Planning authority
Cornwall Council
Adopted plan 9.9 years old; plan in preparation: early consultation; HDT 94%.
- Plan over 5 years old
Adopted plan
| Plan | Cornwall Local Plan 2016 |
| Adopted | 22 November 2016 |
| Age | 9.9 years |
| Plan period | 2016–2030 |
| Housing requirement | 52,500 homes |
| Council's page | The adopted plan |
Plan in preparation
| Plan | Cornwall Local Plan 2050 |
| Stage | Early consultation |
| Next dated event | None dated |
| Council's page | The plan in preparation |
From the national planning data platform, which can lag behind the council. Known gaps
Housing Delivery Test
| Measurement | 94% (2025) |
Applications
| Period | July 2025 to June 2026 |
| Received | 5,015 |
| Decided | 4,741 |
| Granted | 4,418 (93%; England 87%) |
| Refused | 323 |
| Major applications decided | 131, of which 123 granted |
| Quarter | Received | Decided | Granted | Refused |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July to September 2025 | 1,359 | 1,218 | 1,123 | 95 |
| October to December 2025 | 1,223 | 1,253 | 1,172 | 81 |
| January to March 2026 | 1,213 | 1,111 | 1,025 | 86 |
| April to June 2026 | 1,220 | 1,159 | 1,098 | 61 |
Appeals
| Decided | 1 September 2021 to 28 August 2026 |
| Planning appeals | 840: 283 allowed, 3 split, 554 dismissed |
| Householder appeals | 83: 27 allowed, 2 split, 54 dismissed |
| Allowed in full or in part | 34% (England 32%) |
Latest planning appeals
| Decided | Site | Development | Procedure | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 August 2026 | Prow Park Business Village, Treloggan Industrial Estate, Newquay, Cornwall, TR7 2SX Application PA25/08160 | Other Major Developments | Written Representations | Dismissed |
| 26 August 2026 | Ladywell, Road From Junction North East Of Lee Barton To West Street, Kilkhampton, Cornwall, EX23 9QP Application PA25/08174 | Change of use | Written Representations | Dismissed |
| 25 August 2026 | Kilcummer, Tregeath Lane, Trewarmett, Tintagel, Cornwall, PL34 0EA Application PA25/02674 | Change of use, 1 home | Written Representations | Dismissed |
| 21 August 2026 | 4 Ruthys Lane, Padstow, Cornwall, PL28 8AZ Application PA25/05946 | Minor Dwellings | Written Representations | Dismissed |
| 17 August 2026 | Land opposite Camel Valley Cottages, Dunmere Road, Bodmin, Cornwall, PL31 2RD Application PA22/00580 | Minor Dwellings, 1 home | Written Representations | Dismissed |
| 14 August 2026 | Land Adj To 6 Burras Row, Burras, Wendron, TR13 0JE Application PA25/00282 | Minor Dwellings, 1 home | Written Representations | Dismissed |
| 11 August 2026 | Land to the North and South of Trerice Farmhouse, Trerice Dairy Farm and Green Meadows, St Dennis, St. Austell, Cornwall, PL26 8EG Application PA24/09234 | Other Major Developments | Hearing | Allowed |
| 10 August 2026 | 9 Coronation Place, Helston, Cornwall, TR13 8JD Application PA25/06838 | Other minor developments, 1 home | Written Representations | Dismissed |
| 10 August 2026 | Pendower Beach House Hotel, Rocky Lane, Ruan High Lanes, Truro, Cornwall, TR2 5LW Application PA24/00042 | Other Major Developments | Inquiry | Dismissed |
| 29 July 2026 | Trefloss Stables, Trevean Lane, St Merryn, PL28 8PR Application PA25/05200 | Other minor developments | Written Representations | Dismissed |
Each outcome links to the case on the Planning Inspectorate's site, where the decision letter is published.
Changes recorded
No changes recorded since the tracker started.