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CONVERSION & ALTERATIONS TO THE FORMER MEDICAL SURGERY TO CREATE 3 NO. NEW RESIDENTIAL APARTMENTS; DEMOLITION OF EXISTING GARAGE TO THE REAR & THE ERECTION OF A NEW DWELLING ON SITE OF DEMOLISHED GARAGE ALONG WITH ASSOCIATED CAR PARKING AREA AND GARDENS

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VARIATION OF CONDITION 8 (EXTERNAL FINISHES) OF PLANNING APPROVAL 4/21/2121/0F1 - PROPOSED EXTENSION TO SOUTH SIDE OF IVORY BUILDING TO PROVIDE FOR A NEW ENTRANCE/LOBBY AREA, OFFICE SPACE & A NEW STAFF CAFETERIA; NEW EXTERNAL SPIRAL STAIRCASE TO EAST ELEVATION; NEW DRAINAGE WORKS; PROVISION OF AN ATTENUATION POND

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VARIATION OF CONDITION 2, PLANNING CONDITION 15 AND PLANNING CONDITION 16 OF APPLICATION REF. 4/13/2148/0F1 – THE REUSE OF PREVIOUSLY DEVELOPED SITE FOR HOLIDAY DEVELOPMENT COMPRISING 19 HOLIDAY UNITS, A LEISURE FACILITY, MANAGER ACCOMMODATION, FORMATION OF ACCESSWAY, A BRIDGE OVER DUB BECK & WILDLIFE HABITAT PLAN. PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SPECIFICATION OF WINDOWS FROM TIMBER TO ALUMINIUM AND AMENDMENT OF PROPOSED ROOF SLATE FINISH

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OUTLINE APPLICATION FOR THE SITING OF 3 NO HOLIDAY ACCOMMODATION PODS/UNITS INCLUDING APPROVAL OF SITE LAYOUT, ACCESS, PARKING & SCALE (NO OF UNITS ONLY) WITH ALL OTHER MATTERS RESERVED

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CONVERSION OF FIRST AND SECOND FLOORS FROM FORMER OFFICES INTO FOUR RESIDENTIAL APARTMENTS

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New council roles to improve wellbeing

Published: 13/07/2022

NEW roles at Copeland Council will link residents directly with help for their health and wellbeing.

The council's social prescribing team now includes two 'Community Connectors'. They are available to support people in a more holistic way by connecting them with a range of groups, activities and services.

Previously, residents needed to either access the council's directory of groups themselves, or be referred by NHS staff.

More views sought on potential Gypsy and Traveller site

Published: 13/07/2022

COPELAND Council is asking residents about the allocation of land at Sneckyeat in Hensingham as a potential permanent site for Gypsy and Traveller accommodation.

This second round of consultation starts today and runs until August 24. It also asks residents to comment on a new policy around nutrient neutrality in watercourses.

Copeland's Portfolio Holder for Strategic Planning, Coun Andy Pratt, said: "We are legally required to identify land to meet the needs of all communities, including Gypsies and Travellers.

APPLICATION TO DETERMINE IF PRIOR NOTIFICATION IS REQUIRED FOR THE ERECTION OF A GENERAL PURPOSE/MACHINERY STORE