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Find out about planning applications, how to make them, how to comment or view current applications using the online planning register

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Revisions and amendments to planning applications

Policy on accepting amendments to planning applications The Council will exercise its discretion whether to request or accept amendments to a planning application under consideration. Upon receipt of an application, we expect it to be: supported by relevant information and in a condition to be fully assessed and determined as submitted. On that basis our normal position is not to seek or accept amendments after validati.....

Last updated: 03/02/2025 15:30:41


Planning Privacy Notice A for Discretionary Services

Who will control my data? The Data Controller for all the information you provide on this form is Cornwall Council, New County Hall, Treyew Road, Truro TR1 3AY.  Data Protection Registration Number: Z1745294 There’s something I don’t understand If you need help understanding anything contained in this notice, please contact the Economic Growth and Development Freedom of Information Team by emailing egdfoi@cornwall.gov.uk .....

Last updated: 08/12/2021 14:33:21


Planning advice and guidance

We provide both formal guidance documents and informal help and advice.  You can use these links to find the type of guidance you need.  Links will either take you to the topic web area or a page with an A-Z of that type of guidance available. We also provide specific advice pages for Planning Agents and Local Councils

Last updated: 18/10/2023 07:11:58


Covid-19 impact on planning processes

The Planning Service has brought forward new ways of working so our staff can work remotely.  You can find information on how we work on our service specific webpages.   Please use our website search function to look for your topic. 

Last updated: 29/12/2021 15:11:52


Planning application descriptions

Planning application descriptions should be: accurate, clear, and precise. Applicants can include more detailed information within the supporting documents. Why is the description important? The description is used by the council to notify neighbours and consultees. The purpose of the description is to explain what is being applied for with sufficient clarity. This is so that a person who is not familiar with the site c.....

Last updated: 03/02/2025 14:07:43


Planning Policy Guidance

This page contains guidance on Cornwall wide planning policy guidance. Climate Emergency DPD Guidance The 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 DPD CEDPD Policy AL1 Regenerative and Low Impact Development CEDPD Policy SEC1 .....

Last updated: 03/04/2025 10:55:52


Information for planning consultees

We consult individuals and organisations on planning applications.  Find out about: the online planning register how to respond what happens after we receive your comments.  Consultee Access This is a tool which enables you to: receive consultations view planning applications comment on applications (comments upload and you can view them online straight away) receive notification of decisions. We encourage town and pa.....

Last updated: 06/07/2021 13:27:01


What's new in planning

Land Use Framework briefing note The Government recently consulted on a proposed Land Use Framework. The Framework will be published later in 2025 and will include: principles that Government will apply to policy land use implications a description of how policy will develop and adapt to support land use change a release of land use data and analysis and development of tools to support land managers in practice. The Co.....

Last updated: 02/05/2025 08:08:33


Planning enforcement legislation and policies

Government legislation Town and Country Planning Act 1990 The Planning and Compensation Act 1991 The Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 The Localism Act 2011 The Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (England) Order 2015 Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 The Town and Country Planning (Use.....

Last updated: 30/04/2024 09:54:30


Planning enforcement

In this section The planning enforcement service can investigate and act if something is built that needs but does not have planning permission. We can also investigate if a development has not followed the plans that were agreed upon when permission was given.

Last updated: 15/08/2023 14:07:53


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