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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

Planning offer a range of additional services. ...We will check: the planning history; and constraints/designations of the site....Householder developments - £200 All other developments - £318 Confirmation of planning restrictions Use this service to find out if there are planning restriction on a property.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/fees-and-additional-services/planning-additional-services/

Last updated: 06/01/2026 13:46:56

A neighbourhood plan is a planning document created by local people. ...A Neighbourhood plan must:Follow national and local planning policiesSupport sustainable developmentMeet legal planning requirementsA neighbourhood plan does not stop development. ...A neighbourhood development order (NDO) is a special type of planning permission. 

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/neighbourhood-planning/about-neighbourhood-planning/

Last updated: 12/11/2026 08:05:29

Our aim is to find a positive way to manage this impact.You can find out more information in our Archaeological Handbook for Cornwall.You can contact Cornwall Council's Historic Environment Planning Archaeology team at: hep.arch@cornwall.gov.ukHelp for planning applicants and developersAs part of the planning process, it is sometimes necessary to understand archaeology.We help target archaeological work to meet the required guidance and planning policies....We also advise on how to best record historic buildings in the planning process.Our services include:advice to the Local Planning Authorityworking with applicants and archaeological contractors who undertake assessments and mitigationproviding a pre-submission review service for key documents needed to fulfil planning conditions.More archaeology resourcesYou can find out more about archaeology and planning using these links:Archaeological Handbook: archaeology and the planning system in CornwallArchaeology and the planning process - a Guide for Developers Planning and Archaeology - advice by Historic England on archaeology and the planning system.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/conservation-and-planning/archaeology-and-planning/

Last updated: 12/11/2026 08:05:06

Planning obligations Planning obligations are often referred to as section 106 agreements. ...They are a key mechanism in the planning system. ...A planning obligation runs with the land. 

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/planning-advice-and-guidance/section-106-planning-obligations/

Last updated: 25/06/2025 14:12:15

We cannot act when a planning breach is anticipated....Our Planning Enforcement Plan gives more detailed information about our approach to planning enforcement. ...What is not a breach of planning controlSome types of development or alterations do not need planning permission.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/planning-enforcement/report-a-breach-of-planning-control/

Last updated: 12/11/2026 08:00:51

The Council publishes planning application documents as part of the online planning register....Before documents are available online, the Council may remove:personal; orsensitive information.Information normally redactedPersonal contact detailsPersonal email addressesPersonal telephone and mobile numbersPersonal fax numbersPersonal social media detailsPersonal contact details contained within supporting documentsSignaturesHandwritten signaturesSignature imagesPersonal identifiersDates of birthNational Insurance numbersPassport numbersDriving licence numbers and/or license platesBank account and payment detailsCustomer reference numbers where they identify an individualSpecial category and sensitive personal dataMedical informationHealth conditionsDisability information (unless directly relevant to the planning application)Information relating to childrenCriminal conviction informationOther special category personal dataThird-party personal informationContact details of neighbours or other third partiesPersonal information relating to individuals who are not applicants or agentsInformation...that could identify vulnerable individuals where identification is unnecessaryInformation not normally redactedSite addressApplicant nameAgent name and business contact detailsApplication formsPlans and drawingsPlanning statements and supporting reportsInformation necessary to understand and determine the applicationInformation that may be publishedApplicants, agents and anyone submitting comments should be aware that:Correspondence submitted as part of a planning application may be published.Names of applicants and correspondents may be visible on the planning register.Information relevant to the planning merits may be published where necessary.Information that may require case-by-case assessmentSome information cannot be covered by a blanket rule.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/planning-advice-and-guidance/viewing-planning-applications-and-availablity-of-information/

Last updated: 28/10/2026 09:02:37

Find details of privacy notices relating to the Planning and Sustainable Development service.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/planning-applications/planning-and-sustainable-development-privacy-notices/

Last updated: 30/11/2022 11:40:10

We will not respond to individual comments, but the progress of a planning application is available to view via our planning register. ...This is because comments have to be:processed received by the case officerandadded to the online registerTherefore submitting comments via the online planning register is the quickest option to ensure your comments are received immediately.Submitting comments via your local member or local councilComments on the planning application should be submitted online, this ensures your comments are taken into consideration by the Planning Case Officer.Local members have no formal role in planning considerations unless the application is called to a planning committee.Local councils play an important role in the planning process and are consulted on the majority or planning applications. ...However your comments should also be submitted online as directed above.You can find out more about the planning process and the roles interest parties play in the Day in the life of a planning application and our homeowner's guide to the planning processDay in the life of a Planning ApplicationA homeowner's guide to the planning processWhat happens after I submit my comments?

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/planning-advice-and-guidance/how-to-respond-to-planning-applications/

Last updated: 12/11/2026 08:05:27

Planning documents can be viewed on the online planning register. ...This may be through the neighbourhood planning process or engaging with planning consultations. ...You can attend Local Council Planning training and events. 

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/local-councils/role-of-local-councils-in-planning/

Last updated: 12/11/2026 08:00:51