Upvc windows are rarely considered appropriate in a conservation area but Garner Planning has secured a consent for upvc windows in the Kendal Conservation area, following a retrospective application. Garner Planning has successfully challenged an enforcement notice requiring the removal of a dormer window from a residential property in Bowness on Windermere. If you are … Read more →

Garner Planning has secured planning permission for a single dwelling in the village of Leasgill at appeal. Garner Planning was engaged after South Lakeland District Council refused planning permission. The Planning Inspector agreed that the linear nature of the village had been altered by the recent development of two dwellings (secured by Garner Planning in … Read more →

South Lakeland District Council are asking for information on sites currently allocated for housing development and say:- “It should be note that up to date evidence of sites’ availability and deliverability will be essential in considering whether to carry forward existing allocations into the New Local Plan or whether sites should be de-allocated.” If you … Read more →

Members of South Lakeland District Council’s Planning Committee voted unanimously to grant planning permission for 23 houses in the village of Allithwaite. Garner Planning acted for Kendal based Russel Armer Ltd in promoting the scheme.    

Garner Planning has secured planning permission for a new dwelling based on emerging planning policy. The planning authority considered the proposal was neither infilling or rounding off of the settlement, as required by current policy, but agreed it complied with draft planning policy and therefore granted consent. If you have land or property that you … Read more →

The Lake District National Park appear to have adopted a more positive position towards the re-use of redundant or disused traditional buildings in isolated locations in the open countryside. If you have a traditional building and wish to discuss its potential, please give Chris a call.

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Garner Planning, acting as agent for Maple Grove Developments, has secured planning permission for a new six storey building (ground floor commercial uses with offices above) within the Blackburn Cathedral Quarter. The new building will form part of a wider town centre redevelopment scheme that as already been completed following planning and listed building consents … Read more →

Garner Planning has obtained a Certificate of Lawfulness to enable a large dwelling overlooking Lake Windermere to be occupied without the need to comply with a restrictive planning condition limiting occupation to persons employed in the keeping and breeding of horses. If an occupancy restriction is a concern for you give Chris a call to … Read more →

Garner Planning has secured planning permission for the change of use of an office building, on a business park just outside Kirkby Lonsdale, to a kitchen showroom use.