Our allocations policy sets out who qualifies for an offer of accommodation....We have an Allocations Scheme to explain how social housing owned by the Council will be prioritised and let....Cornwall Homechoice is a common housing register.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/housing/housing-strategy/council-allocation-scheme/

Last updated: 27/05/2026 12:19:51

Homelessness is complex and often reflects other issues....Housing impacts on our economic, social, and cultural opportunities....Working together, we want to: tackle the underlying causes of homelessness prevent homelessness wherever possible create effective pathways out of homelessness and make it easier to get the help you need.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/housing/housing-strategy/homelessness-and-rough-sleeping-strategy/

Last updated: 28/03/2025 08:35:02

It identifies where new housing and employment uses should be located using targets from the Local Plan....The Site Allocations DPD also looks at economic growth and the delivery of infrastructure to support both the existing and future residents.Cornwall Site Allocations Proposals MapView the Site Allocations DPDThe document was submitted to the Secretary of State for examination in October 2017....More details can be found on the Hayle Growth Area Concept Plan and Launceston Southern Growth Area Concept Plan web pages.Allocations DPD Examination evidence baseDocuments relating to this are available on the Allocations DPD Examination Library. 

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/planning-policy/adopted-plans/cornwall-site-allocations-development-plan-document/

Last updated: 07/09/2026 14:49:58

In this section Find information about housing in Cornwall, including Council housing, affordable homes, tenant support, and homelessness services....Some of this information is provided by Cornwall Housing Ltd who are an Arm's Length Management Organisation (ALMO) and provide housing management services such as rent collection, tenant support, and repairs and maintenance on behalf of Cornwall Council.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/housing/

Last updated: 28/09/2026 15:52:18

The Cornwall Site Allocations Proposals Map shows the proposed housing, employment, retail and education sites within individual towns. ...Cornwall Site Allocations Proposals Map Strategically Important Employment Sites

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/planning-policy/adopted-plans/cornwall-site-allocations-dpd-proposals-map/

Last updated: 09/09/2026 10:32:41

View your housing options If you would like to make a comment or have a question for any of the following topics, please use the form below; alarms for older and disabled people (for our tenants) council housing homelessness social housing housing allocation housing register right to buy Tenant enquiries For all tenancy enquiries, repairs and maintenance, please contact Cornwall Housing Private sector housing For comments or questions relating to private sector housing and healthy homes, please contact the planning service....Housing advice  Please use the form below for enquiries about the housing register or homelessness For emergencies, please phone 0300 1234 161 option 2 for homelessness 0300 1234 161 option 1 for emergency repairs Please do not use this feed back form if an urgent response is required.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/the-council-and-democracy/contacting-the-council/contact-us-online/contact-the-housing-service/

Last updated: 09/06/2026 12:32:47

Housing Strategy for Cornwall A good quality home is at the heart of individual and community wellbeing....We know we are facing significant challenges in tackling the current housing crisis....The Housing Strategy sets out how the Council will deliver its housing role.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/housing/housing-strategy/

Last updated: 13/07/2026 13:13:18

Cornwall Council Housing We are committed to the delivery of housing that meets the diverse needs of our communities. ...This includes: helping people to find affordable housing avoiding homelessness, and help to maintain tenancies....Cornwall Housing: our ALMO Partner Cornwall Housing Ltd is an Arm's Length Management Organisation (ALMO).

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/housing/council-housing/

Last updated: 29/10/2025 08:10:49

Before the Site Allocations DPD was adopted it underwent a public examination.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/planning-policy/adopted-plans/cornwall-site-allocations-dpd-examination-library/

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

About HomechoiceHomechoice is the service for letting council and housing association homes to rent in Cornwall....Applicants in the most urgent need for housing have the best chance of bidding successfully....There are over 20,000 households on the housing register. 

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/housing/homechoice-housing-register/

Last updated: 02/09/2026 14:45:27