A PLAN submitted to Allerdale Borough Council for a new roundabout in Workington has been granted.

The roundabout forms part of a wider development that is planned for Lillyhall North, Branthwaite Road, Winscales, Workington.

The scheme was given the go-ahead on conditions and includes a second phase to the development.

This could include the redevelopment of the area for a variety of industrial, storage, research and development and industrial process use buildings.

The proposal relates to a large, greenfield site beyond the northern extent of the existing Lillyhall Estate, which comprises a mix of industrial, commercial, R&D, educational and training uses, and is a key employment site for West Cumbria.

In the summary of the council’s recommendations for the plans, it was stated: “The proposal secures funding to facilitate the infrastructure necessary to develop the site and make it more attractive and economically viable for private investment.”

You can view the application at allerdale.gov.uk.

You should use the reference: FUL/2021/0009