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How we deal with reported planning enforcement issues

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.....

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


How to respond to planning applications

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.....

Last updated: 05/02/2026 12:41:11


Register to speak at a Planning Committee meeting

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.....

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


Solar panels and planning permission

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.....

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


How to get free support for your neighbourhood plan

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.....

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


Planning Agents Forums

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.....

Last updated: 26/11/2025 12:35:40


Nutrient neutrality and planning applications

Area affected in Cornwall The area affected extends from: between Camelford and Tintagel in the north following close to the A30 from Bolventor to Bodmin and just south of the A30 from Bodmin to Roche to parts of St Breock Downs and between Wadebridge and Egloshayle in the west. These areas are subject to phosphate mitigation requirements. You can find an overview map of the areas using this link: Cornwall Council Inter.....

Last updated: 30/01/2025 09:05:25


Report an alleged breach of planning control

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.....

Last updated: 21/02/2025 14:34:08


Planning and Sustainable Development privacy notices

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.....

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


Planning Privacy Notice E for Responses to Validation Guide Consultation

Who will control my data? The Data Controller for all the information you provide on this form is Cornwall Council, New County Hall, Treyew Road, Truro TR1 3AY. Data Protection Registration Number: Z1745294 There’s something I don’t understand If you need help understanding anything contained in this notice, please contact the Economic Growth and Development Freedom of Information Team by emailing egdfoi@cornwall.gov.uk o.....

Last updated: 01/08/2025 11:49:31


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