A REQUEST for planning permission has been submitted to Copeland Borough Council with intentions to build a dormer bungalow at Drigg Road in Seascale.

John Gainford of Calderbridge has submitted the planning application to the council which requires full planning approval.

The existing site was a commercial coal yard in Drummore.

In the design and access statement, the applicant said: “John is very committed to the delivery of this scheme at Drummore, Drigg Road, Seascale and has carried out extensive studies, surveys, consultations, outline planning applications and assessments, in order to create a deliverable, and sustainable residential development.”

Outlining the vision for the development, they said: “The aspiration to create a cohesive design that brings character to the area and exciting home that meet the needs of residents, CBC Planning Policy, and minimise impact on the environment.”

The development will include “suitable vehicular and pedestrian’s access, conforming with highways requirements.

A sustainable drainage solution will be used for both surface and foul water.

On the theme of sustainability, the applicant said: “Use of low energy LED light fittings across the scheme further enhances the carbon efficiency of the development, Low flow rate taps, showers and reduced capacity cisterns all combine to further ensure efficient use of water; reducing total water demand by this residential scheme markedly.

“Provision for the storage of waste recycling receptacles will be provided and a Site Waste Management Plan will be implemented during the construction phase of the development reducing the amount of waste that would be ultimately destined for landfill (Policy DM11 – Sustainable Development Standards).”

Mr Gainford’s development has been designed to fit in with the nearby architecture.

The statement said: “It is considered that the scheme respects the visual environment in which it sits and would positively enhance the locality by redeveloping the existing commercial site, every effort has been made to ensure the scale of the proposed development reflects that of proposed neighbouring properties and the site.”

The Environment Agency’s flood risk map was used in creating the plans.

“It can be seen from the above that the property falls outside the floor risk area and therefore is safe to develop, it should also be noted that this has not been known to have flooded over the recent period as Policy ENV1 – Flood Risk and Risk Management.”

The public are entitled to comment on all planning applications submitted for their area, supporting or objecting to them.

To comment on this planning application visit: https://www.copeland.gov.uk/planning/application/42124300f1

All applications can be viewed on the Copeland Borough Council planning portal.