Demolition plans in Copeland

29 demolition applications were submitted in Copeland in the last 12 months, from garages and outbuildings to whole buildings. Of the 16 decided so far, 15 were approved. Demolish-and-rebuild schemes also appear under planned new homes.

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14 Oct 2026 Pending 4/26/2321/0F1

Sellafield Site, Sellafield

Prior notification of proposed demolition of a utilities store

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14 Oct 2026 Pending 4/26/2322/0F1

Sellafield Sites, Seascale

Prior notification of proposed demolition of calder hall turbine hall b

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21 Sept 2026 Pending 4/26/2291/0F1

Rangamaria, Nethertown, Egremont

Demolition of existing dilapidated dwelling and new build replacement

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16 Sept 2026 Pending 4/26/2286/0F1

Sellafield, Seascale

Prior notification of proposed demolition – single storey sectional building complex

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2 Sept 2026 Pending 4/26/2274/0F1

West Garth, Scalegill Place, Moor Row

Demolish existing detached garage, replace with larger attached garage

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19 Aug 2026 Approved 17 Sep 4/26/2264/0N1

Greenmoreside Farm, Seascale

Prior notification for the full demolition of a complex of vacant agricultural buildings (resubmission of 4/26/2212/0N1)

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10 Aug 2026 Approved 5 Oct 4/26/2257/0F1

74 Lowther Road, Millom

Demolition of garage and erection of wrap around extension

Copeland
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30 Jul 2026 Approved 22 Sep 4/26/2243/0E1

Elf Hall, Lady Hall, Millom

Lawful development certificate to confirm that a material commencement has been made to planning permission reference 4/25/2262/0F1 - demolition of ex...

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Frequently asked questions

Do you need planning permission to demolish a building?
Most demolition outside conservation areas is permitted development under Part 11 of the GPDO, but you must submit a prior-approval application covering method and restoration. Demolition of dwellinghouses always needs prior approval, even where permitted development applies.
What is a 'replacement dwelling' application?
Planning permission to demolish an existing dwelling and replace it with a new one. The principle is not automatic: councils assess the replacement against local policy on impact, scale, design and any heritage or rural-character considerations.
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