A BUILDING firm is preparing to start an extension and modernisation project on a school in Millom.

Samuel Sheldon Ltd, based in Millom, has been contracted to carry out plans previously approved by Copeland Borough Council for repairs and an extension to St James' School in the town.

The report by CBC on approval of the plans said: "This application seeks to replace poor quality facilities within an existing school within one of the Borough’s Key Service Centres. 

"The existing cloakroom at this site will be replaced with a large extension providing additional internal space for two existing classrooms within the site. 

"Whilst larger in scale than the existing development, the proposal is considered to reflect the character of the existing extension and will not have a detrimental impact on residential amenity.

"Although modern materials are used they are considered acceptable in this context.

"The application also includes the provision of a disabled ramp providing access to two classrooms within the site."