Planning policy for current Local Plans

Local Plans and planning policy documents that currently apply across Cumberland.

Cumberland Council inherited the adopted Local Plan documents from the former councils, including the Cumbria Minerals and Waste Local Plan.

These plans continue to apply in the relevant former council areas until they are replaced by the Cumberland Local Plan.

The current plans covering each area are:

All current and emerging Local Plans and supporting documents are listed in the Cumberland consolidated policy document.

Local Development Scheme

The Local Development Scheme (LDS) sets out the timetable for preparing development plan documents and supporting evidence.