PLANS have been submitted to Cumberland Council to replace doors and a window at a historic hall near Workington.

The applicant has proposed a like-for-like replacement of one vertical sash first floor window and one set of ground floor French doors to the east end of the southern elevation of Camerton Hall in Camerton.

According to the planning application the current window and door have been examined by numerous professional joiners who have confirmed they are beyond practical repair.

It states: "We are seeking a like-for-like replacement which would include the selected joiner removing the existing window and door, obtaining a detailed cross-section of the profiles of all areas to make a bespoke replacement indistinguishable from the original."

According to a planning statement the hall is a private residence located on the western edge of Camerton village and it is set in approximately 6.56 acres of land, bound on three sides by farmland and woodland.

The report states: "The proposed work is to the southern elevation, which faces private farmland across an expanse of lawn and mature trees and shrubs.

According to the report the current glazing is not historic and badly scratched/broken in places – it will be replaced with single glazing with the door and lower sash to be safety glass.

It states: "The proposed wood is sapele to ensure longevity of the replacement. Linseed putty will be used to fit the panes."

Over the years water absorption has led to significant wood decay according to the report which adds: "Some external glazing bars have fallen off entirely, leaving the glass barely supported.

"Frame joints have opened. Internal and external paint has significantly peeled to show splintered wood. The wood is so soft any pressure leaves a permanent depression, and even gentle window washing or condensation removal makes the timber flaking worse.

"There have been inappropriate historical repairs, such as attempting to reattach glazing bars with silicone, and using metal L plates at corner joints which have since corroded and caused further damage.

"Neither the window nor door are watertight, and water leaks internally through the gaps in the timber every time it rains."

The report states that the leaks are beginning to impact the surrounding area, such as mould on the shutters behind the doors and staining to the wooden flooring/area under the window.

It adds: "The situation has worsened since the pre-planning application made in August 2023, following three major winter storms which directly hit the southern elevation."

The hall is a Georgian manor house with some Victorian alterations according to the report which adds: "It was rebuilt in 1833 on the site of an earlier tower house.

"The southern elevation is two storeys with an attic and consists of a panelled front door with patterned overlight and side lights with glazing bars in Tuscan doorcase."

In a statement the applicant said: "Once the work has been completed, the replacements will be indistinguishable from their current form and their place within the building as a whole.

"We have taken great care to find a joiner who will make bespoke replacements that match the curve, the profile and the detail of the current window and door."

The application is currently being considered by planning officers at the council.