How planning decisions are made
Planning decisions are made by Cornwall Council Planning Officers according to the polices set out in the Cornwall Local Plan. The final decision on any planning matter is made by Cornwall Council, and not the parish council. The Parish Council must always be consulted by Cornwall Council, and it must agree an opinion at its public meeting. When it does, the Parish Council has to follow strict and legal rules about what matters when giving that opinion. It can only consider the effect that the planning proposal will have on the surrounding area and the people who live there.
You can view a weekly summary of planning applications submitted and decisions made in the parish listed above.
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WPR 10 Jul 2024
WPR 17 Jul 2024
WPR 24 Jul 2024
WPR 31 Jul 2024
Tencreek Farm | Cornwall Council support this application July 2024
On Friday 26 July, planning officers agreed to support the planning application for 202 new homes at Tencreek Farm. The documents below are the decision notice and conditions included as part of the approval.
You can read all documents linked to this application by following the link in the full report below:View full news item
Tencreek Conditional Approval
29th July 2024
SE Cornwall Economic Development Group
Your parish council is a member of the South East Cornwall Community Area Partnership, a Cornwall Council managed group. The ED Group meets quarterly to scrutinise economic development strategies across the area and act as a critical friend to Cornwall Council.
You can view and download minutes and reports below.ED Meeting Notes 23 Jan 2024
16th April 2024
Menheniot Neighbourhood Plan | Design Guide
If you're planning or thinking about a planning application, you need to take account of the design principles listed in the Design Guide. Your architect or agent is best placed to interpret the guide and apply it to your proposal.Menheniot Design Guide (pdf)
Menheniot Neighbourhood Plan: Now adopted at referendum.
Following a successful referendum on 7 April 2022, planning officers will now reference the plan and adopted policies when giving advice or making recommendations If you intend to submit a planning application to Cornwall Council now, you are advised to consult the plan and seek guidance where it might impact on your proposal. You can view the final copy of the plan using the link below (large document). Menheniot Neighbourhood Plan
14th April 2022
Information for Residents
The Parish Council welcomes questions and comments from residents on all aspects of its decision making. If you are a resident, our full report (see link below) may help you understand what the council can and cannot do when it receives a planning application.View full news item
Information for Applicants
If you intend to submit a planning application that could impact on the parish (this means that your development may not be in the parish itself but would affect our residents), then you are invited to consult with the Parish Council prior to submitting your application to Cornwall Council. Read our full report for more information.
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Pre-application Protocol Agreement (pdf)
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