A LIST of decisions made by the council’s head of planning and place as been presented to councillors.

Copeland Borough Council’s planning panel met in Whitehaven on Wednesday September 28.

And councillors received a report on the decisions made by the authority’s planning boss.

As set out in the constitution, the Head of Planning and Place can issue decisions on planning applications.

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The list of delegated decisions seen by councillors last week included the refusal of a bid by Homes England to build 370 dwellings at Harras Moor, Whitehaven.

Copeland Council issued no objection to Sellafield’s application to prepare land for future waste development, including bulk excavation and reprofiling near the site.

Approval was given to St Bees Little Learners Nursery to change the use of Grindal House’s ground floor from ancillary senior school accommodation to a children’s day nursery. Listed Building Consent was also given for changes associated with the building’s new life.

Officers gave approval to more detailed proposals for five dwellings on land at Birks Road, Cleator Moor.

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Approval was given for the temporary construction, testing and demolition of a mock chimney at Leconfield Industrial Estate in Cleator Moor.

An application to convert an agricultural building at Weddicar Hall into residential accommodation was refused and approved plans to extend a Millom property forming two additional bedrooms and store.

Approval was given for the installation of 22 ground mounted solar panels at Kirkland as well as the construction of a roof over an existing slurry lagoon at Fleming Hall in Gosforth.

Corporate Communications’ bid to covert the first and second floors of former offices at 34 Lowther Street into four residential apartments.

The public can view and comment on all applications submitted to Copeland Borough Council for approval.

To view applications submitted for your area, visit: https://www.copeland.gov.uk/planning

Councillors will take comments of support or objection into account when giving their verdict on proposals.

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