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Design Quality Supplementary Planning Document

The Design Quality Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) will build on relevant Core Strategy and Development Management policies to develop a foundation for driving up the standard of built development in the Borough. As well as giving a clear basis for decision making it will serve as a guide to developers as to what standards Copeland is looking for. It will also give updated guidance on the technicalities of planning applications, such as Design and Access Statements and ‘Building for Life’ standards. Its aims are to encourage development which reflects Copeland’s distinctive character, and to foster creative modern architecture which enhances our towns and villages, rather than clashing with them.

South Whitehaven Supplementary Planning Document

The South Whitehaven Plan has been prepared by the Planning Policy Team, in partnership with Story Homes and Home Group.

It was adopted by Copeland Council as a Supplementary Planning Document in March 2013.

View the Adoption Statement - South Whitehaven Plan SPD

West Whitehaven Supplementary Planning Document

Work has started on the preparation of a new Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) for the area of coastal fringe between the Candlestick Chimney in the north and Birkhams Quarry to the south. The SPD will encompass the former chemicals works on the “Marchon / Rhodia” site, Haig Mining Museum and part of the St Bees SSSI along the coastal strip. The Cumbrian Coastal Path runs approximately north / south through the area, linking Whitehaven Harbour to the north west’s only section of Heritage Coast at St Bees Head.

West Whitehaven has a complex and extensive history of mining, quarrying and industrial activity which has left a legacy of ground contamination, mine shafts and scars in the landscape, as well as a number of buildings and structures of historical and archaeological interest. The area also supports a variety of interesting and nationally significant wildlife. The SPD will set out planning guidelines for West Whitehaven’s future protection and enhancement, and will identify possible areas where carefully designed, small scale development which meets local needs, may be acceptable.

Core Strategy Examination News

Examination into the Core Strategy and Development Management Policies 2012 – 2027.

This page has been drafted by and is the responsibility of Yvonne Parker, Programme Officer for the Examination. Yvonne is an impartial officer of the Examination and works under the direction of the Inspector. Yvonne has no involvement in the preparation of the document.

The Inspector Paul Crysell BSc MSc MRTPI has been appointed by the Secretary of State to conduct the Examination to determine whether the document is sound.

The Programme Officer details: Address: 2 Priory Court, Burnley, Lancashire, BB11 3RH Tel: 01282 450522 Mobile: 0781 333 4305 Email: posltd@virginmedia.com