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Application overview
Erection of building for staff accommodation and laundry facility following demolition of existing building, varation of condition 2 (plans) and conditioin 5 (solar panels) on planning permission 7/2025/5489
Proposal details
- Reference
- 7/2026/5408
- Alternative references
- PP-15099697
- Ward
- Coniston and Hawkshead Ward
- Parish
- Coniston
- Agent
- Harry Tonge
- UPRN
- MAN000000000011698
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Building at, Dixon Ground Farm, Coniston, LA21 8HQ
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Documents 9 of 9
| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Proposed Elevations (Rear)Plan | Not published | View |
| Proposed Elevations (Front)Plan | Not published | View |
| Proposed First Floor planPlan | Not published | View |
| Proposed Ground Floor planPlan | Not published | View |
| Covering letterOther supporting information | Not published | View |
| Application Form - Without Personal DataApplication form | Not published | View |
| Copy of decision notice7/2025/5489Background Information | 28 Jul 2026 | View |
| Officer's reportDelegated report | 18 Sept 2026 | View |
| Decision noticeDecision notice | 18 Sept 2026 | View |
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Decision & conditions
Copy of decision notice7/2025/5489 Decision noticePlanning conditions
- Prior to the first use of the development hereby permitted, the solar panels as shown on drawing no. 7279 12 (Proposed Elevations Sheet 1) shall be installed and shall be operational. Thereafter the solar panels shall be retained and maintained as operational. REASON: In the interests of increasing the proportion of energy generated through renewable and low carbon sources in accordance with Policy 20 (Renewable and Low Carbon Energy) of the Lake District National Park Local Plan 2020-2035.
- Prior to the first use of the building hereby permitted, secure, cycle storage shall be provided under the covered parking area shown on drawing no. 7279 10 (Proposed Ground Floor Plan) and maintained thereafter. REASON: To encourage sustainable modes of transport to and from the site in accordance with Policies 01, 06 and 21 of the Lake District National Park Local Plan 2020-2035.
- The development hereby permitted shall be commenced before 29 April 2029. REASON: Imposed in accordance with the provisions of Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act, 1990.
- The dwellings hereby permitted shall not be occupied otherwise than by a Person with a Local Connection as his or her Only or Principal Home, or the widow or widower of such a person, and any dependents of such a person living with him or her. The Occupant will supply to the Local Planning Authority (within 14 days of the Local Planning Authority's written request so to do) such information as the Authority may reasonably require in order to determine whether this condition is being observed. In this condition the following definitions apply: 'Person with a Local Connection' means an individual who immediately prior to occupation of the dwelling satisfies one of the following conditions: (1) The person is employed, is about to be employed, or was last employed in the Locality defined, for a minimum of 16 hours per week; or (2) The person needs to live in the Locality defined because they need substantial care from a relative who lives in the Locality defined, or because they need to provide substantial care to a relative who lives in the Locality defined. Substantial care means that identified as required by a medical doctor or relevant statutory support agency; or (3) The person has been continuously resident in the locality defined for at least three years immediately prior to: a) Needing another dwelling resulting from changes to their household, (including circumstances such as getting married/divorced, having children, or downsizing) b) Undertaking full-time post-secondary education or skills training and is returning to the locality defined within 12 months of its completion, or c) being admitted to hospital, residential care or sentenced to prison, and are returning to the locality defined within 12 months of their discharge/release, or (4) The person is a former resident who lived in the Locality defined for at least three years and then lived outside the Locality defined for social and/or economic reasons and is returning to live in the Locality defined within three years of the date of their departure, or (5) The person is a person who – a) Is serving in the regular forces or who has served in the regular forces within five years prior to occupation; b) Has recently ceased, or will cease to be entitled, to reside in accommodation provided by the Ministry of Defence following the death of that person’s spouse or civil partner where - i. The spouse or civil partner has served in the regular forces; and ii. Their death was attributable (wholly or partly) to that service; or c) Is serving or has served in the reserve forces and who is suffering from a serious injury, illness or disability which is attributable (wholly or partly) to that service 'Locality' shall mean the administrative areas of the Parishes of: Broughton East; Cartmel Fell; Claife; Colton; Coniston; Crook; Crosthwaite and Lyth; Dunnerdale with Seathwaite; Haverthwaite; Hawkshead; Hugill; Kentmere; Lakes; Lindale and Newton in Cartmel; Longsleddale; Nether Staveley; Over Staveley; Satterthwaite; Skelwith; Staveley in Cartmel; Torver; Underbarrow and Bradleyfield; Windermere; Witherslack; Meathop and Ulpha; and those parts of the Parishes of: Blawith & Subberthwaite; Broughton West; Egton with Newland; Grayrigg; Helsington; Kirkby Ireleth; Levens; Lowick; Selside and Fawcett Forest; Strickland Ketel; Strickland Roger; and Whinfell which lie within the administrative area of the Lake District National Park. An 'Only or Principal Home' is a dwellinghouse which is occupied continuously for a minimum period of six months in every twelve month period. For the avoidance of doubt the dwelling shall not be occupied as a second home or for holiday letting accommodation. The obligations contained in this condition shall not be binding or enforceable against any mortgagee or any receiver appointed by such a mortgagee, or any person deriving title through such a mortgagee or receiver provided always that a successor in title of such a person will be bound by the obligations contained in this condition. REASON: To ensure that the resulting accommodation is occupied by persons with a defined local need in order to comply with Lake District National Park Local Plan Policy 15 and the accompanying Housing Supplementary Planning Document. The provisions relating to armed forces personnel are in accordance with the Allocation of Housing (Qualification Criteria for Armed Forces) (England) Regulations 2012.
- The external walls of the building hereby permitted shall be clad with juniper green (RAL 160 50 20) corrugated metal sheeting and the roof would be covered with Jet Black (RAL 900) or Anthracite Grey (RAL 7016) corrugated metal clad roof on the south-west facing roof slope and Jet Black (RAL 900) or Anthracite Grey (RAL 7016) profile metal sheeting on the north-east facing roof slope. REASON: To ensure a satisfactory standard of appearance of the development in accordance with Policies 01 and 06 of the Lake District National Park Local Plan 2020-2035.
- The development hereby permitted shall not be carried out otherwise than in conformity with the following submitted plans and details: - Drawing no’s 24001-LP (Site Location Plan) and 7279 02 Rev. A (Proposed section) received under application reference 7/2025/5489 - Drawing no's 7279 10 (Proposed Ground Floor Plan), 7279 11 (Proposed First Floor Plan), 7279 12 (Proposed Elevations Sheet 1) and 7279 13 (Proposed Elevations Sheet 2) - Planning & Heritage Statement received under application reference 7/2025/5489 - Bat & Bird survey received under application reference 7/2025/5489 - Construction Method Statement reference CDMSv1, dated 22/09/2025 received under application reference 7/2025/5489 - Noise Impact Assessment dated 19/03/2026 received under application reference 7/2025/5489 REASON: For the avoidance of doubt.
- Informative The public have the right to pass and repass along the footpath/bridleway at all times, so it must be kept clear during the development works. it should not be obstructed with contractors vehicles or with deposited items such as building materials. Particular care should be taken of the public's health and safety during the works. You should be aware that if you intend to alter the footpath's surface, you need our permission to do so. Any damage caused to the surface of the footpath by the building works must be made good.
- Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (England) Order 2015 Article 35(2) statement. The Local Planning Authority did not identify problems arising in relation to dealing with the application.
