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DEVELOPMENT SERVICES HANDBOOK There’s a considerable difference We are very different –we have built a background over 55 years in the installation and supply of Audio/Video Transmission Equipment, following and leading in all the trends and changes in these fields since 1963. During this time, we feel that a proficiency of specialised knowledge is in our company and engineers’ fabric, starting 1963. The advent of Digital Technology presented many years ago, is a Below are twp of our latest completed projects, both are challenge we saw on the advancing digital horizon; advancements which bristling with digital technology. would bring a whole new change to our services landscape and expertise, a Simple user operations. Makes the challenge we have taken a firm hold of and embraced totally. working life smoother & secure. West Point Accommodation, Walney The advantage of many other digitally related aids, of doing so has put us which there are too many to cover in a special place to here. Hopefully our montage of deal with all things companies, where we have carried digital, in CCTV, out supply and installation of many SECURITY, things digital etc., will give you SENTINAL, ANPR, confidence in our professional IPTV, DIGITAL abilities. Visit our website. TELEVISION The branch of Electrical & DISTRIBUTION IN Electronic Engineering we LARGER MULTI specialise in, is totally independent DWELLING from Electrical Installation. DSP BUILDINGS, WIFI Electrical & Electronic Engineering PRIVACY (this is a branch which requires a aspect could be standalone expertise in this digital causing many world. companies offering As you can imagine the digital broadband subject is wide and varied. services, a serious When you have a need for anything vulnerability of digital, please visit our website or Forest Side Hotel –Grasmere being misused give us a call, for a professional and while clients or absolutely no obligation advice. ADVICE employees are using on-line Our engineers are recognised access) DIGITAL MANAGEMENT for service excellence, and have DESIGN AND NETWORKING – at their disposal all the current QUOTE ESPECIALLY QAMPLEX answers and information to NETWORKS. These and many other whatever the future presents. INSTALL digital services must be a serious We have always been ahead of the COMMISSION consideration in new and converted game in our field of expertise, and building structures of all designs, continue to be so, where digital POST INSTALLATION CARE along with the introduction of technology is concerned. Visit our website for more details: Crakeside Business Park, Greenodd, www.owenbayliss.co.uk South Lakes, Cumbria, LA12 7RT www.owenbayliss.co.uk Tel: 01539 466002 Email: [email protected] CONTENTS Welcome ................................................... 3 Regeneration ............................................ 7 Planning Policy .........................................11 Development Control ............................17 Building Control .....................................27 Property Information Team ............... 37 After reading this guide, should you wish to proceed with a project requiring Approval, please ensure that you use Barrow Borough Council Development Services. This is because we provide independent, impartial and publicly accountable service which are carried out by a team of experienced Surveyors and Officers with unrivalled local knowledge. Our services are non profit making and the standards will be implemented fairly and professionally. This publication is also available as an ebook: www.developmentserviceshandbook.co.uk/barrow We very gratefully acknowledge the support of the firms whose advertisements appear throughout this publication. As a reciprocal gesture we have pleasure in drawing the attention of our readers to their announcements. It is necessary however for it to be made clear that, whilst every care has been taken in compiling this publication and the statements it contains, neither the promoter involved nor the Publisher can accept responsibility for any inaccuracies, or for the products or services advertised. 