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Changes to Electric Vehicle charging permitted development rightsNew planning rules take effect on 21 October 2026....They introduce permitted development rights for electric vehicle (EV) charging without a traditional driveway:Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) (Amendment) (No.2) Order 2026You can find more information on the new Class F on our EV charging webpage.Cornwall Local Plan 2050 consultationWe are carrying out a scoping consultation to understand the issues, opportunities and priorities that matter most to Cornwall's communities.  ...You can get involved and find out more at: Cornwall Local Plan - scoping consultationPlanning fee changes - 8 December 2026Government have confirmed planning fee changes which will come into effect on 8 December 2026.The amendments can be viewed here:Fees for Applications, Deemed Applications, Requests and Site Visits (England) (Amendment and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2026New homeowner's guidance document launchedCornwall Council have worked with Building Control Communications and the Planning Portal to produce a homeowners guide to the planning process.A homeowner's guide to the planning processThe guide covers a range of topics, including:Do I need planning permissionSubmitting the right application and what you need to doWhere to get expert adviceHow decisions are madeGuidance on common projectsAnd much more.Planning News publishedWe have published our Autumn quarterly planning newsletters. 

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

Last updated: 03/11/2026 08:24:28

Cornwall Council’s Planning Enforcement Plan sets out our procedures for dealing with alleged breaches of planning control....Is planning enforcement the right tool to use Local Authorities have a range of enforcement powers that extend beyond planning....What is planning enforcement Planning enforcement is a regime to manage inappropriate development that causes planning harm.

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

Last updated: 15/08/2023 10:37:16

If you live in Cornwall you may be interested in:planning applications in your areahow to view and comment on planning applicationshow to make a planning applicationhow to report unauthorised works Planning applications in your areaOur Online planning register page includes instructions on how to:viewcomment, and track planning applications.You can also set up notifications for your area, direct to your email inbox.Online planning register Applying for planning permissionYou may be considering works to your property or trees and want to understand:when permission is requiredwhat the planning process ishow to apply for planning permissionwhat you need to provide to apply for permission.These links can help:Do I need planning permission?...Permitted developmentMake a planning applicationPlanning feesApplication processAdvice and guidanceReport unauthorised worksYou may be concerned that works are being carried out without permission....These pages will help you identify if works have been authorised and if not, how to report it:Report an alleged breach of planning controlIdentify protected trees and report unauthorised worksGeneral planning guidanceFor general advice about the planning process:Planning permission - A homeowner's guide to the planning processHow planning applications are decidedPlanning policyDay in the life of a planning application online tool

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/planning-advice-and-guidance/planning-information-for-residents-of-cornwall/

Last updated: 20/10/2026 12:17:14

In this section The planning enforcement service can investigate and act if something is built that needs but does not have planning permission.

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

Last updated: 15/10/2026 11:56:03

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....Planning enforcement action is discretionary.

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

Last updated: 27/05/2026 12:32:18

Publicising planning applications - what you can expect The Law requires all Local Planning Authorities to publicise planning applications. ...The best way to ensure you are aware of applications in your area is to set up an alert to never miss a planning application via our online planning register....Online Planning Register The online planning register helps you: find; view; make comments on; and track planning applications.

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

Last updated: 27/05/2026 12:43:11

Planning obligations Tying of land to a building - No fee Single affordable homes - £421 Modification/variation of a 106 - £421 Modification/Variation of a 106 relating to an application for a single affordable home - No fee Modification/Variation of a S106 relating to a change of Mortgagee in Possession clause only - £114 Minors – non-residential (less than 1,000sqm or less than 1ha) - £2,395 Small scale Major - non-residential (1,000sqm - 9,999sqm or between 1ha and 2ha) - £4,790 Large scale Major – non–residential (more than 10,000sqm or more than 2ha) - £6,701 Below 5 dwellings/holiday units - £1,491 5-10 dwellings with no on-site affordable housing - £2,042 5-50 dwellings/holiday units - £3,086 51-99 dwellings/holiday units - £4,790 100+ dwellings/ holiday units - £6,701 Community Payments (Often linked to Renewable energy schemes) - £1,021 per year index linked New S106 monitoring fee structure From the 1 April 2026 a new S106 monitoring fee structure will be introduced. 

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

Last updated: 01/04/2026 09:42:40

Since 1 March 2020, all major planning applications have needed to deliver at least 10%. ...Key InformationThe Cornwall Climate Emergency Development Plan DocumentBiodiversity Net Gain Technical Guidance for Developers and Planners (In-depth guidance including Biodiversity Offsetting) Cornwall Planning for Biodiversity - updated 2026 (All aspects of all biodiversity in development.)Cornwall Council Planning Validation Guide (Submission requirements for Biodiversity Net Gain)DEFRA Biodiversity Metric Download User Guide and Metric Spreadsheet)CIEEM: Biodiversity Net Gain Report and Audit Templates (includes useful templates for Biodiversity Gain & monitoring reporting)BSI Standards BS 8683:2021 (Process standards)Planning Advisory Service (PAS) FAQCurrent Biodiversity Net Gain Planning RequirementsThe requirements are set out in the Cornwall Council Validation Guide.  

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/planning-policy/adopted-plans/cornwall-planning-for-biodiversity-guide/

Last updated: 14/09/2026 15:36:16

Sites need to have planning permission and be likely to be built within five years....The default position is always approval rather than refusal, unless a proposal would:cause significant harm, orconflict with important planning policies.How planning decisions are affected by the new national policiesThe new National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) was published on 17 August 2026. ...It contains national decision making policies (planning policies). 

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

Last updated: 25/08/2026 14:23:03

Report an alleged breach of planning control Please remember to include your contact details....Step 5 – Deciding if there is a breach of planning control If a breach of planning control is confirmed, we will continue to step 6....There are several potential outcomes that could be agreed: Discuss changes to the works that mean that planning consent is not required Ask for a planning application to be submitted.

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

Last updated: 27/05/2026 11:53:29