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