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Local planning authorities are required to publish a list of information they need to validate planning applications.

This validation list is based on national and local requirements.

The national requirements include application forms, fees, certificates etc. Currently, Copeland Borough Council does not have any formally adopted local requirements.

In order to ensure a consistent approach for Cumberland Council, which will form on April 1, 2023, in place of Copeland, Allerdale, Carlisle and county councils, we must now introduce a Local Validation List.