The Biodiversity Gain Plan A Biodiversity Gain Plan (BGP) is a stand-alone document....A biodiversity gain plan must include the following: Biodiversity Gain Plan A fully completed Biodiversity Gain Plan setting out how the biodiversity gain objective of at least a 10% gain will be met for the development....Post Development Habitat Map or Landscape Plan (On site) Section 4.17 on the Gain Plan Template.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/planning-advice-and-guidance/biodiversity-net-gain-condition-and-gain-plans/

Last updated: 21/11/2025 14:15:30

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...sites and other designations.Cornwall Local Plan (Policies Maps)Some of our local plan policies are mapped. ...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

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

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

Every plan is updated and revised through multi-agency exercises and testing....If a plan is activated, a debrief will take place to ensure key learning points are identified....This LRF develop and maintain local LRF Multi Agency Plans which we assist in.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/people-and-communities/emergency-management/emergency-plans/

Last updated: 10/08/2026 14:00:49

Each year, the Council publishes an Annual Report as part of our commitment to providing feedback to residents on the wide variety of activity and services that the Council delivers. ...The Annual Report 2025-2026 summarises what the Council has achieved from May 2025 to April 2026....Progress is described through the six priorities set out in the Council Priorities Plan.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/the-council-and-democracy/your-council/annual-reports/

Last updated: 08/05/2026 06:13:39

How is the Neighbourhood Plan made (adopted)?...Following a successful referendum of the neighbourhood plan, we will formally make the neighbourhood plan. ...This means the neighbourhood plan will form part of the local development plan.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/neighbourhood-planning/preparing-a-neighbourhood-plan/make-the-neighbourhood-plan-adoption-monitoring-and-management/

Last updated: 24/06/2025 10:26:08

Moving into Cornwall  This information is for families considering moving to Cornwall with a child or young person who has an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHC Plan)....The Statutory SEND Service can liaise with your current local authority to request a copy of the current EHC Plan....We have to decide whether to adopt your child’s current EHC Plan.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/schools-and-education/special-educational-needs/education-health-and-care-plans/moving-in-or-out-of-cornwall-with-an-education-health-and-care-plan/

Last updated: 10/06/2025 10:31:03

Have your say on the new Cornwall Local PlanWe've started work on a new Cornwall Local Plan. ...The scoping stage helps us build a clear picture of Cornwall today and identify what the Local Plan needs to address. ...These will be developed at later stages of plan preparation.Vision - Sets out a long-term vision and strategic outcomes for Cornwall. 

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/cornwall-local-plan-2050/scoping-and-engagement/

Last updated: 05/10/2026 13:54:33

Submitting plans Plans can be submitted in any file format but must be labelled with the building name....Floor plans Floor plans must show the location of specific equipment as defined by the Regulations....The plans must clearly identify and distinguish between the following: passenger lifts lift for use by firefighters evacuation lifts inlets and outlets for dry-rising mains inlets and outlets for wet-rising mains smoke control systems suppression systems You need to prepare a separate plan for each floor.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/fire-and-rescue-service/business-fire-safety/fire-safety-england-regulations-2022/floor-and-building-plans/

Last updated: 05/04/2023 11:10:34

We have created a range of guides to help communities write a neighbourhood plan. ...These guides cover important topics such as:HousingNatureClimate changeLocal heritageTransportHealth and community facilitiesIf you are preparing a neighbourhood plan, we recommend using our guides alongside the Government's neighbourhood planning toolkit. ...This toolkit explains each step of the process including:Evidence gatheringInvolving local peopleWriting planning policiesReviewing your plan over timeThe toolkit and our local guidance will help you create a neighbourhood plan that reflects the needs and priorities of your community.You can also prepare a neighbourhood priorities statement. 

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/neighbourhood-planning/guidance-on-the-content-and-policies-in-your-neighbourhood-plan/

Last updated: 06/10/2026 14:34:53

The Council has revised its charging structure that assesses the level of penalty in line with the seriousness of the offence.Fees and charges....They are used when the Council decides if a home is suitable for people placed under homelessness duties....They are set out in Annex C of the Private Sector Housing Enforcement Policy above.Amenity Standards for Licensable HMOs used as Homelessness AccommodationEmpty Homes Plan The Empty Homes Plan is an interim action plan pending incorporation into a proposed new housing strategy.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/housing/private-housing/policies-and-strategies/

Last updated: 13/08/2026 13:56:32