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Council launches new support for private landlords

Published: 14/09/2021

COPELAND Council is launching a new programme of support for private landlords.

A new tenancy support service, alongside a series of financial incentives are on offer should private landlords be willing to support housing Copeland’s residents.

The new service will support the relationship between tenant and landlord and will be free of charge to both.

The council has employed a new Private Rented Accommodation Officer to provide the service, through funding from The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.

SINGLE STOREY EXTENSIONS TO SIDE AND REAR

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REMOVAL OF SYCAMORE TREE SITUATED IN A CONSERVATION AREA

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Copeland residents invited to have their say on Local Plan changes

Published: 13/09/2021

COPELAND residents are being invited to have their say on significant changes to the Local Plan that are being considered.

The Council is in the process of developing a new Local Plan, which will guide development and investment in the borough until 2035.

Local Plans are used to help decide on planning applications and other planning related decisions. They are the local guide to what can be built where, shaping infrastructure investments and setting out the vision for development in the borough.

Focused Pre- Publication Draft Changes Consultation

Copeland Local Plan 2021- 2038 - Focused Pre- Publication Draft Changes Consultation September 2021

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Response Form for Publication Draft

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Weekly list of planning applications received week ending 03/09/21

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Weekly list of planning applications determined week ending 03/09/21

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ERECTION OF DETACHED GARAGE AND EXTENSION TO EXISTING GAMES ROOM IN GARDEN TO FORM ANNEX (RESUBMISSION/AMENDMENT TO APPROVED APPLICATION 4/21/2185/0F1)

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Copeland’s shopfronts set for improvement

Published: 08/09/2021

TODAY (Tuesday) Copeland Council has adopted a document that will help improve the quality of shopfronts within Copeland’s towns and villages.

The Shopfront Design Guide Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) will help ensure attractive, effective and appropriate shopfronts are provided and maintained.

The draft document was agreed by Councillors in April, and a six-week consultation was launched to give residents, businesses and interested parties the opportunity to comment on a draft of the SPD before a final version was produced.

Copeland Borough Council

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