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Cornwall planning for Biodiversity Guide

What is Biodiversity? Biodiversity is the variety and variability of life on Earth. It is a form of natural capital that helps to create and maintain our eco-system services. Our biodiversity is in a fragile state and the UK is one of the most nature-depleted countries in the world. 56% of our species are in decline. It is important that the built environment does not cause the loss of biodiversity. What is the Biodiversi.....

Last updated: 22/11/2023 10:03:46


Preparing a Neighbourhood Plan

What do you want to achieve with your Neighbourhood Plan? What are the key issues for your community and what are your aims and objectives How can policies in your Neighbourhood Plan help you to address local issues and achieve your ambitions? Think about: how you want your places to evolve over time what growth does your community need what should change (and what should be protected) to make your area a better place.....

Last updated: 09/05/2024 15:48:21


How we use planning enforcement tools

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.....

Last updated: 30/04/2024 09:46:25


Article 4s

What is an Article 4? An Article 4 Direction is a special planning regulation that gives extra planning control in a chosen area. (For example, a Conservation Area). A Local Planning Authority (LPA) may have removed your permitted development rights by issuing an 'Article 4' direction. It can remove permitted development rights for: extensions porches replacement of windows and/or doors painting the exterior of a buildin.....

Last updated: 02/04/2024 15:56:16


Planning Agents' Area

Introduction This area provides information to Planning Agents who regularly submit planning applications to Cornwall Council. If you think anything is missing or have any feedback please email: planning@cornwall.gov.uk Officers are available by email and can pick up calls via MS Teams via 01872 322222. Officers will get back to you as soon as possible. Please can we ask that agents remain professional and courteous in t.....

Last updated: 23/04/2024 11:19:17


Housing Supplementary Planning Document (SPD)

The adopted Cornwall Local Plan provides policies for housing. The Housing SPD provides extra guidance on these policies. The document provides guidance on the development of new homes including; affordable housing self-build specialist housing for the elderly or disabled View the Housing SPD We have also produced a downloadable version: Housing SPD (PDF) An Affordable Housing Cascade Note sets out the process for the a.....

Last updated: 23/04/2021 15:33:50


Benefits for the economy and production

The Benefits Trees can bring many practical and productive benefits to a wide range of farms: Supporting food production  Planting trees doesn’t have to mean giving up large areas of agricultural land. When planned carefully, it can support, and even enhance current production. There are now grants available for planting on as little as 0.1 hectares. This means we can help secure funding for shelterbelts, field corners, o.....

Last updated: 23/04/2024 13:43:13


European Sites Mitigation SPD

European Sites Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) The European Sites Mitigation Supplementary Planning Document is formally adopted by the Council. The document has been prepared to provide guidance on mitigating the impact of development on European Sites. European Sites Mitigation SPD AStatement of Adoption has been prepared which accompanies the SPD. If your development will have an adverse affect on a European na.....

Last updated: 18/04/2024 11:45:53


Guidance on the content and policies in your neighbourhood plan

We have produced a number of guide notes on different policy areas. These will help Neighbourhood Planning Groups understand the different topics that their 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. In some cases, the links will take you to guidance that has been produced by other organisations. Housing Guide Notes The gu.....

Last updated: 09/05/2024 16:02:05


Farmers and Landholders

Defra has released new information on funding for agroforestry and improvements to their trees and woodlands offer. Get in touch with us to find out how we can support you with this funding. Support for farmers and landholders Did you know Forest for Cornwall (F4C) can now help support your tree planting ambitions using ourown funding? This is because we were chosen as one of only two Woodland Creation Partnerships funded.....

Last updated: 01/05/2024 10:43:38


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