Our offices at Voreda House in Penrith are closed to the public because of flooding. We apologise for any inconvenience caused. You can call our Penrith customer services team on 0300 373 3300 or contact us online.
Flooding management and prevention
How we manage flood risk, fund future flood schemes and help communities to become more resilient to flooding.
The purpose of this guide is to provide advice and guidance on the design elements that combine to create successful residential and commercial developments in Cumbria.
If you are carrying out work that could obstruct the flow in an ordinary watercourse or involves culverting an ordinary watercourse, you will need to get consent from us first.
The Local Flood Risk Management Strategy sets out how local flood risks will be managed in Westmorland and Furness, who will deliver them and how they might be funded.
The benefits of receiving advice before submitting a planning application for any proposals for five or more residential dwellings or commercial/industrial developments.