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What is EH-TAP? ‘Environmental Health - Technical Advice for Planning Applicants’ (EH-TAP) is a flexible service providing: developers applicants and agents seeking consultee advice or comments on environmental health matters linked to the planning process. EH-TAP is aimed at applicants who want to ‘get it right first time’ and in the process reduce costs and save time. EH-TAP provides a consultee perspective on potenti.....

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/environment/environmental-protection/technical-advice-for-planning-applicants/

Last updated: 28/02/2025 15:57:38

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https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/environment-culture-and-planning/

Last updated: 06/08/2026 09:17:26

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.....

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/planning-applications/planning-and-sustainable-development-privacy-notices/planning-privacy-notice-e-for-responses-to-validation-guide-consultation/

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

Our new services We are improving the services we offer our customers. This is to help: deliver better development in Cornwall build healthier and more sustainable communities promote growth that creates jobs, homes and infrastructure whilst protecting our precious environment Customers want quick decisions. Our dedicated team of planning and development professionals are here to help. Cornwall Council wants to support .....

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/planning-advice-and-guidance/proactive-planning-advice-for-major-development-proposals/

Last updated: 20/02/2026 16:38:12

EH-TAP is a service for developers, applicants and agents in Cornwall. It gives advice on Environmental Health matters linked to the planning process. What advice is available? Air quality Contaminated land Noise Odour What are the EH-TAP services? Preliminary EH-TAP Detailed EH-TAP Preliminary EH-TAP This is an optional service under Pre-Application Advice services. Applicants will be given a report which explains a.....

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/business-trading-and-licences/business-regulatory-support/our-services/environmental-consultancy/technical-advice-for-planning-applicants-ehtap/

Last updated: 03/04/2023 15:41:39

Please note: From 26 August 2026, the rules for solar panels are changing. These changes will relax the height restrictions for solar panels that can be installed without the need for planning permission. We will update the website with the new information.Solar panels and equipment installed on domestic buildings and land are usually considered permitted development. This means that planning permission is not required. P.....

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

Last updated: 12/08/2026 09:21:57

This page provides information on the role of local councils in the planning process. Local councils Local councils are the statutory bodies known as the first tier of Local Government. They can be for a city, town or parish. They are independent from Cornwall Council. An active partnership of joint working is essential to deliver: local accountability and responsiveness. We want local communities to have the chance to .....

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/local-councils/role-of-local-councils-in-planning/

Last updated: 23/04/2026 15:10:50

Area affected in CornwallNatural 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. The revised boundary is shown on our internet mappi.....

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

Last updated: 11/08/2026 13:22:17

Environmental Enhancement and Mitigation Cornwall Council wishes to conserve and enhance the natural environment. The project team is liaising with ecologists, and other statutory consultants. This is to ensure that the proposed designs have minimal impact. Cornwall Council is also looking to provide opportunities for environmental enhancements. Where possible, the scheme routes are being selected to avoid key ecological .....

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/transport-parking-and-streets/sustainable-transport/active-travel-walking-and-cycling/saints-trails/environmental-considerations-and-planning-permission/

Last updated: 23/06/2021 08:32:21

New Planning Constraint Checking Tool LaunchedA new planning constraint checking tool is now live and available on the constraints on development web page.This tool enables you to:Plot the site on the interactive mapView constraints relevant to the planning processProduce a report of relevant constraintsUpdate to Biodiversity Net Gain ExemptionsFrom 6 August 2026, BNG does not apply to planning applications for developmen.....

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

Last updated: 24/07/2026 10:57:22