Neighbourhood planning process guide notes and templates
The guidance in this section gives advice on how to make a Neighbourhood Plan. It sets out the key stages of the process. It also shows the steps that you need to take to ensure that your Neighbourhood Plan meets the legal requirements. It has useful templates which will help you with some of the key documents that you will need to produce to support your Neighbourhood Plan.
Please use our Preparing a Neighbourhood Plan T.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/neighbourhood-planning/preparing-a-neighbourhood-plan/neighbourhood-plan-ndp-guide-notes-and-templates/
Last updated: 09/12/2024 15:34:45
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Thanks to one and all for planting a million trees for Forest for Cornwall
Cornwall Council is thanking everyone who has contributed to planting the Forest for Cornwall which has now reached a million trees.
Since the community planting programme started five years ago, volunteers, businesses, farmers, community groups, schools, landholders, town and parish councils and many more have all helped put trees in the ground in multiple places across Cornwall.
The Forest for Cornwall now spans a.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/environment-culture-and-planning/thanks-to-one-and-all-for-planting-a-million-trees-for-forest-for-cornwall/
Last updated: 17/07/2024 09:43:48
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Air Source Heat Pumps and Planning
The permitted development right of Class G allows you to install, alter or replace an air source heat pump on a residential property. This is subject to a number of limits and conditions.
Please note: ‘permitted development’ rights may be removed through a planning condition, Article 4 Direction or other restriction.
Limits and Conditions
The air source heat pump can be on a house, bungalow or a block of flats.
You are p.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/planning-advice-and-guidance/air-source-heat-pumps/
Last updated: 21/06/2024 13:19:25
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Statement of Community Involvement
Adopted Statement of Community Involvement
The Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 requires us to prepare a 'Statement of Community Involvement' (SCI).
Planning affects everyone in our community. However, most people only get involved in planning when it directly affects them. The SCI explains how we will involve local communities, businesses and other interested parties when we prepare our planning policies and det.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/planning-policy/statement-of-community-involvement/
Last updated: 21/03/2022 10:46:49
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Newquay Cornwall Airport Local Development Order
The Newquay Cornwall Airport (NCA) Local Development Order (LDO)
The NCA LDO is as a facilitative and enabling tool. It allows the airport to react to business requirements on a level playing field.
Before the Order, operational development needed planning permission regardless of need and size. This was authorised development through Classes F-N. These Classes form part of the following order:
Part 8 of the General Perm.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/local-development-orders/newquay-cornwall-airport-local-development-order/
Last updated: 30/03/2021 15:09:00
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Request a new tree preservation order
Please complete the form below to request a new tree preservation order.
Please read planning privacy notice B which explains how we will store and use the data you submit.
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/planning-applications/make-a-planning-application/request-a-new-tree-preservation-order/
Last updated: 06/06/2022 09:09:06
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Dead and dangerous tree notice form
Please read the Dead And Dangerous Tree Notice Advice Note before submitting the form below.
Please read planning privacy notice B which explains how we will store and use the data you submit.
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/planning-applications/make-a-planning-application/dead-and-dangerous-tree-notice-form/
Last updated: 06/06/2022 09:10:04
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Thank you for contributing to the Forest for Cornwall
Cornwall Council is saying a big thank you to everyone who has helped plant trees for the Forest for Cornwall so far.
With the 2021-22 planting season now complete more than 300,000 trees have been put in the ground in woods, parks, farms, community spaces, schools, streets and gardens across Cornwall since 2019.
Every tree planted counts towards the 8,000-hectare Forest for Cornwall – equivalent to up to 15,000 footbal.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/environment-culture-and-planning/thank-you-for-contributing-to-the-forest-for-cornwall/
Last updated: 05/07/2022 10:20:22
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Open space strategy and standards
What do we mean by open space?
Open space is land that is regularly available for recreational or sporting use by the community. This includes:
beaches
woodland and wetlands
school playing fields
private sports clubs
allotments and graveyards
parks and gardens
amenity land
Open spaces are valued community assets. They help to improve public health, well-being and quality of life. They also bring regeneration benefits to.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/parks-leisure-and-culture/parks-and-open-spaces/open-space-strategy-and-standards/
Last updated: 15/07/2025 15:04:30
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Works to Dead, Dying or Dangerous Trees and Tree Work Exceptions
Not all work to be carried out on protected trees is required to follow the normal procedures. This can be for either a Tree Preservation Order or in Conservation Areas.
The most common exceptions are:
the cutting down of dead or dangeroustrees
the removal of dead or dangerous branches of otherwise healthy or safe trees
For more information about exceptions please read these documents:
The Council'sdead and dangerous t.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/planning-advice-and-guidance/works-to-dead-dying-or-dangerous-trees-and-tree-work-exceptions/
Last updated: 28/10/2025 13:10:17
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