Development Control

Cumbria County Council is the Minerals and Waste Planning Authority for the area of Cumbria outside of the Lake District and the Yorkshire Dales National Parks. It is responsible for dealing with planning applications for minerals and waste related developments and those for the county council's own developments (such as schools, offices and highway depots). Applications for all residential, commercial and other types of development outside the National Parks are dealt with by the six district councils.

The County Development Control Team is responsible for assessing and monitoring proposals for mining, quarrying and waste management facilities. The team also works to ensure compliance with planning permissions and for taking enforcement action against unauthorised minerals and waste developments outside the National Parks.