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Scoping consultation

Have your say on the preparation of the Cumberland Local Plan and how we engage with communities and stakeholders.

We are carrying out a scoping consultation to help shape the new Cumberland Local Plan, including a minerals and waste plan.

The consultation runs from 14 September 2026 to 23 October 2026.

We are seeking views on:

  • matters that should be considered as part of preparing the Local Plan
  • what the Local Plan should contain
  • how we should engage with communities, organisations and stakeholders during the preparation of the Local Plan

Take part in the consultation

The consultation closes on Friday 23 October 2026.

You can submit your comments online:

Scoping Consultation for the Cumberland Local Plan

View the consultation documents

The consultation documents are available below:

Paper copies of the consultation documents are available from:

Allerdale House, New Bridge Road, Workington, CA14 3YJ

Civic Centre, Rickergate, Carlisle, CA3 8QG

Market Hall, Market Place, Whitehaven, CA28 7JG