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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

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: 21/07/2026 12:45:57

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

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: 24/06/2026 08:44:13

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

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: 10/09/2026 09:01:33

The mineral planning permission covers some 88 square kilometres....Planning policies for mineral working and safeguarding are set out in: The Cornwall Local Plan and The Cornwall Minerals Safeguarding Development Plan Document The Restoration and Tipping Strategy for the St Austell China Clay area has been adopted.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/planning-policy/adopted-plans/st-austell-china-clay-restoration-and-tipping-supplementary-planning-document/

Last updated: 08/07/2026 19:45:22

Cornwall Council’s Planning Enforcement Plan sets out our procedures for dealing with alleged breaches of planning control....The principles of good planning enforcement Planning enforcement is a discretionary power....How can a planning enforcement issue be reported?

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/planning-enforcement/planning-enforcement-plan/how-we-deal-with-reported-planning-enforcement-issues/

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

Planning Agents Forums 202615 July 2026Policy updatesHousing viabilityDevelopment Management update and changesBuilding Safety LevyRiver Camel phosphates updatePlanning Agents Forums 202525 November 2025Development ManagementPolicy updatesBuilding Safety LevyAffordable HousingLand Drainage consentingIf you want to subscribe to get an invite direct in future, please contact positiveplanning@cornwall.gov.uk13 March 2025Development Management and Validation updateProactive planning service - supporting the delivery of better development in CornwallPolicy update including: planning changes and the revised NPPFour Interim Policy Position StatementCoastal planning and regenerationRiver Camel phosphates updatePlanning Agents Forums 202428 November 2024Development Management news  Planning changes Spatial planning for health River Camel phosphates 12 March 2024Building Control updateBiodiversity Net GainLand contamination: Development Management requirements, Environmental Protection requirementsNational...LandscapesUpcoming ForumsOur next online planning agents forum will be 15 July 2026. ...Our events are for planning agents submitting applications in Cornwall. 

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/planning-agents-area/planning-agents-forums/

Last updated: 15/07/2026 14:00:46

Comment on a planning applicationThe best way to submit your comments is online via the below link:Comment on a planning application onlinePlease note from the 1 April 2022 public comments submitted via email are no longer accepted. ...We will help you understand why your comment has been removed and how to resubmit your comments.Relevant planning commentsYour comments should include relevant material planning considerations only....The case officer will review all comments towards a planning application.

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

Last updated: 08/07/2026 12:28:21