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What is neighbourhood planning

What is a Neighbourhood Plan? A Neighbourhood Plan is a planning document. It contains planning policies which form part of the Local Development Plan. In Cornwall, they are generally developed by Town or Parish Councils assisted by community volunteers. We will use the policies, alongside the Cornwall Local Plan, to make decisions on planning applications. Why are they important? Neighbourhood Plans allow you to produce .....

Last updated: 15/04/2026 14:57:57


Local Council Planning Training

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.....

Last updated: 12/05/2026 07:55:15


Discharging planning conditions

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.....

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


Common planning complaints

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.....

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


Planning information for residents of Cornwall

If you live in Cornwall you may be interested in planning matters in your area. Find out about: the planning applications the planning process and what you need to do before making a planning application. Planning in your area Our Online planning register page includes instructions on how to get information on planning proposals for: specific proposals or applications specific local or postcode areas sent direct to yo.....

Last updated: 29/01/2025 14:56:04


Environmental Protection information for Planning Applicants

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.....

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


Additional Development Guidance

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.....

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


Public speaking at planning committees

Speaking at a Planning Committee meeting allows: members of the public and applicants to comment directly on planning applications to the Councillors who make the decisions.  You can view details of future committee meetings. Who can speak The following people can speak on a planning application: an objector a representative of the local Council and an applicant or supporter  A professional person can also be appointe.....

Last updated: 02/03/2021 17:10:38


Planning privacy notice

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 Why we are processing your information All representations received in respect of a planning application will be processed in accordance with the: The Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (Eng.....

Last updated: 18/03/2021 11:15:14


How we deal with reported planning enforcement issues

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. The principles of good planning enforcement Planning enforcement is a discretionary power. We consider each case on its own merits to decide what action is necessary. We look carefully at the degree of planning harm the unautho.....

Last updated: 09/01/2025 14:38:53


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