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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


Cornwall Council Planning Enforcement Plan

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.....

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


Monitoring planning obligations

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 .....

Last updated: 27/03/2026 10:31:19


Notification and publicity of planning and related applications

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.....

Last updated: 17/05/2024 12:00:27


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


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


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


Section 106 planning obligations

Planning obligations Planning obligations are often referred to as section 106 agreements. They are a key mechanism in the planning system. They make development acceptable which would otherwise be unacceptable in planning terms. They are used to: achieve planning objectives lessen the impact of development and/or compensate for loss or damage caused by development. Planning obligations are unlikely to be required for a.....

Last updated: 25/06/2025 15:12:15


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


How to respond to planning applications

Comment on a planning application The best way to submit your comments is online via the below link: Comment on a planning application online Please note from the 1 April 2022 public comments submitted via email are no longer accepted. Anyone can comment on a planning application even if you do not live near to the application site. Comments can be submitted up until the date of decision. Any comment received before the d.....

Last updated: 05/02/2026 12:41:11


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