Public consultation on discounted sale and local occupancy policies

We are running a consultation on our policies for discounted sale and local occupancy Restrictions. Find our new policies and give us your feedback.

We're reviewing the following policies: 

  • Discounted Sale (under the Affordable Housing Scheme)
  • Local Occupancy Restrictions (for ex-council houses that are subject to Section 157 of the Local Housing Act 1985)

Our current policies are based on our legacy council areas and are different across Eden and South Lakeland. 

We are developing two new policies, which will standardise the regulations for the whole of Westmorland and Furness. This will ensure we have unified and consistent approach for everyone who lives in our area.

As part of our review, we're running a consultation for our new:

How to give your feedback

We welcome your feedback, comments and suggestions. Your views will help us to improve our service.

To comment, please contact us by email:

affordable.housing@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk

To help us review your feedback, please clearly state:

  • the name of the policy you're commenting on 
  • the relevant paragraph number within the document 

The consultation will close on Wednesday 5 August 2026.