PLANS have been given the go-ahead to construct an agricultural building in Thursby.

Allerdale Borough Council received notice of plans for the structure at High Whinnow Farm on April 25.

The applicant, Ms Taylor submitted prior notification to determine if prior approval was needed for the works at Whinnow Road.

She hopes to build an agricultural crop store at the site.

In response, the chief officer for place and governance said: “After full consideration of your proposals, I consider that the details (siting, design and external appearance) are acceptable and therefore prior approval is not required from Allerdale Borough Council.

“You may therefore proceed with the development subject to any other statutory consent which you may require.”

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Explaining the process, Allerdale Council told the applicant that they are required to notify the planning authority in writing and within seven days of the date on which the development is substantially completed.

“The development must be carried out in accordance with the details submitted with the application.

They said: “The development must be carried out within a period of five years from the date in which the application was received.”

The officer said: “If within a period of ten years from the substantial completion of the development, the building permanently ceases to be used for agricultural purposes (and planning permission for an alternative use has not been granted within three years) the building must be removed unless the authority has otherwise agreed in writing and the land must be, so far as is practicable, restored to its former condition.”

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

To view applications submitted for your area, visit: https://www.allerdale.gov.uk/en/planning-building-control/planning-applications/