Your housing options include: Finding private rented accommodation You can normally claim housing benefit (HB) or universal credit (UC) to help pay for rented housing....Applying to the council as homeless If you apply to the Council's Housing Options team, we will create a personalised housing plan (PHP) for you....Going on the waiting list for social housing The majority of social housing in Cornwall is allocated by the Cornwall Homechoice Housing Register. 

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/housing/advice-for-certain-groups/young-people-leaving-care/

Last updated: 24/11/2022 15:15:49

It is important for your tenant to claim Housing Benefit straight away. ...When will Housing Benefit be paid?...How is housing benefit paid?

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/benefits-and-support/housing-benefit/housing-benefit-information-for-landlords/

Last updated: 02/04/2026 08:35:06

The Affordable Housing Team produces a bi-monthly newsletter....This is for anyone interested in the housing sector....The newsletter is distributed to:parish and town councilsregistered providers (housing associations)community-led housing organisationsIt provides valuable insights and updates on:Affordable housing schemes in development or planningPolicy updates affecting affordable housing at local and national levelsHighlights of the Affordable Housing Team’s work and community engagementAvailable grants and loans to support affordable housing initiativesPlanning approvals and housing need statisticsAnswers to Frequently Asked QuestionsThis newsletter is a vital resource for staying informed with the affordable housing landscape.Previous newsletter editionsSeptember 2026Community led housing news from different groups across CornwallWhat are Community Shares?

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/housing/affordable-housing/affordable-housing-newsletter/

Last updated: 25/09/2026 09:56:13

Sometimes Housing Benefit and Council Tax Support customers believe we should pay their benefit from a date before we receive their claim. ...Working age Backdating is sometimes possible for Housing Benefit but only in limited circumstances and only for a maximum of one month. ...If you are of State Pension age we can consider an award of Housing Benefit and/or Council tax Support for up to three months before we receive your claim.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/benefits-and-support/housing-benefit/backdating-housing-benefit/

Last updated: 20/01/2026 16:28:23

Please see the Housing ONS summary release for more information.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/the-council-and-democracy/data-and-intelligence/census-2021/housing-census-2021/

Last updated: 16/07/2025 13:03:27

The Council's Community Housing Land Remediation Fund supports the development of new community-led affordable housing....The £1m fund was set up to tackle expensive-to-develop sites that communities want to see turned into affordable housing....Our Community Housing Remediation Fund can be used to get these sites ready for development.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/housing/affordable-housing/community-housing-land-remediation-fund/

Last updated: 17/03/2026 09:52:38

Before applying for Housing Benefit you must first make sure that you are eligible to make a claim. ...You can find out whether you can claim Housing Benefit on the can I claim Housing Benefit page....Can I claim Housing Benefit Apply online Once you have checked if you are entitled to claim Housing Benefit you can make a claim online using the link below. 

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/benefits-and-support/housing-benefit/apply-for-housing-benefit/

Last updated: 27/05/2026 11:58:43

Local housing allowance may affect you if you are able to claim Housing Benefit.    ...It is the way we work out the maximum housing benefit rate for people who rent from a private landlord. ...LHA does not affect you if:  You rent your property from Cornwall Housing You rent your property from a Housing Association You have a tenancy that started before 15 January 1989 Your rent has been registered with the rent officer as a fair rent You live in a caravan, mobile home or houseboat Your accommodation is provided by a council, housing association, registered charity or voluntary organisation. 

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/benefits-and-support/housing-benefit/local-housing-allowance/

Last updated: 22/05/2026 11:57:33

How do Housing Benefit overpayments happen?...If we’ve paid you too much housing benefit, we will usually ask you to pay back the amount we’ve overpaid. ...Whether you have to pay back a Housing Benefit overpayment depends on how it happened.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/benefits-and-support/housing-benefit/housing-benefit-overpayments/

Last updated: 20/01/2026 16:41:21

Adopted Cornwall Local Plan The local plan is used to:Help decide planning applicationsIdentify where development should and should not goProtect our environment, heritage and landscapesSupport economic growth and infrastructure deliveryEnsure development contributes to climate resilience and biodiversity net gainWe are currently preparing a new Local Plan to guide development in the next 20 years.Cornwall Local Plan 2050The existing Local Plan remains in use for decision-making at this time.The Cornwall Local Plan is made up of several adopted documents which should be read together:Cornwall Local Plan: Strategic Policies (2010-2030)This document sets out the planning policies and planning strategy for Cornwall.Cornwall Local Plan: Strategic Policies 2010-2030The community network area sections set out local planning objectives, development priorities and housing and employment growth targets.Community Network Area SectionsThe policies map shows the location and boundaries of allocated...Use the interactive map to:Search by address or postcodeClick on a site to see which planning policies are mapped and applyView the Local Plan layers that are mapped and site allocation layers togetherInteractive Local Plan Policies MapFind more information on the Cornwall Local Plan: Strategic Policies (2010-2030).Cornwall Site Allocations Development Plan Document (DPD)The Site Allocations DPD identifies specific sites in selected towns for:HousingEmploymentMixed-use developmentIt also protects some sites for employment uses.Cornwall Site Allocations DPDThis map shows the location and boundaries of allocated sites and other designations.Cornwall Site Allocations (Policies Maps)Find more information on the Cornwall Site Allocations DPD.Climate Emergency Development Plan Document (DPD)Provides extra policy focused around reducing carbon emissionsSupporting renewable and low-carbon energyBiodiversity net gain and green infrastructureImproving climate resilienceClimate Emergency DPDFind more...information on the Minerals Safeguarding DPD.Neighbourhood Development PlansSome parishes have adopted neighbourhood development plans which have more local policies.Neighbourhood planning in CornwallSupplementary Planning Documents (SPDs)SPDs provide guidance on specific topics in the Local Plan:Sets out the approach to mitigating recreational impact on internationally designated wildlife sites.European Sites Mitigation SPDFind more information on the European Sites Mitigation SPD.SPDs provide guidance on specific topics:Cornwall and West Devon Mining Landscape World Heritage Site SPDSt Austell China Clay Restoration and Tipping Strategy SPDFind more information on the St Austell China Clay Restoration and Tipping Strategy SPD.Chief Planning Officer Advice NotesThese provide practical guidance on how planning policies are applied when assessing applications.Chief Planning Officer Advice NotesMonitoring and evidenceThe implementation and effectiveness of the Local Plan are monitored including housing

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

Last updated: 16/09/2026 08:47:50