Search results for 'Planning'

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: 12/02/2026 14:52:12

This page provides information and guidance if: You want to appeal; You are looking for information on upcoming or current hearings and inquiries; You want to comment on an appeal; or You want to know more information about the appeal process and where to find information and guidance. For upcoming and current hearings and inquiries, please visit Cornwall Council's dedicated web page: Planning appeal hearings and inquir.....

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

Last updated: 17/02/2026 09:16:11

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

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

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

Increase in Statutory Planning Fees Statutory planning fees will increase by 3.8% from 1 April 2026. Further information can be found Planning fees: annual indexation from 1 April - GOV.UK. Planning Descriptions - 'Retrospective', 'Retention' and 'Re-submission' of Requests Following Planning Inspectorate Guidance and appeals, LPA's are no longer able to accept applications with 'retrospective', 'retention' or 're-submiss.....

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

Last updated: 03/03/2026 09:02:44

Applications should take sixtoeightweeks from the time they are registered complete. For major applications this period is 13 weeks. It is longer still if an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is required. You can access more information on the planning process using these links: Plain English guide to the planning system. Day in the life of a planning application Detailed desktop analysis The case officer becomes fa.....

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

Last updated: 25/11/2024 12:51:12

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: 04/09/2025 13:42:50

The Planning and Housing Service have a number of teams who deal with different areas of planning and housing. You can see how this Service and the Local Planning Authority works using these structure diagrams (last update April 2025): Cornwall LPA Planning and Housing Service Housing Function You can find more information on Housing team functions on our main Housing page. You can contact officers by email. If you wish.....

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/contacts-team-info-and-contact-details/

Last updated: 13/08/2025 09:38:37

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