Below are standard documents relating to
- Section 38 and Section 278 technical approval documents
- Legal documents
- Drainage easements
- Street lighting easements
- Bonds
Some of these documents are for information only. You will not be able to print or edit these documents.
Our Section 38 and Section 278 application process is changing. From 1st April 2022 we will no longer require hard copies plans to be submitted for new applications.
Applications will be rejected if they do not include the following:
- Fully completed proforma
- Payment date and reference
- All relevant documents in electronic format
Technical approval documents
- Application form - Section 38 (pdf) (April 2023)
- Application form - Section 38 (Word) (April 2023)
- Application form - Section 278 (pdf) (April 2023)
- Application form - Section 278 (Word) (April 2023)
For large documents (up to 4gb) there is the option to upload these via the Council's Egress Form. Please note that we are unable to download documents from third party servers.
Please ensure all paper plans submitted are folded to A4 size and the drawing block is on the front. If plans are not folded, they will not be accepted.
Legal documents
Section 38
- Draft Section 38 Agreement (with mortgage) (February 2023)
- Draft Section 38 Agreement (without mortgage) (February 2023)
Section 278
- Draft Section 278 Agreement - Developer Constructing (August 2021)
- Draft Section 278 Agreement - CC Constructing (August 2021)
Drainage Easements
- Drains and Soakaways (December 2011)
Street Light Easements
- Street Lights and Wall Mounted Lights (December 2011)
Bonds
Performance Bonds
We will accept Bonds from NHBC and any accepted company. To be accepted a company must meet the accepted ratings range from one of the below rating agencies.
| Rating Agency | Accepted Rating Range |
|---|---|
| Standard and Poors | A A1 |
| Moody | A P1 |
| Fitch | A F1 |
| A.M Best | a AMB-1+ |
We must accept your Bondsman before we progress your application.
Should you have any queries please contact highways-estates@cornwall.gov.uk.
Advance Payments Code
- Draft APC Bond (August 2011)
You can request amendments to the Advance Payments Code Bond wording. A fee is payable per amendment request. We will not consider your request until you have paid the fee. This is payable irrespective of whether the amendment is accepted or not. Please forward any amendments to highways-estates@cornwall.gov.uk.
Please note time limited APC Bonds are not acceptable.
Please contact the case office on the APC notice for an engrossed Bond.
Cash Bonds
If not already completed identity verification checks must be undertaken.
The information required is set out in the following documents