Jack Hill, Allithwaite

December 2nd, 2013 | Posted by Chris Garner in News - (Comments Off on Jack Hill, Allithwaite)

At its November Planning Committee South Lakeland District Council resolved to grant planning permission for four dwellings on the edge of the village of Allithwaite . The permission will be one of the first residential consents granted by the planning authority following the Inspectorate’s findings that the South Lakeland Land Allocations document is “sound”. Garner … Read more

Vicarage Lane, Burton in Kendal

December 2nd, 2013 | Posted by Chris Garner in News - (Comments Off on Vicarage Lane, Burton in Kendal)

A planning inspector has allowed an appeal made by Garner Planning Associates for one dwelling  outside the settlement boundary. In his conclusions the Inspector agreed that the proposal would not cause significant harm to the character and appearance of the area and the settlement boundary does not represent a constraint to development due to the absence … Read more

Greenside Farm, Hincaster

December 2nd, 2013 | Posted by Chris Garner in News - (Comments Off on Greenside Farm, Hincaster)

South Lakeland District Council’s Planning Committee members have given a resounding thumbs up for 18 houses on the former poultry farm site with a vote of 10 to 1 in favour. Members considered it significant that there were previous planning permissions on the site for 80 chalets and were of the view that residents of … Read more

Growth and Infrastructure Bill receives Royal Assent

April 26th, 2013 | Posted by Chris Garner in News - (Comments Off on Growth and Infrastructure Bill receives Royal Assent)

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UPVC Windows acceptable in a Conservation Area

March 15th, 2013 | Posted by Chris Garner in News - (Comments Off on UPVC Windows acceptable in a Conservation Area)

Following an appeal submitted by Garner Planning Associates, against an enforcement notice served by Wyre Borough Council, the Planning Inspector  agreed that it was inappropriate to require the property owner to replace 30 upvc windows with wooden sash windows. The Inspector concluded that:- “The installation of uPVC window frames at the Fleetwood Arms has not adversely … Read more

Swallows and Amazons

February 7th, 2013 | Posted by Chris Garner in News - (Comments Off on Swallows and Amazons)

Garner Planning Associates has secured planning permission for a holiday let use for part of Arthur Ransome’s Lake District home at appeal. The Lake District National Park insisted that the use of part of the property must be for local needs housing, but the Planning Inspector agreed this was not appropriate in this instance.

Garner Planning Associates assists in securing consent for Blackburn Cathedral Quarter scheme

January 3rd, 2013 | Posted by Chris Garner in News - (Comments Off on Garner Planning Associates assists in securing consent for Blackburn Cathedral Quarter scheme)

Garner Planning Associates, acting as agent for Maple Grove Developments, has assisted in securing planning, listed building and conservation area consents for an extension to the Grade II* Blackburn Cathedral, including 10 apartments and six scholar bedsits, a six storey 60 bedroom hotel with ground floor retail and commercial space, a six storey office block … Read more

South Lakeland Land Allocations Hearings stalled

December 19th, 2012 | Posted by Chris Garner in News - (Comments Off on South Lakeland Land Allocations Hearings stalled)

South Lakeland District Council have requested that the Planning Hearing, commenced in October 2012 be stopped. The Hearings are likely to resume in Spring/early Summer 2013. Ex055 Inspector Ltr to SLDC request

Affordable housing justifies planning permission

December 19th, 2012 | Posted by Chris Garner in News - (Comments Off on Affordable housing justifies planning permission)

Planning permission has been granted at appeal for a scheme of five dwellings in Cumbria because of the need for affordable housing. Read More.

Cumbria Financial Contributions

December 19th, 2012 | Posted by Chris Garner in News - (Comments Off on Cumbria Financial Contributions)

Cumbria County Council have issued a draft Planning Obligations documents setting out financial contributions expected from development schemes. Comments are required by 28th January 2013. Draft Planning Obligations