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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

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

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 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.....

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

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

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

We have a wealth of knowledge and experience in neighbourhood planning. We offer the following free support: Provide advice and help with your neighbourhood plan from reviewing drafts, advising on content to evidence requirements Confirm which national and Cornwall policies are important and help with drafting policy text Share data, evidence and resolve issues Provide support, such as help in laying out and illustrating.....

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/neighbourhood-planning/preparing-a-neighbourhood-plan/support-we-offer-to-neighbourhood-planning-groups/

Last updated: 03/12/2024 16:07:37

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

Area affected in Cornwall Natural England has reviewed the condition of the River Camel and South West Water's plans for wastewater treatment. This shows there is no longer a need to mitigate phosphate pollution in certain areas. In February 2026, Natural England updated the nutrient neutrality rules for the River Camel. This has changed the boundary of the affected areas. Development in these areas will need to be nutrie.....

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/planning-applications/nutrient-neutrality-and-planning-applications/

Last updated: 30/03/2026 09:05:09

Planning Agents Forums 2025 25 November 2025 Development Management Policy updates Building Safety Levy Affordable Housing Land Drainage consenting If you want to subscribe to get an invite direct in future, please contactpositiveplanning@cornwall.gov.uk 13 March 2025 Development Management and Validation update Proactive planning service - supporting the delivery of better development in Cornwall Policy update includi.....

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Last updated: 13/03/2026 07:49:01

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