Ulverston Planning Applications Include Storage Containers, Home Improvements and Old Police Station Conditions
A number of planning applications linked to Ulverston were active during April, covering commercial storage plans, home improvements, listed building work and details linked to a major town centre redevelopment.
The applications include plans for 19 metal self-storage containers at Unit 12-14 Ulverston Auction Mart, a new sun room extension at 13 Flan Close, and approved plans to convert part of a detached garage at 3 Quaker Fold into ancillary living accommodation.
Other applications include details linked to The Old Police Station and Courthouse on Neville Street, works at 28 Sunderland Terrace, and a listed building consent application at Tarnside Cottage in Leece.
Key Ulverston Applications
Recent Ulverston planning applications include:
- Unit 12-14 Ulverston Auction Mart, North Lonsdale Terrace – siting of 19 metal self-storage containers
- 13 Flan Close – replacement of rear conservatory with a flat-roof sun room extension and rear bedroom
- 3 Quaker Fold – conversion of part of a detached garage into ancillary living accommodation, plus a rear shed
- The Old Police Station and Courthouse, Neville Street – approval of details for noise and landscaping conditions
- 28 Sunderland Terrace – alterations including a new uPVC door, internal reconfiguration and hybrid heating system
- Tarnside Cottage, Leece – listed building consent for replacing concrete roof tiles with natural slate
Storage Containers Planned at Ulverston Auction Mart
One of the more notable applications is for Unit 12-14 Ulverston Auction Mart on North Lonsdale Terrace.
The proposal seeks permission for the siting of 19 metal self-storage containers. The application is a resubmission of a previous proposal and is currently listed as being under officer consideration.
If approved, the scheme would add storage use to part of the auction mart site. These types of proposals are usually assessed for their impact on nearby properties, traffic, access, appearance and the surrounding area.
Sun Room and Bedroom Extension Proposed at Flan Close
A householder application has also been submitted for 13 Flan Close.
The plans include demolishing the existing rear conservatory and replacing it with a flat-roof sun room extension. The proposal also includes a rear bedroom with roof lanterns to both spaces.
This type of application is common in residential areas, where homeowners want to replace older conservatories with more usable rooms.
The plans may create:
- More year-round living space
- A brighter rear room through roof lanterns
- Improved layout compared with the existing conservatory
- Extra bedroom space at the back of the property
Garage Conversion Approved at Quaker Fold
Plans at 3 Quaker Fold have been approved with conditions.
The application involves converting the ground-floor portion of an existing detached garage into ancillary living accommodation, described as a granny annexe. It also includes a single-storey shed to the rear of the garage.
The council’s planning register shows the application was approved with conditions on April 28.
Ancillary accommodation is usually linked to the main home. It can provide extra living space for family members, but it is not normally treated in the same way as a fully separate dwelling.
Old Police Station and Courthouse Conditions Being Considered
Another town centre application relates to The Old Police Station and Courthouse on Neville Street.
This is not a fresh full planning application for the whole redevelopment. Instead, it is an application to approve details reserved by conditions attached to earlier planning permission.
The details relate to:
- Condition 18 – noise
- Condition 19 – landscaping
The application remains under officer consideration.
Condition applications are common after larger schemes have been approved. They allow the council to check specific details before parts of a development move forward.
Works Proposed at Sunderland Terrace
Planning notices also listed applications for 28 Sunderland Terrace.
The plans include:
- Reopening a former rear doorway for a new uPVC door
- Partly infilling an existing door to form a window
- Adding internal partitions to reconfigure rooms across all floors
- Installing a hybrid heating system
- Adding an air-source heat pump in the rear yard
- Installing a gas boiler at first-floor level
A linked listed building consent application was also listed for the same works.
Because listed building consent is involved, the council must consider the impact of the works on the character and historic fabric of the property.
Slate Roof Works Planned at Tarnside Cottage
A listed building consent application was also advertised for Tarnside Cottage in Leece, Ulverston.
The proposal is for the replacement of concrete roof tiles with natural slate. The notice states the work is part retrospective.
This type of application is often used where a building has heritage value and roofing materials can affect its appearance. Natural slate may be considered more appropriate for some older buildings, depending on their setting and history.
What Happens Next?
Submitting a planning application does not mean work can begin straight away.
Each application must go through the planning process. Depending on the scheme, planning officers may consider:
- Design and appearance
- Impact on neighbours
- Highways and access
- Noise
- Landscaping
- Heritage and conservation issues
- Local planning policy
Westmorland and Furness Council says residents can check planning applications through its online planning register, and it also publishes weekly lists of new applications and decisions.
For Ulverston residents, the latest applications provide a snapshot of ongoing change in and around the town, from home improvements to commercial storage plans and work linked to historic buildings.
