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Planning and building control
Planning and building control regulations control what you can build.
If your development relates to quarries, mines, landfills and various other forms of waste in our area, you will need to apply for planning permission.
An ambitious proposal that could include the development of around 10,000 new homes, new employment opportunities, community facilities and a new Southern Link Road.
Advice from Natural England for areas in Cumberland that need to be considered for development plans or projects so they do not add to existing nutrient burdens within the catchment.