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Search the Public Notice PortalEssential repair works have been proposed at a primary school to tackle deteriorating building conditions and improve safety for pupils and staff.
A listed building consent application has been submitted to the Lake District National Park Authority for works at Captain Shaw’s C of E School on Main Street in Bootle.
The scheme, put forward by Cumberland Council and registered on 8 June, focuses on repairing and replacing key elements of the building fabric, which officers say is suffering from significant moisture damage and decay.
Plans include the replacement of cast-iron rainwater goods, repairs to external render and internal plasterwork, as well as alterations to the school’s twin flue system.
According to the application, the current condition of the building has led to moisture ingress and deterioration of historic timber features, raising concerns over the safety of those using the site.
The proposed upgrades are also intended to improve the school’s mechanical and electrical systems, including reducing risks associated with the existing oil-fired heating appliance.
Most of the works would be carried out on a like-for-like basis, with replacement materials carefully matched to the building’s existing appearance to preserve its historic character.
However, the plans do include a modest extension to the height of the twin flue, which would be slightly more visible from the west and along Chapel Lane.
Applicants say this change is necessary to meet modern safety standards.
Temporary measures will also see sections of children’s play equipment and planters moved during the works, before being reinstated once completed.
The application states the overall approach has been designed to ensure minimal visual impact while safeguarding the long-term condition and usability of the listed building.
