Planning policy
National Planning Policy Framework Consultation
CPRE Cornwall has responded to the Government’s consultation on the newly proposed National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) with well-researched and cogent arguments for Cornwall’s special character and specific needs. It is clear that the Framework’s overriding ‘one-size-fits-all’ proposals cannot be made to work with Cornwall’s rural economy or with the essential natural capital of its countryside.
Most of the NPPF’s proposals deal with greenbelt (of which Cornwall has none) and there is hardly a mention of the issues important to rural areas or the rural economy. Our research has shown that in fact, housebuilding in Cornwall has exceeded targets set out in Cornwall Council’s 2016-2030 Local Plan and most of it has been on greenfield land and has included incursions onto those supposedly protected areas now called National Landscapes (formerly AONBs).
To find out more, click here to see the research published in our e-newsletter Cornwall Matters in August, October and December 2024.
Cornwall Local Plan
CPRE Cornwall will be working to influence Cornwall Council in the preparation of its new Local Plan. Public consultation is due to start in 2025. We seek to support and join in the partnership of organisations lobbying for a proper Land Use Strategy to work towards an effective long-term planning policy for Cornwall. This partnership includes a wide range of stakeholders including wildlife, conservation and climate campaigners, farmers, and landowners.
To read more, watch for future editions of Cornwall Matters, our bi-monthly e-newsletter. Click here to read our most recent newsletter