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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Cornish Language Office
Cornwall Council leads the Cornish language programme. It has also established the Cornish Language Office. The Cornish Language Lead is responsible for:
Increasing the use of Cornish in the work of the Council
Giving advice to organisations who want to use Cornish
Coordinating projects in the community
The Cornish Language Team
Jowdy Davey, Cornish Language Lead
Sam Rogerson, Support Officer
Kevren
You can receive a .....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/parks-leisure-and-culture/the-cornish-language/cornish-language-programme/cornish-language-office/
Last updated: 09/05/2024 13:43:06
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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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What is Forest for Cornwall?
Forest for Cornwall aims to support everyone to plant trees across Cornwall. This includes everything from planting a whole woodland to:
Individual trees in gardens
hedgerows
street trees
parks
trees on farms
and orchards
You can now watch all of our videos on ourYouTube Playlist. Find out more about the projects we have helped to get trees in the ground and how we can support you
Every tree planted will contribute to:.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/environment/countryside/forest-for-cornwall-programme/what-is-forest-for-cornwall/
Last updated: 16/06/2025 12:42:26
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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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Common enforcement enquiries - homes and gardens
Gardens, trees and boundaries
Caravan in the garden
A caravan was put in a garden of a residential property. It was used by the teenage son as a place to sit with his friends and listen to music.
Planning permission was not required because the caravan was not a building and was being used for purposes incidental to the main dwelling.
Garden fencing
A report was made about a fence erected on the boundary of the garden bet.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/planning-enforcement/common-enforcement-enquiries-homes-and-gardens/
Last updated: 30/01/2025 09:40:50
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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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Lawful development certificates
To be certain that:
the existing use of a building is lawful for planning purposes or
that your proposal does not require planning permission
you can apply for a "Lawful Development Certificate" (LDC).
Apply for a "Lawful Development Certificate" (LDC)
It is not compulsory to have a Lawful Development Certificate but there may be times when you need one to confirm that the use, operation or activity named in it is lawfu.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/planning-advice-and-guidance/lawful-development-certificates/
Last updated: 27/02/2024 15:39:45
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Forest for Cornwall
The team at Forest for Cornwall supports the residents, businesses and communities of Cornwall to plant woodlands, orchards, hedgerows, parks and gardens. We are all helping to tackle the climate and ecological emergencies by planting the right trees, in the right place for the right purpose.
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/environment/countryside/forest-for-cornwall-programme/
Last updated: 17/07/2024 14:25:37
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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 & wetlands, school playing fields, private sports clubs, allotments and graveyards, as well as parks & gardens and amenity land.
Open spaces are valued community assets. They help to improve public health, well-being and quality of life. They also bring r.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/parks-leisure-and-culture/parks-and-open-spaces/open-space-strategy-and-standards/
Last updated: 23/05/2025 09:36:21
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