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#177 ·
This from the News & Star,---

Derelict Workington hotel to be flats

By Matthew Cobb

Published at 11:17, Tuesday, 22 December 2015

A HOTEL which has been derelict since being ravaged by fire in the mid-1990s will be transformed into flats for vulnerable adults.

The Viaduct Hotel, a grade II-listed building in Workington’s Falcon Street, was engulfed by flames and has stood vacant since.

Several proposals have previously been made to convert the building, opposite the train station, into luxury apartments or return it as a hotel.

But Allerdale Council has approved plans to convert the building, along with the former Temperance Hotel next door, into flats to house 16 adults with either learning or physical disabilities.

Work is expected to start soon, after listed building consent was granted to the applicant, Pat Roe, who bought the building seven years ago.

There had been some opposition to the plans, with local residents voicing their concern that the development could lead to more antisocial behaviour, while others said the area had been “turned into an area of bedsits and rehabilitation”.

Read more http://www.newsandstar.co.uk/news/derelict-workington-hotel-to-be-flats-1.1232122
 
#178 ·
This from the News & Star,---

Premier Inn sets opening date for new Cumbrian hotel

Last updated at 13:23, Thursday, 07 January 2016

The Leap Year will be marked by the opening of Penrith’s latest – and most – controversial hotel.



The 60-bedroom Premier Inn is opening on February 29.

Plans for the development on Common Garden Square, at Penrith New Squares, were bitterly opposed by local hoteliers and B&B owners who warned it would wreck their trade

The three-storey hotel will have a restaurant, used mainly for breakfasts.

Dan Harding fears the effects of the new hotel. The chairman of Penrith Business Improvement District and owner of Foundry 34 boutique hotel and bistro says: “I don’t think anyone is happy about it.

“We have £1.2million going out of town with the Wetherspoons pub that has opened (The Dog Beck).

“And working on the basis that the new hotel operates at half-occupancy, another £1.4 million will be going out of the town.

“That will have a direct effect on the economy because they won’t spend on local electricians, painter and decorators, butchers and other suppliers.”

Foundry 34 is up for sale with Daltons Business for a price of £1.2m, but Dan says that has nothing to do with the imminent opening of the Premier Inn.

Read more http://www.newsandstar.co.uk/news/premier-inn-sets-opening-date-for-new-cumbrian-hotel-1.1232614
 
#179 ·
This from the News & Star,---

Flooding fears prompt call for 320-home estate to be halted

Last updated at 09:07, Thursday, 21 January 2016

Campaigners have called for a planned housing development to be halted - while its potential impact on flooding in the town is reassessed.

Story Homes has begun preparations to build 320 homes at Strawberry How, Cockermouth.

The site of the planned Strawberry Grange estate is crossed by the Tom Rudd Beck, which is in a flood zone.

Following Storm Desmond in December, fears have grown that developing the site could exacerbate the flood risk elsewhere in the town.
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Christopher Orr and Judy Whiteside called on Allerdale council at its meeting last night, to use its legal powers to stop the development - at least until further work was done by the Environment Agency to reassess the town's flood risk.

Mr Orr said the Environment Agency and the government had accepted that current flood modelling was flawed.

He added: "Events over the last 10 years have been a real wake-up call for Cockermouth.

"Given the last seven years of serious flooding events and the potential for even more in the future, would councillors agree that the planning permission should be revoked or at least put on hold until the Environment Agency review?"

Read more http://www.newsandstar.co.uk/news/f...ll-for-320-home-estate-to-be-halted-1.1233227
 
#180 ·
This from the News & Star,--

Council confident new £11.3m leisure centre will not flood

By Sarah Moore

Last updated at 11:26, Friday, 22 January 2016

A multi-million pound new leisure centre is protected from flooding.



That is the promise from Allerdale council in the wake of criticism about Workington’s new £11.3m centre.

The site around the building was left underwater following December’s flood, sparking concern from the public and councillor.

However, councillor Mike Heaslip, executive member responsible for leisure, spoke at a full council meeting to reassure residents.

“The ground levels have been built up,” he insisted. “It’s not going to flood.”

Councillor Joe Sandwith said the site of the leisure centre, on the Cloffocks, had flooded five times in the last 13 years.

Water from Soapery Beck, which runs between the construction site and Brow Top car park, ran onto the site but did not reach the floor level inside.

