Barrow Planning Applications Include Six-Bedroom HMO, Digital Billboard and Home Extensions
A number of planning applications were submitted across Barrow during May, covering new housing, business signs, coastal work and home improvements.
One of the most notable proposals would turn part of a Dalton Road building into a six-bedroom house in multiple occupation.
Other applications include a large digital advertising screen on Walney Road, an electric vehicle charging point near the town centre and several extensions to homes across Barrow.
Planning applications for the area are handled through the Borough of Barrow-in-Furness Planning Hub, which can be accessed through Westmorland and Furness Council’s planning search service.
Key Applications Submitted in May
Applications recorded during May include:
- 210 Dalton Road – change of use to create a six-bedroom HMO
- Carpet World, Walney Road – illuminated digital advertising screen
- 3 St George’s Square – installation of an electric vehicle charging point
- 51 to 55 Duke Street – two non-illuminated signs
- 208 Abbey Road – two-storey side and rear extension
- 5 Beverley Avenue – two-storey side extension and rear extension
- Walney coast – details linked to coastal work and habitat management
- 131 Mill Lane – replacement of a conservatory with a rear extension
Six-Bedroom HMO Proposed on Dalton Road
One of the largest applications submitted during May relates to 210 Dalton Road.
The plans would change part of the ground floor and the upper floors of the building from commercial use into a six-bedroom house in multiple occupation.
The proposed accommodation would fall within the C4 planning category. This normally covers smaller HMOs shared by between three and six unrelated people.
Residents would share facilities such as a kitchen, bathroom or living space.
The application was recorded under reference B20/2026/0247.
Roof and External Work at Dalton Road Property
A separate application was also submitted for 220 Dalton Road.
The proposal includes:
- Replacing the main roof
- Carrying out work to a rear plant system
- Replacing felt on a flat roof
- Installing new fascias and soffits
- Repointing external brickwork
- Replacing one rear window
The applicant is seeking a lawful development certificate for the work rather than full planning permission.
A lawful development certificate can confirm whether proposed work can go ahead without a normal planning application.
Digital Advertising Screen Planned for Walney Road
Carpet World on Walney Road has applied for permission to install an illuminated digital advertising screen.
The display would be fixed to the southern wall of the building.
Plans state that the screen would measure no more than six metres wide and three metres high. It would project by up to 20 centimetres from the wall.
Digital signs can be considered under advertisement rules, with planning officers looking at issues such as appearance and road safety.
New Signs Proposed on Duke Street
Plans were also submitted for two signs at 51 to 55 Duke Street.
The aluminium composite signs would be fitted to the existing canopies above the entrances to the building.
Neither sign would be illuminated.
Applications for signs may be assessed based on their size, design and effect on the appearance of the building and surrounding area.
Electric Vehicle Charging Point Near Town Centre
An electric vehicle charging point could be installed outside 3 St George’s Square.
The charger would be positioned at the front of the building.
Public and private charging points are becoming more common as the number of electric vehicles on UK roads grows.
The application will still need to be considered through the normal planning process before work can begin.
Coastal Work Proposed on Walney
Two of the May applications relate to previously approved coastal work off Honey Pot Lane on Walney.
One application covers details of the imported stone that would be used during the work.
A second relates to a habitat management and monitoring plan. It also covers requirements linked to biodiversity net gain.
These are applications to approve conditions attached to earlier planning permissions. They do not seek permission for an entirely new development.
Home Extensions Proposed Across Barrow
Many of the applications submitted during May involve changes to existing homes.
At 131 Mill Lane, plans would see an existing conservatory demolished and replaced with a single-storey rear extension.
A larger home extension was proposed at 4 Anchor Road. The structure would extend by around 3.6 metres from the original rear wall of the house.
At 15 Earle Street, plans were submitted for a rear extension projecting by no more than 3.5 metres.
A further application at 35 Lowther Crescent would turn an existing conservatory into a larger and more permanent extension.
Side and Rear Extensions Planned
Several homeowners have also applied for larger side and rear extensions.
At 5 Beverley Avenue, the proposal includes:
- A two-storey side extension
- A single-storey rear extension
- Internal changes to the existing home
Plans for 208 Abbey Road include a two-storey extension to the side and rear of the property.
The existing garage would also be shortened and changed into a storage area.
At 17 Bermuda Crescent, the applicant wants to build a first-floor side extension. New paving would also be installed at the front to create off-road parking.
Kitchen and Living Space Improvements
An application at 32 West Avenue proposes a ground-floor rear extension.
The extra space would be used to create a larger kitchen and improve the layout of the home.
At 3 Rother Green, plans include a single-storey rear extension with a pitched roof.
The walls of an existing store would also be raised before a new warm roof is added.
These types of extensions are often used to create open kitchens, dining rooms and flexible family spaces.
Porch and Roof Changes at Infield Crescent
Plans were also submitted for work at 2 Infield Crescent.
The application includes:
- Building a new open porch
- Adding stone facing to the front of the house
- Altering the roof of an existing structure
A separate application at 8 Eccleriggs Avenue seeks a minor amendment to plans that have already been approved.
The original scheme covered a two-storey side extension and a single-storey rear extension.
What Happens Next?
Submitting a planning application does not mean that the proposed work has been approved.
Planning officers may consider:
- The size and design of the development
- Its effect on nearby homes
- Parking and road safety
- Noise and disturbance
- Flooding and drainage
- Wildlife and biodiversity
- The character of the surrounding area
- Local and national planning policies
Applications can be approved, refused or changed before a final decision is made.
Residents can search for individual applications, view plans and submit comments through the Barrow Planning Hub while the relevant consultation period remains open.
