A reminder to all developers large and small – you must ensure that appropriate documentation is submitted to the planning authority prior to the commencement of development. If you do not the sanctions can be harsh and draconian, meaning the loss of potential exemptions and the payment of thousand of pounds to the planning authority.

Garner Planning has in recent months secured planning permission for a variety of residential schemes, including:- 5 new dwellings in Kendal; a new dwelling on the edge of Cark – outside the settlement boundary; a new dwelling on the edge of Warton in the Arnside/Silverdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty; a dwelling in the open … Read more →

Garner Planning has secured planning permission for a new dwelling on the edge of the village of Thornthwaite, just to the north of Keswick. The new dwelling will replace a former commercial garage, last used for commercial purposes in the early 1990’s, making a significant improvement to the approach to the village. As the site … Read more →

Garner Planning has assisted the H&H Group in securing planning permission for a new Pioneer food hall, 11 industrial units and a 295 space car park at the Rosehill Industrial Estate, Carlisle. The new food hall will benefit from the location’s agricultural identity, support local food producers and provide better facilities for Carlisle residents. New … Read more →

Consumer habits are changing and the closure of public houses is occurring at a rapid rate as a result. The change of use of public houses to alternative uses can be controversial and a sensitive subject for local communities. Garner Planning has recently secured planning permission for the change of use of a public house … Read more →

Garner Planning has secured planning permission to convert a modern building to two holiday lets on the edge of the Lake District National Park and separately the conversion and extension of a barn to two holiday lets. If you seek either farm diversification or a holiday let consent then call Chris Garner on 01539 734365.

Following the Government’s success in the Appeal Court revised Planning Practice Guidance has been introduced today which indicate that:-  contributions should not be sought from developments of 10-units or less, and which have a maximum combined gross floorspace of no more than 1000sqm  in designated rural areas, local planning authorities may choose to apply a … Read more →

The Housing and Planning Bill received Royal Assent on 13th May. The Government seeks to achieve 200,000 Starter Homes by 2020. Regulations are to follow providing further detail.  

Garner Planning has secured planning permission for two holiday lets in Longsleddale. The site is in the open countryside and involves the conversion of an existing barn and a single storey extension to the barn. If your property has traditional farm buildings that you consider has the potential to convert then please call Chris Garner … Read more →

The Court of Appeal has today ruled that small housing sites should be exempt from the need to provide affordable housing. The Government appealed against an earlier High Court decision that found in favour of Reading and West Berkshire Councils. Today’s decision is to be welcomed. It means that more sites will come forward for … Read more →