PLANS to close what was described as an operational highway in the Brampton area have been approved.

The decision was taken by members of Cumberland Council's planning committee at a meeting at the Civic Centre in Carlisle on Wednesday (June 5).

According to the planning application the move will mean that the layby will now form part of the curtilage ancillary of an existing pub, the Lane End Inn in Hayton Lane End, Hayton.

Planning officer Alanzon Chan told members that the application was recommended for approval subject to a number of conditions.

When the matter was put to the vote it was approved with one vote against and one abstention.