Garner Planning has assisted South Lakes Housing to progress a planning application for 25 dwellings, including 24 affordable and 1 self-build unit. RG Parkins prepared the drainage strategy. Members of South Lakeland District Council’s Planning Committee, resolved to grant planning consent, subject to a S106 agreement, which will address the detail of the affordable housing … Read more →

Garner Planning has received Approval of Prior Notification for the conversion of a steel framed farm building to a dwelling near Wigton Cumbria. If you have agricultural buildings that you consider could be converted to a residential use, then give Chris a call on 01539 734365.  

Garner Planning has secured planning permission for 3 dwellings on Abbey Road, Barrow in Furness. The site had its challenges with both drainage and extensive tree cover. Thanks to RG Parkins and Treescapes Consultancy for their work in resolving all issues satisfactorily. Although the planning application was not granted as quickly as we would like, … Read more →

Garner Planning has won an appeal against Craven District Council’s refusal of planning permission for two dwellings at Low Bentham. The Inspector agreed that the site was within the main built up area, contrary to the local planning authority’s contention that the site lay outside the village. If you have had a planning application refused … Read more →

Garner Planning, working with Dearbhail Keating of John Coward Architects, has secured planning permission for two dwellings in Broughton-in-Furness village centre. The three storey town houses each have four bedrooms. The site is within the Conservation Area and close to a number of listed buildings, so sensitive design was the key issue. If you have … Read more →

Garner Planning has secured outline planning permission for a new dwelling within the village of Crosthwaite, near Kendal. Members of the Lake District National Park Authority considered the application given objections from local residents and the parish council, but agreed that the proposal was appropriate within a village. Given the current Covid-19 situation, the Development … Read more →

Garner Planning has secured a consent for two pods, as part of a farm diversification scheme, in South Lakeland. If you are considering a similar proposal give Chris a call on 01539 734365.

Garner Planning provided support to Aamir Design in securing planning permission for a builders merchants and industrial/warehousing building in Blackpool. If you are considering a commercial development, give Chris Garner a call to discuss.  

Garner Planning has secured consent to use an outbuilding within the grounds of a residential property for holiday letting purposes. If you have a building that you consider might be suitable for such a use, please give Chris Garner a call to discuss on 01539 734365.

Members of South Lakeland District Council’s Planning Committee unanimously voted to approve planning permission for 30 dwellings at Kendal Parks, Kendal. The site, on the edge of the town, will provide a mix of two, three and four bedroomed properties. Garner Planning acted for Russell Armer in securing the approval.