Allerdale council said heavy rainfall led to water in the incomplete swimming pool area, where windows had not yet been installed and part of the bund wall was not completed.

Read more http://www.newsandstar.co.uk/news/c...11-3m-leisure-centre-will-not-flood-1.1233305
 
#181 ·
This from the News & Star,--

Demolition work starts on vandal-hit former school

28 January 2016 10:38AM

THESE are some of the final pictures to be taken of a Workington school which is being torn down.

Demolition work has started on the empty Southfield Technology College building, which has been the subject of a string of vandal attacks since the school closed in July.

The future of the Southfield site is not yet known.

Read more http://www.newsandstar.co.uk/news/D...chool-de84a3db-0480-4997-9af8-586d21c00fa0-ds
 
#182 ·
This from the News & Star,--

Plan for 20 homes set to be passed if school extended



9 February 2016 4:21PM

A PROMINENT property developer is likely to be given permission to build more than 20 new homes in north Cumbria if it agrees to help with the much-needed expansion of a village primary school.

Recommendations have been made to Carlisle City Council to approve an application made by Story Homes to build 22 properties on Peter Gate next to Cumwhinton Primary School, subject to the completion of a Section 106 agreement.

The plans will be discussed by members of the city council’s development control committee on Friday.

During negotiations with Signet Planning, which has submitted the application on behalf of Story Homes, Cumbria County Council raised issues surrounding the capacity at the school. However, the application states that Story Homes is willing to donate a portion of land to the county council to assist with the school’s expansion.

A letter from Graeme Innes, lead officer in development management at the county council, to Carlisle City Council states: “It is the county council’s view that the land that is proposed to be gifted to the county council should be utilised as a new school hall.

Read more http://www.newsandstar.co.uk/news/P...ended-9b8ac014-9929-4783-9c9c-b72cd54bc541-ds
 
#183 ·
This from the News & Star,---

New nightclub to open this month



19 February 2016 8:49AM

A NEW nightclub is due to open this month.

Bart’s, on Jane Street, Workington, is the new name for the former Level 2, which was also Hogs and Heffers for a time.

Trevor Pepper, 47, of Workington, who already runs Vinnie’s Bar on Finkle Street has taken over the venue.

He said: “It’s the biggest club in west Cumbria and we’re hoping to host a whole different range of events. We’re waiting for some sound equipment and we’re hoping to be ready to open in a few weeks time. It’s going to be what anybody wants it to be.

Read more http://www.newsandstar.co.uk/news/N...month-e3e969d7-f1e1-4a48-adc6-d8ea4e336d22-ds
 
#184 ·
This from the News & Star,--

Housing plan revealed for eyesore site next to main road



AN EYESORE group of buildings along one of Cumbria’s busiest roads could be turned into a small housing estate.

The owners of the site known as Graham’s Garage in Prospect, near Aspatria, want to convert the current commercial units into a 20-home plot.

They’ve just lodged an application with Allerdale Council for the scheme, just off the A596, and, if successful, the land would be marketed to developers. The commercial units have been on the site since 1938 with a showroom built in the 1970s. During the 1950s and 1960s there was a petrol station on the land.

Although all three units are occupied by tenants on short-term leases, the site has been vacant for the majority of the last few years, therefore bringing in little income.

On the site at the moment is a vehicle repair garage, a car sales centre and a caravan breakers business.


In a statement prepared by RLP Planning on behalf of the landowners, they said: “The property is, in effect, in a vicious downward spiral. The buildings, as they stand, will not attract high value tenants, income is likely to remain poor with the chances of a comprehensive refurbishment virtually nil.

Read more http://www.newsandstar.co.uk/news/H...road--3ab5c053-6bf7-45a9-9a72-6125f5ccebcb-ds
 
#210 ·
Application withdrawn (for now)

From the News and Star, 06-05-2016

"Plans to knock down an “eyesore” group of buildings and replace them with houses have been withdrawn.

The owners of the site, known as Graham’s Garage in Prospect, near Aspatria, wanted to convert the current commercial units into a 20-home plot.

But they’ve now withdrawn their application to Allerdale council’s planning department, which was submitted in February.

It is not known why the plans have been withdrawn but the agents acting on behalf of the owners said the application would reappear.

In a statement to the council, RLP Planning wrote: 'We will re-apply, under the ‘free go’ provisions, with more information on the viability issue, in terms of both the current situation and the long-term prospects for employment on this site.'"


