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Make an application through the Planning Portal.

The Building Act contains provisions that enable local authorities to control demolition works for the protection of public safety and to safeguard adjoining properties.

Buildings and structures can become dangerous for a variety of reasons, ranging from a gradual deterioration through lack of maintenance, to a more dramatic cause such as a fire, storm, explosion or vehicle impact.

Once approval has been given or a building notice accepted, you will receive an inspection regime that lists the construction stages for which we require notification and can subsequently arrange inspection.

The inspection regime will be made up of notifications, which are a fundamental requirement in order to receive a completion certificate. The inspections required can vary depending on nature of the project and application type (Building Notices generally require more inspections than Full Plan applications).

Building Regulations consent is a different requirement from planning permission, and must be applied for separately.

The majority of building work requires Building Regulations consent. To determine whether the work you plan to carry out is subject to the Building Regulations:

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We provide a low cost, flexible and responsive trade waste collection service to small and large producers of commercial waste throughout Copeland.

We offer free advice on container location, collection and other aspects of trade waste that could save you money.

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Community Trigger Referral Form

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Antisocial behaviour is behaviour that has caused, or is likely to cause, harassment, alarm or distress to someone. It can have a huge impact on its victims and, in some cases, on the wider community.

If you have reported three or more incidents of antisocial behaviour in six months to the council, police or housing provider, and the behaviour continues, you can ask for the case to be reviewed. The review will look at whether further action could be taken to resolve the issue.