Work is set to start tomorrow to remove the screens that were installed by Cockermouth’s Old Courthouse.
The building, which is privately owned, partially collapsed into the River Cocker in October 2023.
Cocker Bridge reopened to two-way traffic last July, but restrictions for pedestrians remained and the screening was installed as protection from any debris that may unattach from the building during bad weather.
However, Cumberland Council said that a new survey carried out by specialist structural engineers said that the screening could be removed.
The authority said: “Since it was installed the partially collapsed Old Courthouse building has been subjected to at least three named storms, none of which have resulted in debris coming from the building into the safety netting provided.”
A Cumberland Council spokesman said: “Using data and a visual inspection of the building, it has been found that there has been no significant movement to the building through extreme weather conditions.”
Cumberland Council said it had no plans to undertake any physical work on the building, as it was still privately owned.
Any work needed on the building is the owner’s responsibility.
However, the authority’s Urgent Work Notice under Section 54 of the Planning (Listed Building and Conservation Area) Act 1990 remains in place.