Full story at http://www.newsandstar.co.uk/news/P...drawn-558d2655-063b-4ad4-ae5f-9422c7b25472-ds
 
#185 ·
Decision on Penrith development delayed

From the News and Star:

A DECISION on whether to grant planning permission for a huge new housing estate and primary school in Penrith has been delayed.

Members of Eden council's planning committee asked for more time to consider Persimmon Homes' application to build 560 homes at Carleton Fields, to the north of the town.

Their plans also include building a new primary school, which would be for 210 pupils, as part of the biggest development Penrith has seen for many years.

The council's planning committee were due to make a decision on Thursday whether the project can go ahead or not, but instead deferred their verdict. They now plan on holding a special meeting on March 3 where the plans will once again be discussed.

The construction firm say the huge development will bring construction jobs and much-needed homes to the area.

Councillor John George Thompson, the vice chairman of the planning committee, explained their decision to delay making a decision.

"At the moment this is an outline application and the members were wanting more detail. So we decided, to give us more time to get more detail, we would organise a special meeting," he said.

"We were concerned that there wasn't enough information for this meeting. It's a big project and we want to get it right.

"We want to ensure that this development, if it goes ahead, that it is correct and to our liking before making a decision."

It is said the committee required more information on various issues, including access and drainage
Full story at http://www.newsandstar.co.uk/news/D...layed-ed6c03be-c1b9-40be-8252-e9c4c07159b1-ds

The Cumberland & Westmorland Herald has more info on why the decision was deferred:

A SPECIAL meeting of Eden Council’s planning committee is to be held before Persimmon Homes can be granted outline planning consent for the rest of a major urban extension of Penrith after it emerged the developer had failed to comply with a condition meant to help protect householders from flooding.

Mike Eyles (Lib Dem, Penrith East) said that over Christmas there were people in the Carleton Meadows, Carleton Derrick and Carleton Heights areas whose properties were under threat of flooding because water run-off measures which were meant to be in place to protect them had not been constructed.
More at http://ww.cwherald.com/a/stories/developer-failed-to-comply-with-flooding-condition.454331.html

This is a very large development for a town the size of Penrith and it is understandable that councillors are beign cautious, especially with regard to drainage after recent events in Cumbria.
 
#186 ·
This from the News & Star,--

Premier Inn to open in Penrith next week



24 February 2016 5:30PM

PREMIER Inn has announced the date for its new Penrith hotel's opening, saying the investment will be worth £3.6m to the town.

The budget hotel chain will open its latest venue, as part of the New Squares town centre regeneration scheme, on Wednesday.

It's a 60-bedroom development that the firm says will create 26 jobs.

Julia Marshall, new openings manager for Premier Inn Penrith, said: "We are looking forward to welcoming guests to Penrith and to spread the word of all that it has to offer.

"Positioned in a fantastic location, within walking distance to Penrith Castle, the hotel will give guests everything they need to explore the area."

Read more http://www.newsandstar.co.uk/news/l...-week-dcc09cf0-fa54-491a-a938-a451c76ea5e4-ds
 
#187 ·
This from the News & Star,---

Multi-sports all-weather facility planned for Cumbrian primary school



25 February 2016 10:43AM

A MULTI-SPORTS all-weather 1,500 square metre facility could be built in Egremont after Copeland planners raised no objections.

The artificial pitch with a four-lane running track, which would be used for football, tennis, netball and cricket, will now go to county council for a final decision because of its size.

The £110,000 facility on Bookwell Primary School’s playing field would not be open to the public.

And the school’s headteacher, Russell Hardy, confirmed that there will be no evening or weekend use and no floodlighting.

However, Mr Hardy said, if the facility is a success, the school could try to work with planners to open it up for public use “in a few years”.

“We are blessed with a big playing field at the school, which we really appreciate,” said Mr Hardy. “But, we only get to use it for about three months a year because it is so muddy and this gets dragged into the school. It’s also on a slope – which can make ball games and track running difficult!

“With it being an Olympic year, we thought that this would be the perfect opportunity to build this fantastic facility which will encourage the children to take up sport.”

Read more http://www.newsandstar.co.uk/news/M...chool-e834f126-5997-4ecf-aedf-9d3f79452dc1-ds
 
#188 ·
Engineering Training Centre at Lillyhall

From the Times & Star:

Multi-million pound training centre given go-ahead

One of the most advanced engineering training centres in the country is to be built in West Cumbria.

