The Penrith Strategic Masterplan A Vision to 2050

07/02/2019

Eden District Council’s Executive agreed the following recommendations at its meeting on the 5 February 2019 for the Penrith Masterplan with the forthcoming Local Government Elections taking place in May 2019:
1. Action on the Penrith Strategic Masterplan, with the exception of the ongoing analysis, be suspended until after the forthcoming elections in May 2019
2. The new Council administration should consider the outcomes from the analysis work and any other representations and alternative suggestions submitted and determine the most appropriate course of action;
3. the Executive should give consideration to the matter of public consultation on the Penrith Strategic Masterplan (in its current or amended form) after the elections in May 2019.

11/01/2019

Eden District Councillors last night (10 Jan 2019) debated the Penrith Strategic Masterplan read more about the outcomes from the meeting:

Eden District Councillors debated the Penrith Strategic Masterplan last night (10 January 2019) at a full Council Meeting held at Penrith Town Hall. The Penrith Strategic Masterplan has no legal status and was subject to a non-statutory public engagement for over eight weeks from 10 September – 2 ...

04/12/2018

Executive receives update on Penrith Masterplan engagement process

Tonight (4 December 2018) Eden District Council’s Executive received an update on the public engagement process for the Penrith Strategic Masterplan - A Vision to 2050. Read more

Tonight (4 December 2018) Eden District Council’s Executive received an update on the public engagement process for the Penrith Strategic Masterplan - A Vision to 2050. The non statutory public engagement process for the Masterplan (the document has no legal status), took place over eight weeks fr...

06/11/2018

The Penrith Strategic Masterplan - The Process So Far and Next Steps:

The Penrith Strategic Masterplan: A Vision to 2050 – is a non-statutory document looking primarily at a spatial strategy for the future growth of Penrith and wider Eden. This has been the subject of an eight week engagement process which was concluded on the 2 November 2018. At the start of the engagement process on the 8 September 2018, a public notice was published in the Cumberland & Westmorland Herald outlining:

‘A vision to 2050, a non-statutory document that sets out the Council’s proposals for how the area can grow over the next 32 years…. It is intended that the Masterplan in its current or amended form will inform a review of the Eden Local plan in due course.’

As a non-statutory discussion document it is not required to follow the same process and requirements as a statutory Local Plan. The next stage is to review the results of the engagement process, which will inform an early review of the Local Plan or part of the Local Plan which is hoped to commence in the summer of next year. The Government requires us to review the Local Plan every five years, but in reality as local plans can take several years to complete this is part of a continual process of review. This is particularly important in respect of our current employment allocations which are either under development or very much all committed, such that we are even now having to consider the next areas for development. This was part of the rationale for the production of the current Masterplan and the engagement process, which was looking to identify additional employment land which in turn would have a knock on requirement for the identification of additional housing land.

Following the conclusion of the engagement process for the Penrith Strategic Masterplan it is intended to prepare a report to go before Council Members in December 2018 which will include an overview of the public engagement process and outline the next steps and timescales for taking forward a formal review of the Local Plan next year.
For more information about the Penrith Strategic Masterplan – A Vision to 2050, including frequently asked questions visit

About Beacon Villages Beacon Villages is an exciting plan to bring 5,560 new homes and over 7,000 new jobs to the Penrith area over the next three decades. It is the cornerstone of the Penrith Strategic Masterplan which sets out the case for three new

31/10/2018

Missed our final pop up shop event?
You can still get involved!
Complete our survey to share your thoughts and opinions on the development of Penrith and Eden → https://bit.ly/2IwQ3G0

29/10/2018

The final pop up shop event takes place tomorrow in Penrith 📍
This is your chance to share your views and opinions on the future of Penrith.
Learn more about our vision here → https://bit.ly/2NlF5Es

26/10/2018

The Masterplan is not fully reliant on a Northern Relief Road.
Alternative solutions include upgrading existing roads, improving junctions on the A66 to reduce congestion and adding new bus routes to serve our three new villages and employment areas.
The proposed location of the new Beacon Villages would naturally see more vehicle movements being taken from Junction 41 which is an underutilised motorway junction.
Learn more about our plans to improve transport links → https://bit.ly/2NgkG3y

25/10/2018

The first stage of the public engagement process for the Penrith Strategic Masterplan is now entering its final week and closes on 2 November 2018. To visit http://socsi.in/ryXrj or attend the public engagement event at Penrith Leisure Centre on Tuesday 30 Oct from 5pm-7pm http://socsi.in/qPPee

25/10/2018

The final pop up shop event takes place next week in Penrith 📍
We want to hear your views and suggestions on our plans for a future Penrith.
Read our Masterplan here → https://bit.ly/2NlF5Es

24/10/2018

Penrith already benefits from excellent transport links and the proposed dualling of the A66 will further improve journey times.
Our review will cover everything from improving traffic flows at Kemplay roundabout to ensuring public transport services link to the town centre and train station.
Find out more about our vision for improving transport links → https://bit.ly/2NgkG3y

22/10/2018

When planning for the future, we need to make sure we’ve taken every step to reduce congestion on our main roads and in the town centre.
We are already looking into how we can best manage increased traffic on our major routes in a way that is good for Penrith and Eden.
Learn more about our view to improve transport links → https://bit.ly/2NgkG3y

21/10/2018

The final pop up shop event takes place on 30th October in Penrith 📍
Join us, to share your suggestions and feedback on how you believe Penrith should grow over the next few decades.
Read more on our vision → https://bit.ly/2RTcHwH