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National Planning changes The Government published a draft new National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) on 16 December 2025. This sets out revised guidance and decision-making policies for planning across England. The changes are subject to a current consultation ending on 10 March. The Council's Policy team have written a briefing note to provide a brief summary of the key changes and to help individuals make their own.....

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/whats-new-in-planning/

Last updated: 22/12/2025 12:25:56

Planning essentials training for Local Councils 2025 National, Local and Neighbourhood Planning Policy - 12 June 2025 (Recording available) Chat questions and links Development Management and Getting Involved - 19 June 2025 Create a saved search in the Online Planning Register, Chat questions and links Enforcement and Compliance, and Planning Appeals - 10 July 2025 (Enforcement recording available) Chat questions and lin.....

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/local-councils/local-council-planning-conferences/

Last updated: 14/01/2026 13:04:09

We carefully monitor all Legal Agreements in a transparent manner. We ensure that: contributions are spent on their intended purpose and the associated development contributes to the sustainability of the area. Where we have closely monitored schemes, we have secured the community contributions expected from the development. Additionally the transaction stages become easier when it's confirmed that the obligations have .....

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

Last updated: 08/01/2026 10:53:42

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.

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

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

Feedback scenarios Before making a formal complaint about the Planning Service check out the following common feedback scenarios to see if this answers your complaint. Complaining about a current planning application If you are unhappy with how your planning application was handled, you can use the online complaint form. Our feedback team will aim to respond to you within 10 working days. Use our online complaint form If.....

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/planning-advice-and-guidance/common-planning-complaints/

Last updated: 21/05/2024 09:23:36

The Planning Enforcement team have a standard process they will follow when an alleged breach is reported. There are three stages in the process where we may decide to close a case. We will only follow all the steps if a formal enforcement notice is issued. Step 1 - Report made The best way to report a matter to us is to complete our online form. Completing the form will help you to provide the information we need. You s.....

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/planning-enforcement/planning-enforcement-investigation-process/

Last updated: 15/08/2023 11:36:49

Cornwall Council’s Planning Enforcement Plan sets out our procedures for dealing with alleged breaches of planning control. It explains how the Council best uses its planning enforcement resources. Is planning enforcement the right tool to use Local Authorities have a range of enforcement powers that extend beyond planning. Other agencies also have a range of enforcement powers. We will focus on outcomes and to find the b.....

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/planning-enforcement/planning-enforcement-plan/what-is-planning-enforcement/

Last updated: 15/08/2023 11:37:16

The planning system contributes to and enhances the natural and local environment. This is done by preventing new and existing development from contributing to, being put at unacceptable risk from, or being adversely affected by unacceptable levels of: soil pollution air pollution water pollution noise pollution. The planning applicant is required to prove within the application documentation, that any adverse effects a.....

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/environment/environmental-protection/environmental-protection-information-for-planning-applicants/

Last updated: 30/07/2025 11:19:24

Publicising planning applications - what you can expect The Law requires all Local Planning Authorities to publicise planning applications. This is set out in the Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure)(England)Order 2015. This can include: advertisement in a local newspaper; site notice notifying any adjoining owner or occupier Not all of the above are required for every application. We will ensur.....

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/planning-advice-and-guidance/notification-and-publicity-of-planning-and-related-applications/

Last updated: 17/05/2024 12:00:27

There are often conditions attached to planning permissions that need further details to be submitted and approved by the council at certain stages of the development. This additional information must be submitted to us for formal agreement - known as 'discharge of conditions.' When planning permission is granted subject to conditions, it's the responsibility of: the applicant, or any subsequent developer to make sure t.....

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/planning-advice-and-guidance/discharging-planning-conditions/

Last updated: 30/12/2025 10:07:32