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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

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

The adopted Cornwall Local Plan provides policies for housing. TheHousing 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). The Housing SPD explains that the variables involved will change over time and will need to be ref.....

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

Last updated: 03/07/2024 15:48:50

Cornwall Council, acting as the Coast Protection Authority, is a statutory consultee to all planning applications that fall within the coastal vulnerability zone. You can check whether your property is within the Coastal Vulnerability Zone (CVZ) using our interactive mapping. Please note, the Environment Agency's National Coastal Erosion Risk Mapping, which the CVZ is based on, was updated on the 28th January 2025. This c.....

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

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

The Council has a register of formal planning enforcement actions. We publish regular reports on the workload and activity of the Planning Enforcement team. Online register of formal planning enforcement action The online planning register holds details of formal enforcement action. We have complete digital records from 2009. You can find out the case status and dates that any formal enforcement notices were issued. The .....

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/planning-enforcement/planning-enforcement-activity-reports/

Last updated: 22/04/2026 07:49:10

You can contact Elected Division Ward Members direct about planning applications.  Members are able to:  influence and comment on decisions that are made by the authority. This will: allow Members to represent the interests of their community and help deliver better decision making. Elected Members are subject to legal control which covers:  conduct and responsibility in carrying out their role.  An awareness of the.....

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 14:00:59

We have produced a number of guide notes on different policy areas. These will help you understand the different topics that your plans can cover. The guide notes have been sorted into different categories. This makes it simpler to find the advice that you are looking for. Housing Guide Notes These guide notes are for the development of new homes. From locations where you want new homes and design to the types of new home.....

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

Last updated: 20/01/2026 16:22:33

Sign up to our Newsletter Sign up to our regular newsletter for valuable information, the latest news, tips and updates. Email us at neighbourhoodplanning@cornwall.gov.uk to subscribe. Neighbourhood Planning Newsletter - April 2026 Neighbourhood Planning Newsletter - January 2026 Neighbourhood Planning Newsletter - September 2025 Neighbourhood Planning Newsletter - May 2025 Neighbourhood Planning Newsletter - January 202.....

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/neighbourhood-planning/news-and-updates/

Last updated: 27/04/2026 14:14:46

What is Biodiversity? Biodiversity is the variety of all life on Earth. It means how many different species there are, how varied they are, and where they are found. It includes everything from tiny soil microbes to large mammals and ancient trees. It also includes species that are rare, hard to find, or not yet discovered. Biodiversity is a form of natural capital. High biodiversity supports vital ecosystem services such.....

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/planning-policy/adopted-plans/cornwall-planning-for-biodiversity-guide/

Last updated: 01/05/2026 14:34:37

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. What planning enforcement tools are available and when does the Council use them? Planning laws are designed to manage, and where necessary, control the development and use of land and buildings. They are not intended to protec.....

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 09:46:25