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A controversial planning application to build a convenience store in a pub car park has attracted more than 650 objections since it was resubmitted earlier this year. The submission from Punch Partnerships would see a Co-op shop built in Appleby Road on the car park of the Duke of Cumberland. There has been extensive opposition to the scheme from members of the public, with more than 650 objections submitted online to South Lakeland District Council. One resident of Shap Road said: "I object to this application on the grounds of pedestrian safety due to the increased number of vehicle...

TWO care homes are making improvements after being rated inadequate during the pandemic. Oak Lodge Care Home, in Darlington, still requires improvement, but inspectors from the Care Quality Commission said changes had been made since June, when it raised concerns about infection control, cleaning and PPE. The home in Haughton-le-Skerne, which can cater for 28 adults, was looking after 11 people at the time of the inspection in January. Steve Smith, from Care Homes UK, which runs the home, said a new manager had been working with the local authority to make improvements. He said: “...

Applications Determined Fell 1 mature oak - 5 day notice, Between Lakeshore & Kieran boathouses, Bellman Landing, Storrs Park, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3LH. Application made by Mr Noel McKee. No objection. Building A - roof over sheep pens, Building B - roof over bale pad/hardstanding, Cragg House Farm, Crook, Kendal, LA8 9HS. Application made by Mr E Park. Prior Approval Not Required (NOI). Roof over existing midden/cattle yard, High Loanthwaite, Outgate, Ambleside, LA22 0NL. Application made by Mr David Mallett. Withdrawn. Revised anciliary office and studio building following re...

Applications Determined w/c 25 January 2021 Demolition of two barns and one metal garage that were previously used to house cattle and farm machinery, Espford Farm, Crosthwaite, Kendal, LA8 8BS. Application made by Mr Gordon Thornton. Prior approval not required. Non-material amendment to planning approval 7/2020/5085 (Local occupancy dwelling) including revisions to window openings and roof lights, additional solar panels and the use of UPVC window frames, Overmere, The Barn, Pavement End, Grasmere, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9PT. Application made by Mr D Thompson. Approved unconditionally...

Three people in Preston and a further two in Lytham St Annes were delighted with the win. The Ashbourne Crescent neighbours in Preston netted the windfall when PR2 3ZQ was announced as a Daily Prize winner with People’s Postcode Lottery on Saturday. Then, the Rydal Road neighbours in Lytham St Annes scooped £1k the windfall when FY8 2HP was announced as a Daily Prize winner with People’s Postcode Lottery on Sunday. People’s Postcode Lottery ambassador Judie McCourt sent her well-wishes to the winners. She said: “A big congrats to all of today’s Daily Prize winners!  I ho...