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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.....

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

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.....

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

Last updated: 31/03/2026 14:54:44

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 plannin.....

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 09:44:13

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.....

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

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: 25/04/2022 15:27:07

Planning Agents Forums 202615 July 2026Our next planning event for agents submitting applications in Cornwall will be on 15 July from 9.30-12.30. The programme for the morning will include:Policy updatesDevelopment Management update and changesValidation update and new constraint checker demonstrationBuilding Safety LevyRiver Camel phosphates updateInvites have been sent to all planning agents on our event subscriber list.....

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

Last updated: 16/06/2026 09:07:57

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.....

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/the-council-and-democracy/councillors-and-meetings/public-speaking-at-planning-committees/register-to-speak-at-a-planning-committee-meeting/

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

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.....

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

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

Solar panels and equipment installed on domestic buildings and land are usually considered permitted development.  This means that planning permission is not required. Permitted development may not always apply.  Please visit our Permitted Development web page for further guidance. There are also a few exceptions shown below. All solar installations All solar installations are subject to the following:  Panels on a build.....

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/planning-advice-and-guidance/solar-panels-and-planning-permission/

Last updated: 06/12/2023 16:07:36

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Last updated: 20/05/2026 10:13:34