Cornwall wide planning policy guidance.Climate Emergency DPD GuidanceThe CEDPD adds to the Cornwall Local plan's Strategic Policies....It is part of a positive and flexible planning policy framework for Cornwall up to 2030....Guidance on how to apply the policies is set out below:Policy Guidance Climate Emergency DPDCEDPD Policy  AL1 Regenerative and Low Impact Development CEDPD Policy SEC1 2b - Transition ArrangementsCEDPD Policy SEC1 2b- Renewable-Energy-off-setting framework CEDPD Policy SEC1 2b – S111 Renewable Energy Offsetting Form (payments to be agreed with Cornwall Council in advance)CEDPD Policy SEC1 - Energy Summary Tools Update October 2023CEDPD Policy SEC1 – Energy Summary Tool PHPP v2.1CEDPD Policy SEC1 – Energy Summary Tool SAP v2.2Example SAP Report showing which data to useVersion 2 SAP Adjustment MethodologyCEDPD Policy G2 - Biodiversity Net Gain Guiding the Planning ProcessCEDPD Policy G3 - Canopy Policy in the Planning Process CEDPD Policy G3 - Canopy Policy in the Planning Process (Video Guidance)CEDPD Policy G3 - Canopy Calculator User Guide CEDPD Policy G3 - Canopy Calculator User Guide (Video Guidance)CEDPD Policy G3 - Cornwall Canopy Calculator V3.1 (Excel File Download)CEDPD Policy

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

Last updated: 23/09/2026 11:25:14

Use the tiles to find information about our planning policy work.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/planning-policy/

Last updated: 16/09/2026 15:55:44