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European Sites Mitigation - Penhale From 12 December 2025, the Council will no longer require mitigation measures to be proposed or payment made for Penhale Dunes Special Area of Conservation (SAC) except where the proposal is: for more than 500 homes, and within 2.5 km of the site. Contributions secured to date are still necessary. Please note: Joint Fal/Helford SAC and Penhale Dunes SAC forms should no longer be used.....

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

Last updated: 16/12/2025 13:48:06

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

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

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

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: 24/02/2025 10:05:46

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

Replacement dwellings in the Countryside We published a new Chief Planning Officer's Advice Note on Barn Conversions and Replacement dwellings in the Countryside in February 2023. It replacedthe previous guidance note on replacement dwellings in the countryside. You can find all our Chief Planning Officer Notes on our Planning Policy Guidance webpage. Permitted development rights in respect of agricultural buildings Conve.....

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

Last updated: 22/05/2025 09:05:30

Introduction and overview 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. This includes dealing with breaches of planning control that may cause harm to: the local built environment the natural environment or  the amenities of neighbours. Planning enforcement action is di.....

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

Last updated: 15/08/2023 13:44:05