Evidence base

Information used to support the preparation of the Cumberland Local Plan, including consultation findings.

An Issues and Options Public Consultationran from 1 September 2025 and 31 October 2025. It invited comments from residents, businesses and key stakeholder on:

  • the main challenges facing the Cumberland area
  • possible options to address these challenges

The responses help build the evidence base for the new Local Plan and inform how the plan is developed.