Local Plan EVIDENCE BASE (2026-2041)

This work identifies current and future housing and employment needs across the area.

It provides an evidence base to help determine the scale and type of development that should be planned for through the Local Plan.

Appointed: Pragmatix Advisory

Status: Complete

Executive Summary

Main Report

This assesses the risk of flooding from all sources and helps guide development away from areas at greatest risk. The associated Coastal Change Management Area (CCMA) identifies locations vulnerable to coastal erosion, flooding or shoreline change where specific planning policies may be required.

Appointed: Sayers and Partners

Status: In progress

This assesses the potential for renewable energy development and identifies areas that may be suitable for different technologies, taking into account environmental, landscape, technical and policy constraints.

Appointed: Regen SW

Status: Draft under Review

Renewable Energy Capacity Study

• Dashboard

• Policy Guidance

• Technical Appendix

• Policy Implementation Toolkit

Evaluates the distinctive landscape character of an area and assesses the effects of recreational activities on sensitive habitats and sites.

It helps inform planning decisions by identifying landscape sensitivities, recreational pressures and opportunities for mitigation or enhancement.

Appointed: Fiona Fyfe Associates

Status: Draft Out for Consultation

Landscape and Seascape Character and Recreational Pressure Assessment (LSCRPA) | DRAFT for Consultation

LSCRPA Maps | DRAFT for Consultation

Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Plan (CAAMP)

Heritage Supplementary Plan (HLSP)

It provides guidance for decision-making, future management and conservation priorities within the designated area.

Appointed: Cornwall Archaeological Unit: CAAMP 

Status: Complete

Specification Drafting: Heritage Led Supplementary Plan and Heritage-led Design Codes

CAAMP: March 2026

HLSP Winter Spring 2027

CAAMP Consultation Draft:

CAAMP Final Document: 

Assesses the likely environmental, social and economic effects of Local Plan policies and site allocations.

It combines a number of assessment requirements into a single process, including Sustainability Appraisal, Strategic Environmental Assessment, Habitats Regulations Assessment screening, health and equalities considerations.

Appointed: SLR

Scoping Report Published (July 2026)

Statutory Consultation (10 July 2026 - 14 August 2026)

Status: In progress

IIA Scoping Report

Appendix A Plans, Policies and Proposals Referred to.

Appendix B IIA Framework

Assesses how the Local Plan is performing by monitoring indicators such as housing delivery, employment development and policy implementation.

It helps the Council identify whether planning policies are achieving their intended outcomes and whether any changes to the Plan may be required.

Internal CIOS

Status: Ongoing