Training firm Gen2 has secured planning permission for the multi-million pound project on the outskirts of Workington, which will become its new headquarters.

It promises to bring more jobs and increased opportunities for hundreds of students in the area.

Gen2 chief executive Mike Smith said: "This project has been a long time in the planning and will eventually see the creation of the largest engineering and advanced manufacturing training facility in the North West, if not the UK."

The centre will be built on the former Cemtex Fabrics site, at Lillyhall Business Park, after plans were approved by Allerdale council.

Gen2 said it is expecting the additional facility, which will open close to its current site at the Energus building as well as the Energy Coast UTC, will create a raft of job opportunities for young people through apprenticeships, traineeships and "ground-breaking higher education programmes".

It estimates that the site will accommodate an extra 500 students.
Full story at http://www.timesandstar.co.uk/news/...ahead-4fb33072-094f-498a-afff-9873a74b2b5b-ds
 
#189 ·
This from the News & Star,--

Premier Inn opens new 60-bedroom hotel in Penrith



VISITORS to Penrith have a new place to lay their heads.

Hotel giant Premier Inn opened its first venue in the town yesterday amid predictions that the development will be worth £3.6m to the local economy.

The 60-bedroom development will create 26 jobs and will form part of the New Squares town centre development.

Julia Marshall, new openings manager for Premier Inn Penrith, said: “We are looking forward to welcoming guests to Penrith and to spread the word of all that it has to offer.”

Premier Inn, which has 700 hotels nationwide, has made no secret of its desire to push its presence in the Lake District and has plans to redevelop the Shepherds Hotel and Sheep and Wool Centre at Cockermouth into an 80-bedroom hotel.

Read more http://www.newsandstar.co.uk/news/b...nrith-cb965974-5c62-4044-a01a-aef49927ccf3-ds
 
#190 ·
This from the News & Star,--

More than 500 homes and new school given go-ahead



4 March 2016 1:01PM

PENRITH is set for a huge expansion as plans for hundreds of homes and a new primary school on the outskirts of the town were given the go ahead.

Eden council’s planning committee granted Persimmon Homes outline planning approval to build about 560 houses on land next to existing homes between Beacon Edge and Carleton Hill Road.

Of the new homes 30 per cent will be affordable homes.

Plans also include a new school, which will cater for about 210 pupils, a village hall and shop. A bus service will be subsidised for five years.

It was a decision that split committee members who voted six to four in favour of the development.

During a two and a half hour-debate at Penrith Town Hall, objectors and council members raised concerns about drainage and surface water problems.

They also made comments about basins designed to take additional surface water, with regards to their safety and their location.

Some wanted more assurance that no more people would move into a 55-home scheme which is already under construction on land off Carleton Meadows until unfinished drainage works were completed.

Read more http://www.newsandstar.co.uk/news/M...ahead-517d213e-d1e9-4ed6-8783-f974cd141334-ds
 
#270 ·
The finalised plans were approved last week.

From the Cumberland & Westmorland Herald:

"A TOTAL of 505 homes, provision for a primary school, village hall, shop, football pitch and village green area, plus a number of bat and bird boxes, all feature as part of the finalised Persimmon Homes housing scheme at Penrith’s Carleton Heights, which was given the seal of approval at Eden Council’s planning committee meeting on Thursday.
“This is one of the most significant housing sites we have in Penrith,” said Kevin Hutchinson, Eden Council’s principal development management officer.
The scheme has an affordable housing quota of 30 per cent., which will be scattered throughout the site, but Mr. Hutchinson said an exciting new element could include the provision of “bungalows for older people”, of which there was a lack in Penrith.
Rachael Graham, representing Persimmon Homes, said the 505-home scheme was a significant development for Cumbria, not just Penrith. There is to be a wide range of housing options on offer, including three to four-storey apartment blocks, a mix of two and three-bedroomed terraced properties and up to five-bedroomed detached houses."


Full story at http://www.cwherald.com/a/stories/plan-for-500-homes-approved.465082.html
 
#191 ·
This from the News & Star,---

Plans to convert derelict hotel into homes set to be turned down



16 March 2016 8:41AM

PLANS to convert a derelict eyesore at a popular north Cumbrian beauty spot look set to be refused.

Citadel Estates wants to convert the former Tarn End House Hotel, at Talkin Tarn, Brampton, into 18 apartments.

