Priorities for developing places

Meet the annual affordable housing supply need

This priority aims to build thriving communities by utilising various approaches to provide a range of housing wherever it is needed.

Develop policies that allow housing to support mixed and balanced communities

This priority aims to ensure that the council can develop Cumberland-wide policies to ensure a range of accessible affordable housing for local households and support other council policies.

Seek opportunities to intervene in the housing market to facilitate affordable and suitable housing

This priority aims to identify ways the council can become pro-active, innovative and collaborative in the housing market.

Investigate ways to mitigate the effects of second homes and holiday lets 

This priority aims to enable internal and external partners to provide solutions to the issues of second homes and holiday lets.