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BARROW BOROUGH COUNCIL DEVELOPMENT SERVICES HANDBOOK 1 • Plant & Tool Hire • Excavators & Dumpers • Rock Breakers & Rollers • Self Drive & Operated • Groundworks • Garden Machinery Hire • Trade Counter & Safety Wear • Hydraulic Fittings • Filters North Lonsdale Road, Ulverston, Cumbria LA12 9EB Tel: 01229 861475 Fax: 01229 861898 Email: [email protected] www.luscombeplanthire.co.uk 2 BARROW BOROUGH COUNCIL DEVELOPMENT SERVICES HANDBOOK WELCOME Shipyard looking South East (over Walney Channel) Hello and welcome to the second edition of Building Control deals with a range of the Barrow-in-Furness Borough Council’s services, including: checking plans and Development Services Handbook. inspection of works on site as it progresses, to ensure they satisfy the standards of the The publication is designed to help you Building Regulations; dangerous structures; understand the services we offer and to demolitions; street naming and numbering ensure the process of accessing them is and safety at sports grounds. clear and straight forward. The purpose of Planning (Development Development Services was formed in April Control) is to protect amenity and the 2014, bringing together Building Control, environment and ensure that change is Planning and Property Information into managed in the public interest. It is not one combined service. The whole team designed to protect the interests of one ensures the Councils statutory duties are person over another. Within the framework met with regard to the relevant legislation of planning legislation, this Council tries to and in accordance with the Constitution of ensure that development is allowed where it the Council to provide an efficient and cost is needed, whilst ensuring that the character effective service. and amenity of the area is not adversely BARROW BOROUGH COUNCIL DEVELOPMENT SERVICES HANDBOOK 3 • Commercial & Domestic Building Contractor • H.S.E. Licensed Asbestos Removal Approved Council Contractor Contractor Units 41 & 42, Trinity Enterprise Centre Furness Business Park, Barrow-in-Furness, CUMBRIA LA14 2PN • Commercial & Tel: 01229 830004 Fax: 01229 830009 www.schofieldconstruction.com Industrial Cleaning in association with Working exclusively with LABC to provide a unique source of information, keeping making your dream home improvement householders up to date with Building project a reality Regulations and planning issues. • Directory of local tradespeople • Advice on homeowner projects www.homeandbuild.co.uk • Case studies • Homeowner guides and resources Visit us on 4 BARROW BOROUGH COUNCIL DEVELOPMENT SERVICES HANDBOOK affected. The future of the Borough needs Over a building’s lifetime, adaptations and to be guided by decisions that improve the additions have most likely been made to quality of life for everyone in the Borough a property. Background information into and which protect and enhance the natural the building’s history can be extremely and built environment. useful when thinking about developing the Planning Policy leads on the monitoring property further. We can also inform you and reviewing of the Local Plan and other if the building is in a conservation area, Council planning policies and supports the is listed or has a Tree Preservation Order Council’s Development Control function within its curtilage. under the Town and Country Planning Acts and related legislation; giving accurate The Council has four priorities: advice and information on the Local • Developing the Local Economy to secure Plan and other relevant planning policy a long term Economic Future for all our documents and legislation. The Barrow Borough Local Plan is important in terms of Community. what the Borough needs, where it should go • A Strong and Vibrant Town Centre and how it should be done. Community The Property Information Team manages • Closing the gap on Health Inequalities and utilises the council’s corporate geographical data including the corporate • Providing a greater choice of good quality land and property gazetteer to ensure housing and regenerating the oldest and councils services operate effectively and poorest quality of housing in the Borough efficiently. Our Local Authority Searches Having appropriate planning policies in presently include copies of all Planning and Building Control decision notices. We place are essential to achieving these four can also provide copies of Section 106 priorities. The Barrow Borough Local Plan Agreements and Tree Preservation Orders. will help towards securing a sustainable Local Land Charges are searches of property long term economic future for the Borough history, they take place when a property is and attracting inward investment. changing hands, usually by solicitors acting on behalf of the purchasers. I know you will find this booklet useful as a guide to Development Services. Development Services now offer for a fee, a unique and concise property history pack Steve Solsby - Assistant Director for residential and commercial properties. (Regeneration and Built Environment) 5 BARROWBARROW BOROUGH BOROUGH COUNCIL COUNCIL DEVELOPMENT DEVELOPMENT SERVICES SERVICES HANDBOOK HANDBOOK 5 ND BUILDERS Services Consulting Civil & Structural Engineers I Extensions & Renovations