Planning applications lodged across Cumbria this week

Summarised from 4 outlets · Updated 18 Oct, 05:59 · Archive

Planning applications have been submitted across Cumbria for home extensions, tree works, telecommunications infrastructure and new buildings.

Planning applications have been submitted to councils across Cumbria covering a range of developments and works. The proposals include residential extensions, tree works, telecommunications infrastructure and new buildings across Westmorland and Furness, North Cumbria, Barrow and Copeland.

Residential projects feature prominently among the applications. These include single and two-storey extensions to existing homes, conversions of garages and barns into dwellings, and alterations to windows and doors. One application in Grange-over-Sands includes a conversion of a garage with a new juliette balcony, whilst another in Whitehaven proposes a two-storey side extension and single-storey front extension.

Tree works are a common feature across the applications. These include height reductions and limb removals on protected trees, crown reductions in conservation areas, and removal of individual trees. Applications also cover works to trees in conservation areas in locations including Burgh by Sands, Stanwix and Dalton.

Telecommunications infrastructure features in multiple applications across the region. These include nine-metre wooden and light poles for telecommunications purposes submitted in various locations, and installations of cabinets under Electronic Communications Code regulations in Barrow.

Other applications include an agricultural storage building in Kirkby Stephen, an accessible entrance porch at a church in Grange-over-Sands with level access and removal of steps, and proposals for signage at Edgehill Park in Whitehaven. In Copeland, prior notifications have been submitted for the demolition of Calder Hall Turbine Hall B and a utilities store at Sellafield.

How it is being reported

• All planning applications lodged in Westmorland this weekHere are the latest planning applications submitted to Westmorland and Furness Council, featuring proposals for home extensions, tree works, and new infrastructure across the area.Westmorland Gazette · 18 Oct, 05:00
• All planning applications lodged in North Cumbria this weekHere are the latest planning applications lodged by Cumberland Council in North Cumbria, including proposals for tree works, telecommunications infrastructure, home extensions and new residential development.Cumberland News · 18 Oct, 05:00
• All planning applications lodged in Barrow this weekHere are the latest planning applications submitted to Barrow Borough Council, featuring proposals for home extensions, tree works, and changes to community and commercial buildings.NW Evening Mail · 18 Oct, 05:00
• All planning applications lodged in Copeland this weekHere are the latest planning applications submitted to Cumberland Council in Copeland, including proposals for extensions, demolition works, advertising signage and alterations to a listed building.Whitehaven News · 18 Oct, 05:00

In this story: Westmorland and Furness Council · Cumberland Council · Barrow Borough Council · Kendal · Grange-over-Sands · Carlisle · Whitehaven · Sellafield

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