Daniel Hunt

Kendal

Local Democracy Reporter at Newsquest

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800-home development in Barrow will not be 'silver bullet' for housing needs

1 day ago | nwemail.co.uk | Daniel Hunt

A view across the Marina Village site over Cavendish and Ramsden docks (Image: Westmorland and Furness Council) AN 800-home development will not be a ‘silver bullet’ for Barrow’s housing needs, according to the council leader. Leader of Westmorland and Furness Council councillor Jonathan Brook told cabinet members the proposed Marina Village development will go ‘some way’ to meeting additional housing needs but added ‘significant’ other development would be required.
Plans to increase security at Barrow Library after 'unauthorised access' of roof

1 day ago | nwemail.co.uk | Daniel Hunt

Barrow Library (Image: Google) PLANS have been lodged for new fencing at Barrow Library following ‘unauthorised access’ of the roof area. Westmorland and Furness Council has lodged a planning application to carry out security improvement works to the back of the library on Ramsden Square. Planning documents state: “Due to unauthorised access to the library roof area out of hours via the external fire escape, alterations to the existing mesh and gate protection is required.
Village ‘desperately’ needs shop that served as ‘crucial amenity’

5 days ago | nwemail.co.uk | Daniel Hunt

Moorland Stores (Image: Google) A NUMBER of objections have been lodged against plans to convert a closed store – which served as a ‘crucial amenity’ in a Cumbrian village – into a flat. Kirkby Platinum has applied to Westmorland and Furness Council to determine if prior approval is required to convert Moorland Stores on School Road in Kirkby-in-Furness into a ground-floor flat.
Charity's plan for additional caravan pitches turned down by inspector

6 days ago | nwemail.co.uk | Daniel Hunt

Entrance to Castle Head Field Centre (Image: Google) A GOVERNMENT inspector has turned down plans from an environmental education charity in south Cumbria to create additional caravan pitches in a bid to provide additional income. The Planning Inspectorate has dismissed an appeal from the Field Studies Centre to create seven additional caravan or motorhome pitches on an area of land to the north of Castle Head Field Study Centre in Grange.
Residents group oppose plans for solar farm the size of 115 football pitches

1 week ago | nwemail.co.uk | Daniel Hunt

The proposed development in south Cumbria (Image: Stephenson Halliday and Innova) A RESIDENTSs group has voiced their opposition to plans for a solar farm in south Cumbria the size of 115 football pitches. Innova Renewables Developments Limited has submitted a planning application to Westmorland and Furness Council for a solar farm and energy storage system on land to the south of Riddings Lane in Gleaston, between Barrow and Ulverston.
New facilities planned at one of UK's largest outdoor centres

1 week ago | nwemail.co.uk | Daniel Hunt

A CHARITY has lodged plans for a number of facilities at one of the largest outdoor education centres in the UK, following the sale of part of its site. YMCA Fylde Coast has submitted a series of planning applications to the Lake District National Park Authority (LDNPA) for new facilities at YMCA Lakeside south camp, on the western shore of Windermere, after the sale of the north camp.
BAE Systems lodge plans to replace tower on Barrow Island

1 week ago | nwemail.co.uk | Daniel Hunt

Aerial view of the yard on Barrow Island (Image: Google) BAE SYSTEMS have lodged plans to replace a tower in Barrow after the company decided repairs to the structure were ‘uneconomical’. The defence giants have submitted an application to Westmorland and Furness Council to replace a header tank tower in the BAE yard on Barrow Island. According to planning documents a recent inspection concluded that the tower required repairs to ensure it remained ‘safe’ for operation.
New plans revealed to convert former café into tap room

1 week ago | nwemail.co.uk | Daniel Hunt

The site of the Giggling Goose in Ambleside (Image: Google) NEW plans have been lodged for a tap room in Ambleside. Lakes Brew Co has submitted a new planning application to the Lake District National Park Authority (LDNPA) to convert the former Giggling Goose café in Ambleside into a drinking establishment after the previous proposals were withdrawn. According to planning documents the applicants aim to ‘future proof’ the Old Mill and create a ‘beautiful space’ in Ambleside.
Plans for 20mph speed limits in these nine areas could be approved by councillors

1 week ago | nwemail.co.uk | Daniel Hunt

The proposals will be discussed on April 24 at Kendal Town Hall (Image: Newsquest) PLANS to introduce a number of 20mph zones in south Cumbria could be given the go-ahead by councillors next week. Members of the South Lakeland locality board for Westmorland and Furness Council are recommended to approve proposals to introduce reduced speed limits in nine areas when they meet on April 24 at Kendal Town Hall.
Council stress devolution funding must address 'historic underinvestment' in Cumbria

1 week ago | nwemail.co.uk | Daniel Hunt

The Liberal-Democrat led authority state the funding must be sufficient to address ‘historic underinvestment’ in the area. (Image: NQ) THE council has stressed the importance of ‘sufficient’ funding if devolution in Cumbria is to go-ahead to address a ‘legacy of underinvestment’. Westmorland and Furness Council has responded to a government consultation on the creation of a strategic mayoral authority in Cumbria which could lead to mayoral elections in May 2026.