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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 are also no longer able to accept petitions in accordance with the Council Petition Scheme.Anyone can comment on a planning application even if you do not live near to the application site......

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

Last updated: 08/07/2026 13:28:21

Business Support Services We offer paid for Planning and Building Control services that can help in: starting up your business growing your business having the right premises for your business. Our planners and building control officers offer expertise and professional advicein all aspects of the built environment in Cornwall. Whether you are looking to build, convert or extend,we can help you get it right first time, s.....

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

Cornwall has many mineral resources. Some of these minerals are locally important for building. Others, such as china clay, are of international significance. China clay deposits world-wide are very limited. North of St Austell the china clay area is important for mineral working. The mineral planning permission covers some 88 square kilometres. The production of china clay also produces waste material. Much of it is a us.....

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 20:45:22

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.....

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

Last updated: 22/05/2025 09:05:30

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.....

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

Archaeological features contain evidence that helps us understand Cornwall's past. They inform:how Cornwall developed over timeour identity and culture.New features are identified all the time and need to be understood. This often happens where:there has been no previous assessment or investigationan area is to be developed.Advice and guidanceWe give advice on archaeology to:Cornwall Counciloutside agenciesdevelopersarcha.....

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Last updated: 21/07/2026 08:09:21

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 contactpositiveplanning@cornwall.gov.uk13 March 2025Devel.....

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

The Council can investigate and act if someone is developing, altering or changing the use of land or buildings without permission. Some types of development, alterations, or changes of use do not need permission. If permission is needed this is called a breach of planning control. The Council can decide how they will investigate a breach of planning control. We will only investigate works to residential properties if.....

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Last updated: 18/03/2026 10:45:19

If you wish to speak at a planning committee meeting, please use the registration form below. Please note; Registrations must be received by 12 noon two working days before the meeting. Registration opens on the publication of agendas. * indicates a mandatory field Privacy statement By completing and submitting your request to speak at the Planning Committee you are giving your consent for your name to be entered in: th.....

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Last updated: 03/06/2025 11:25:11

How we use personal information Under the Data Protection legislation, the Council must: be transparent provide accessible information to individuals about how we use personal information. Our privacy notices explain how we use and share personal information which may be collected: online on paper or by email telephone or in person. We use information to: deal with the service that you requested allow us to be able t.....

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