Multi-million pound plans that will result in substantial regeneration improvements in the Cumberland area were all approved yesterday (Wednesday, 19 February 2025).
Plans for areas including Carlisle, Millom and Workington were all given the go-ahead at Cumberland Council’s Planning Committee. These included:
- Workington Town Deal plans for land remediation at Oldside. This supports future development of the Port of Workington as a clean energy and logistics hub.
- Listed building consent for internal improvements at Carlisle Market Hall. This includes the potential removal of two clusters of market stalls to form an open space seating area. Cumberland Council is currently progressing the scheme and working alongside the new leaseholders of the site, Bearmont Group.
- Borderlands funded plans for Carlisle Station Gateway. This includes a new public car park and square to the south of Carlisle station, at Court Square. The development is a key part of the £27 million Carlisle Station Gateway project, which aims to enhance the station and create a more welcoming environment for both residents and visitors.
- Devonshire Street, Carlisle improvements. Approval was granted for the removal of six existing wall-mounted lights (three on each side of Devonshire Street). The outdated LED lamp units, along with their associated cabling and junction boxes, will be replaced with sleek, modern architectural lighting. The new system will feature external LED lighting bars designed to highlight the upper floors of the buildings, adding a striking visual element to the street's appearance.
- Millom Town Deal plans for a new leisure centre. The project will offer a swimming pool, sports hall and fitness studios within the setting of a community and leisure hub.
The Cumberland Council regeneration schemes have all been supported by UK Government funding and other than the Market Hall plans - which are still under discussion - are under development.
Leader of Cumberland Council, Cllr Mark Fryer, said:
“The planning approvals signal a significant step forward for some of our major transformation schemes. Our area is undergoing some multi-million pound changes with regeneration work underway in our towns and city. It is an exciting time for Cumberland and our changing landscape will provide lasting benefits that will support our economy and our communities.”
Find out more about Cumberland’s regeneration plans at www.cumberland.gov.uk