Plans for one of the largest housing developments to be built in Workington in recent years have been approved by the Allerdale Borough Council.

Examination proceedings between North Lincolnshire Council and an Independent Planning Inspector will take place over three days beginning Tuesday 13 October.

UK land investment and strategic land specialist Lucent Group has been recognized by the Royal Town Planning Institute for "Excellence in Planning" for their Lincolnshire Lakes development.

Lucent Group calls on local councils and developers to act on the UK Government's announcement to build 100,000 new homes by way of Lucent's proven local partnership schemes. Lucent Group is a site assembly and land development specialist.