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It gives advice on Environmental Health matters linked to the planning process....Contact Business Support Expedited Planning Response This service can be purchased by contacting the planning validation team....View the contact information for the planning team.

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 14:41:39

You can access more information on the planning process using these links:Plain English guide to the planning systemDay in the life of a planning applicationA homeowner's guide to the planning processDetailed desktop analysisThe case officer becomes familiar with the application and assesses issues that could be raised....This research can include:histories of both the site and other similar caseslocal and national planning policiesgovernment guidancecase specific researchplanning acts, regulations and case lawdesign guidesother supplementary planning documentsa further site visit if necessary for clarification.The officer then:gathers the information together andconsiders it beside the information learnt at the start of the process.This provides the basis for a balanced recommendation that is fundamentally supported by planning policy. ...Major and more controversial applications are decided by Planning Committees.Decisions can be:approvalconditional approvalrefusalThe officer or Planning Committee makes a decision. 

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

Last updated: 12/11/2026 08:00:51

Changes to National planning policiesThe Government published a new National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) on 17 August 2026. ...The new rules started on the same day so they must now be used when making planning decisions.The new NPPF has two sets of planning policies:One set helps councils to write new local plansThe other set is used when deciding planning applicationsMost of the new rules are similar to the old ones but there are some important changes.  ...If a local plan or neighbourhood plan policy does not fit with the new national policies it may carry less weight when decisions are made.We have checked our local plan policies to see how well they match the new NPPF.We have updated our advice in the Interim Planning Position Policy Statement. 

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/planning-policy/interim-policy-position-statement/

Last updated: 12/11/2026 08:01:06

New appeal requirements for Section 106 agreementsThe Planning Inspectorate has updated its guidance regarding planning appeals and S106 agreements from 2 October. ...We will advise anyone who made representations on the planning application that an appeal has been made and provide information on how to comment further.We forward all comments received on the planning application to the Planning Inspectorate....You need to send any further comments direct to the Planning Inspectorate. 

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

Last updated: 12/11/2026 08:00:52

Homes can often have solar panels without requiring planning permission from the Council....Permitted Development RightsThe permitted development rights relating to solar panels are:Class A (installation or alteration etc of solar equipment on domestic premises)Class B (installation or alteration etc of stand alone solar equipment on domestic premises)You can find more information at:Part 14 (Renewable Energy) The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) (Amendment) Order 2026....It means plug-in solar is subject to the limitations and conditions in Classes A and B.Planning Portal: Planning permission - solar panels We can help you to understand the legislation (charges apply).Do I need planning permissionYou can also apply for a Lawful Development Certificate (LDC). 

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

Last updated: 12/11/2026 08:00:48

The Housing Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) adopted February 2020 sets out the assumptions for both the discount required where homes are to be offered for discounted market sale (Appendix 1) and for calculating the off-site contribution tariff (Appendix 2).

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/planning-policy/adopted-plans/housing-supplementary-planning-document-spd/

Last updated: 08/07/2026 19:45:22

You can contact Elected Division Ward Members direct about planning applications. ...This includes: providing for new development protecting the environment and delivering social progress through the proper planning of their areas....Elected Members will also have a role in representing their wards when there are planning applications in their area: either as a Ward Member or  as a member of the Planning Committee, when determining planning applications.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/planning-advice-and-guidance/role-of-divisional-ward-member-in-planning/

Last updated: 17/06/2022 13:00:59

Cornwall Council, acting as the Coast Protection Authority, is a statutory consultee to all planning applications that fall within the coastal vulnerability zone....Policy we use to assess applications There are three policies which are relevant to planning applications on the coast....The SMP guides planning for coastal change.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/environment/environmental-protection/coastal-protection/planning-applications-on-the-coast/

Last updated: 07/01/2026 15:55:43

These guides cover important topics such as:HousingNatureClimate changeLocal heritageTransportHealth and community facilitiesIf you are preparing a neighbourhood plan, we recommend using our guides alongside the Government's neighbourhood planning toolkit. ...This toolkit explains each step of the process including:Evidence gatheringInvolving local peopleWriting planning policiesReviewing your plan over timeThe toolkit and our local guidance will help you create a neighbourhood plan that reflects the needs and priorities of your community.You can also prepare a neighbourhood priorities statement. ...This is a simpler way to set out what matters most to you and helps inform future planning policy for your area.Neighbourhood planning toolkitMake a neighbourhood priorities statementHousing guide notesThese guide notes are for the development of new homes.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/neighbourhood-planning/guidance-on-the-content-and-policies-in-your-neighbourhood-plan/

Last updated: 12/11/2026 08:00:59

Cornwall Council’s Planning Enforcement Plan sets out our procedures for dealing with alleged breaches of planning control....We will not start formal planning enforcement action just to regularise breaches in planning control or seek a planning fee....Whether the breach of planning control causes planning harm is key to assessing if it is expedient to take formal action.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/planning-enforcement/planning-enforcement-plan/how-we-use-planning-enforcement-tools/

Last updated: 30/04/2024 08:46:25