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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

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. ...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 appointed to speak on their behalf....How to register to speak To speak at a planning committee meeting all speakers must register before the meeting. 

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/the-council-and-democracy/councillors-and-meetings/public-speaking-at-planning-committees/

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

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

For householder, minor and other development please visit Planning pre-application advice services for fees and further information....For major applications please complete the Target application form and email to planning@cornwall.gov.uk  Make a request to discharge a condition Electronically via the Planning Portal Planning Portal is a service to submit planning applications electronically. ...Submit application via the Planning Portal Hard Copy If you are unable to submit electronically via the Planning Portal, please download forms and send to the following address.

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

Last updated: 21/05/2026 08:19:04

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: 12/11/2026 08:00:52

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

You can find all our Chief Planning Officer Notes on our Planning Policy Guidance webpage....The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development etc.)...Any external building works will require planning permission. 

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

Last updated: 22/05/2025 08:05:30

How to use this guidanceThis webpage provides local advice and support for neighbourhood planning groups.Neighbourhood planning is governed by national legislation and guidance published by the Ministry of Housing Communities and Local Government (MHCLG). ...You should read this page alongside the Government's neighbourhood planning toolkit which explains the statutory process in detail.National guidanceNeighbourhood planning toolkitIn our toolkit we:Summarise key steps from national guidanceHighlight Cornwall specific advice, contacts and supportSignpost where the national toolkit provides more detailed instructionsOn this page:The links will take you to the relevant sections of national guidanceWe will explain local expectations or processesUnderstanding national and local guidanceThe National MHCLG toolkit covers legal requirements, formal stages, consultation rules and examination.Our guidance on this page covers local policy advice, available support, contacts and advice on our processes.Community engagement and evidence gatheringEarly and meaningful engagement is a key requirement of neighbourhood planning.The national toolkit provides detailed advice on consultation techniques and statutory requirements. ...This page focuses on local expectations and support,Neighbourhood planning toolkitSupport we offerWe provide you with support to complement the national neighbourhood planning guidance.The national toolkit explains what support groups may need.Contact us at an early stage to make sure local priorities, constraints and support are in your plan from the beginning at neighbourhoodplanning@cornwall.gov.uk. 

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/neighbourhood-planning/preparing-a-neighbourhood-plan/support-we-offer-to-neighbourhood-planning-groups/

Last updated: 12/11/2026 08:05:01

Most works to the outside of a place of business need planning consent....Pre-application advice Planning officers provide pre-application advice which shows how we will determine any future planning application. ...Applying for planning permission Do I need planning consent or building regulations?

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

Last updated: 12/02/2026 11:34:45

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) (England) Order 2015....What your information will be used for Your information will be used by Cornwall Council in determining an application for planning permission....However we will hold this information on our planning system.)

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/the-council-and-democracy/website-help-and-information/privacy-policy/planning-privacy-notice/

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