SELLAFIELD, SEASCALE Data via plota.co.uk

4/26/2165/0F1 Approved

Proposal

PRIOR NOTIFICATION OF PROPOSED DEMOLITION OF A PREFABRICATED OFFICE BUILDING Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
29 May 2026
Approved
2 Jul 2026

Approved on 2 Jul 2026 · Last checked 11 Jul 2026

Cumberland
Planning Authority Score
5.7/10
Average
#109 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Cumberland is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #201 out of 292. Householder applications are more likely to be approved here than most councils, with a 98% approval rate vs 90% nationally.

More permissive than most councils
98% approved vs 90% nationally
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Cumberland decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
97%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #2 of 292
98%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #9 of 292
56%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (64%) #201 of 292
43%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #167 of 292
85%
Minor dwellings approved
117 decided (1-9 homes)
100%
Major dwellings approved
22 decided (10+ homes)
97%
Change of use approved
89 decided
1,146
Total decisions
37 refused in 2025