Planning advice for highways, drainage and developer contribution matters

The Flood and Development Management Team responds to consultations on planning applications on behalf of Cumberland Council in its capacity as:

• Local Highway Authority
• Lead Local Flood Authority
• Local Education Authority

Benefits of pre-planning advice

Pre-planning application discussions can result in an improved application that is more likely to be approved. Developers have found the pre-application process can reduce overall costs by cutting down on further work and speeding-up the decision making process once an planning application has been submitted.

The advice can cover views and guidance on:

• suitability of highway access, layout and/or parking arrangements
• whether a drainage strategy or design is likely to be acceptable
• the level of detail needed in documentation required to be submitted in support of a planning application - such as whether a Transport Note, Transport Statement, Transport Assessment and/or Travel Plan is required and the scope of its content
• whether a contribution towards highways, drainage or education infrastructure is likely to be required
• relevant standards and policies that should be applied

Find out about pre-application charges

How to apply

To get planning advice, complete a copy of the application form and attach the support documentations that are specified in the form.

Form for Pre-Planning Application Advice (interactive word document 71KB)

Form for Pre-Planning Application Advice (PDF - non-interactive version 211KB).

The completed form and relevant supporting documents should be sent to us by email.

Email: PreApp@cumberland.gov.uk

Please note that this service is just for Highways, Drainage and Education advice.  If a full pre-app service is required, the scope, fees and how to apply are on our pre-planning webpage.The highways, drainage and education advice will be included in the full pre-app service if the more wide-ranging review is required.

Responding to planning applications

The Flood and Development Management Team responds on behalf of the council as a consultee to the local and county planning authorities planning applications as the:

• Local Highway Authority
• Lead Local Flood Authority
• Education Authority

If you would like any information in relation to our response to a planning application, please contact us.

Telephone: 0300 373 3736
Email: DMandLLFA@cumberland.gov.uk
Address:
Flood and Development Management Team
Parkhouse Building
Carlisle
CA6 4SJ