But planning officers have recommended that councillors don’t grant consent due to concerns about the scheme.

Objectors include Brampton parish council who, although keen to see the derelict building saved, have reservations about the proposals – which they do not think meet local demand.

The plans will go in front of Carlisle City Council’s development control panel at its meeting on Friday.


Although not a listed building, Tarn End is seen as a non-designated heritage asset of local importance.

In a report to members, officers flag up issues relating to the scale of the development. The application is to convert the old hotel into six two-bedroom apartments, but also turn the outbuildings into a further 12 two-bedroom apartments, including four new builds.

The officer’s report states: “The application involves a scheme to provide 18 apartments of which only 20 per cent of the floor area relates to the conversion of the existing buildings.

Read more http://www.newsandstar.co.uk/news/P...-down-9a1891e7-c83f-45f2-9d53-1b2a7719d1ee-ds
 
#192 ·
This from the News & Star,--

Solar park plans poised for rejection by council



18 March 2016 10:04AM

PLANS for a 33,000-panel solar park, the size of about 10 football pitches, look set to be thrown out by Allerdale council next week.

New NRG 02 Ltd wants to install the panels on farmland half a mile west of Westnewton, near Aspatria.

The 25-year development would cover a 13.65-hectare site.

The firm says the 5MW park would provide power for more than 1,000 homes.

A sub-station, security fencing and CCTV cameras would also be installed.


The parish councils at Westnewton, Bothel and Threapland, and Allhallows have objected to the plans, as has Westnewton Action Group and Friends of Rural Cumbria’s Environment.

Rory Stewart MP, whose Penrith and the Border constituency sits alongside the Workington constituency, has also objected.

Read more http://www.newsandstar.co.uk/news/S...uncil-63359072-952a-4032-9efb-a478ae52a6ff-ds
 
#193 ·
This from the News & Star,--

Sinkhole fears raised but new homes given go-ahead



19 March 2016 10:25AM

CONCERNS about sinkholes were raised ahead of the decision to approve new homes on former mining land.

The granting of permission for 22 homes on land at Peter Gate, Cumwhinton, near Carlisle, was one that split planners.

Members of Carlisle City Council’s development control committee voted six to five in favour of the controversial plan.

Councillor Barry Earp could not shake off his concerns that the development was on a site which has previously been mined.

He said: “What I don’t want to see is that in 20, 30 or even 40 years, suddenly a very large hole appears.

“I lived in the village for over 19 years. About 20 or 30 years ago a house, only about 150 yards from this site, disappeared overnight. “I’m not going to approve any application that in my mind is a danger to the population of this authority.”

Read more http://www.newsandstar.co.uk/news/S...ahead-7280bec2-27a7-4165-8583-2c44c3b85075-ds
 
#194 ·
This from the News & Star,--

Carlisle council rejects plan to turn 'blot on landscape' into flats



A LANDMARK building which has been left to fall into a dilapidated state at a beauty spot will not be turned into apartments.

Plans to convert the Tarn End House Hotel, at Talkin Tarn, near Brampton, into 18 flats were unanimously refused by planners.

Carlisle City Council’s development control committee threw out the application on the recommendation of the officer dealing with the case.

Councillor and committee member Ray Bloxham said: “No-one would argue the fact that something has to be done.

“I don’t think anything goes in this area. It is a beautiful area. It’s one where many locals visit and visitors from all over the country come there.


“At the moment it is a blot on the landscape but I agree with the officer.”

Read more http://www.newsandstar.co.uk/news/C...flats-0c6acf94-e812-4cf2-8831-a69253f984a3-ds
 
#195 ·
This from the News & Star,---

Council rejects bid for huge solar park in west Cumbria



23 March 2016 10:28AM

PLANS for a massive solar park the size of about 10 football pitches have been thrown out.

New NRG 02 Ltd wanted to install 33,000 solar panels on farmland half a mile west of Westnewton.

The 25-year development would cover a 13.65-hectare site.

Allerdale council’s development panel met on yesterday to consider the plans, following a site visit.

They agreed with the recommendation of planning officers that the plans should be thrown out because of the impact they would have on views and because the development would be half on the best quality farmland.

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Steve Long, planning officer, said: “Officers consider that both landscape and agricultural land aspects are unsatisfactory and will be detrimental to the locality.”

Councillor Malcolm Grainger said: “It’s a good idea in the wrong place.”

