Category: Resident

Fylde Local Plan to 2032 – Comprehensive list of evidence

Posted on June 24, 2019 by in Resident
The Local Plan needs to be based on robust evidence and an understanding of the key social, economic and environmental characteristics that make up Fylde. There are many pieces of evidence covering a range of themes that are being used to inform the preparation of the emerging Fylde Local Plan. Below is a list of all the…

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Brownfield Register

Posted on June 24, 2019 by in Resident
The government have recently introduced a legal requirement for councils to prepare, maintain and publish a register of brownfield land that is considered appropriate for residential development. Brownfield land registers are in two parts:
  • Part 1 is a list of brownfield sites that are considered appropriate for residential development;
  • Part 2 consists of sites which have…

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Bin collection day

Posted on June 14, 2019 by in Resident
Collections across the borough take place every week, alternating between recycling and general waste. All collections take place on the same day meaning you only have to remember one day of the week to present your recycling and rubbish. Please enter your postcode or first line of your address to find your…

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Advice on submitting your planning application

Posted on June 07, 2019 by in Resident
Whilst the councilcan provide guidance to help you submit your planning application, you may wish to employ your own planning agent to submit an application on your behalf. There are many different construction professionals who will be able to assist you, each will have different skills and the type of professional you employ willdepend upon…

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Discretionary Housing Payments & Discretionary Council Tax support

Posted on May 23, 2019 by in Resident

If the amount of Housing Benefit or the housing costs element of Universal Credit you receive does not cover your full rent, you may be able to apply for a Discretionary Housing Payment (DHP) to help you pay the shortfall. A DHP may also be able to help if you have an urgent need to move with no time to save for a…

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