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Local Plan Publication Draft Addendum Consultation

Consultation on Local Plan Publication Draft Addendum document (relating to Policy H9 – Gypsy and Traveller Allocation and Policy N5 – Water Resources)

Arlecdon & Rowrah

Map of Arlecdon & Rowrah highlighting the proposed Site Allocations. 

For more information on the Site Allocations and Policies Plan, please click here

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Beckermet

Map of Beckermet highlighting the proposed Site Allocations. 

For more information on the Site Allocations and Policies Plan, please click here

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Beckermet Industrial

Map of Beckermet Industrial highlighting the proposed Site Allocations.

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Bigrigg

Map of Bigrigg highlighting the proposed Site Allocations. 

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Brownfield Register

Copeland Borough Council Brownfield Land Register

Cleator

Map of Cleator Moor highlighting the proposed Site Allocations. 

For more information on the Site Allocations and Policies Plan, please click here

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Cleator Moor

Map of Cleator Moor highlighting the proposed Site Allocations. 

For more information on the Site Allocations and Policies Plan, please click here

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Conservation and Design Documents and Guidance

This page contains conservation area appraisals, consultation documents, supplementary planning documents and other resources related to the Council’s conservation and design service.

Conservation Area Design Guide

Copeland Borough Council has now adopted the Conservation Area Design Guide SPD as from December 5, 2017.

Copeland Borough Council - Playing Pitch Strategy Needs Assessment

Copeland Borough Council - Playing Pitch Strategy Needs Assessment

Copeland Core Strategy and DM Policies Archive

This page intends to provide archive information of the process to adoption of the Copeland Core Strategy and Development Management Policies DPD.

To view the adopted Local Plan, visit the Copeland Local Plan 2013-2028 Core Strategy and Development Management Policies webpage.

Copeland Local Plan

Copeland Development Plan

Development Planning is a vital tool in helping us and the community respond to the challenges that lie ahead for Copeland.  It can help us to prepare the land, the places, the infrastructure and the services that will be needed, and it can set out the basis for making choices about new development.  

This page sets out the statutory planning documents which make up the current Development Plan. Planning applications must be determined in accordance with the Development Plan unless other material considerations indicate otherwise. The current Development Plan comprises the Core Strategy and Development Management Policies DPD (Adopted in December 2013) and a number of policies “saved” from the Copeland Local Plan 2001-2016. These documents are considered further below.

We are in the process of producing a new Local Plan which will replace the Core Strategy and saved policies. The emerging Local Plan is considered further below.

Copeland Local Plan 2021-2038 Evidence Base

The following evidence documents have been produced to support the policies and proposals within the Copeland Local Plan 2021-2038.

Copeland Local Plan 2021-2038: Examination

Copeland Borough Council has now submitted the Local Plan to the Secretary of State for independent examination. 

This page provides the latest updates as the Local Plan progresses through the examination process.

Copeland Settlement Landscape Character Assessment 2020

The quality and variety of the landscape of Copeland is an invaluable resource and one of the district’s greatest assets. Protecting and enhancing the special character of the landscape that contributes towards local identity and distinctiveness is an important part of the planning process and essential to quality of life. Landscape character assessment is a useful tool in identifying the special qualities that give a landscape its sense of place. Recognised by Government and promoted by Natural England, it can aid the planning, design and management of a landscape.

Copeland Viability Assessment

Copeland Stage 2 Viability Assessment.  This assessment informs and supports the policies and the proposed site allocations in the Copeland Local Plan 2021-2038.  It builds upon the stage 1 assessment to consider the initial viability of proposed development sites in Copeland, both in terms of initial construction and abnormal costs and also Local Plan policy requirements.  The reports is currently in draft to allow for comments and feedback alongside the Local Plan Publication Draft Consultation.

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

Cumbria Wind Energy SPD

The Cumbria Wind Energy Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) was produced in partnership with Cumbrian Local Authorities and formally adopted by the local planning authorities in Allerdale, Carlisle, Copeland, Eden, South Lakeland and the Lake District National Park. It provides locational guidance for wind farm developments. This SPD was adopted in January 2008.

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.

Development Management DPD Section

Archived Content - This page is for information only.

The Council submitted the Core Strategy and Development Management Policies DPD for independent examination on 31 October 2012. Visit the Core Strategy and Development Management Policies Examination webpage.

Development Plan Documents

The Local Development Framework contains a portfolio of Local Development Documents (LDDs). Local Development Documents are generally Development Plan Documents (DPDs) or Supplementary Planning Documents (SPDs).

Distington

Map of Distington highlighting the proposed Site Allocations. 

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Egremont

Map of Egremont highlighting the proposed Site Allocations. 

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Employment Land Availability Study

Employment Land Availability Study (ELAS)

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