Read more http://www.newsandstar.co.uk/news/C...mbria-a4eee754-ece8-4b10-8fa4-676743240a77-ds
 
#196 ·
No sooner does the council reject one solar park than another is given the go-ahead by the government after the council rejected it.

From the News and Star, 25th March

Government overturns council's decision to refuse planning permission for scheme.

A 20,000-PANEL solar farm at Winscales, near Workington, can be erected.

Allerdale council refused the plan by Solar Park Developments last year.

The firm wants to create the park in three fields between the A596, Hallwood Road, the A597 and Moore Way.

It appealed the authority’s decision and the Government has overturned the refusal.

An inspector visited the 14-hectare site in December.

The Secretary of State’s decision was published this week.
Full story at http://www.newsandstar.co.uk/news/G...mbria-1f3a2697-3c8a-41b1-bea6-86e701e3eba4-ds
 
#197 · (Edited by Moderator)
This from the News & Star,--

830 jobs as plan for hotel, shops and offices lodged

A HOTEL, shops and offices development that could create more than 830 jobs is on the cards for Cumbria.

At the heart of the 11.88 acre proposal is a 300 bed, 30 storey hotel, complete with its own helipad.

The scheme - across the road from the Dunmail Park shopping centre on the edge of Workington - also includes:

a 50,053 sq ft shop unit
9,000 sq ft shop/restaurant-cafe space
3,516 sq ft fast food restaurant
22,000 sq ft car showroom
89,867 sq ft of office accommodation
13,893 sq ft of assembly or leisure use, for example, a bingo hall or casino, dance/concert hall, cinema, swimming baths, skating rink
760 car parking spaces and 36 cycle hoops


inRead invented by Teads

Applicant J Dixon & Son Ltd, which runs Dunmail Park and owns the land opposite, has submitted the proposal to Allerdale council for outline planning approval.

Read more 830 jobs as plan for hotel, shops and offices lodged
 
#245 · (Edited)
This from the News & Star,--

830 jobs as plan for hotel, shops and offices lodged

30 March 2016 8:17AM

A HOTEL, shops and offices development that could create more than 830 jobs is on the cards for Cumbria.

At the heart of the 11.88 acre proposal is a 300 bed, 30 storey hotel, complete with its own helipad.

The scheme - across the road from the Dunmail Park shopping centre on the edge of Workington - also includes:

a 50,053 sq ft shop unit
9,000 sq ft shop/restaurant-cafe space
3,516 sq ft fast food restaurant
22,000 sq ft car showroom
89,867 sq ft of office accommodation
13,893 sq ft of assembly or leisure use, for example, a bingo hall or casino, dance/concert hall, cinema, swimming baths, skating rink
760 car parking spaces and 36 cycle hoops


inRead invented by Teads

Applicant J Dixon & Son Ltd, which runs Dunmail Park and owns the land opposite, has submitted the proposal to Allerdale council for outline planning approval.

Read more http://www.newsandstar.co.uk/news/8...odged-a7d68dd1-113c-4b90-92db-dcf5cecaefa9-ds
Recommended for approval, according to the News and Star, with the decision being made on Tuesday 27th inst. Unfortunately the 30 storey hotel has now turned into a 12 storey hotel :eek:hno: :down:

Multi-storey hotel plan set for council backing



Plans to build a multi-storey hotel look set to be given the green light by planners next week.

J Dixon and Son unveiled proposals for the project in April which also include a car showroom, two restaurants, office space and retail floorspace.

Land at St Helen's Business Park, opposite Dunmail Park, Workington, has been earmarked for the project which would create 831 jobs.

The company originally submitted plans for a 30-storey hotel with 300 bedrooms and a helipad, but following discussions with planners they have scaled back and put forward a 12-storey hotel proposal instead.

Allerdale's development panel will make a decision regarding the plans on Tuesday and are being recommended to approve them.

J Dixon and Son runs Dunmail Park and owns the land opposite.

The company would run the new business park as a supplementary project to Dunmail Park.

The plans also propose creating about 760 car parking spaces and room for cyclists to leave bicycles.

Donald Dixon, managing director, said: "I'm pleased to be at this point. We've had discussions with planners and Allerdale council and they've been helpful with advice.

"We're looking forward to making progress and the development will be a great asset to the area.

"I think the compromise that we've made satisfies everybody concerned."

Mr Dixon added that work would begin within six months if the development panel give it the go-ahead.
Full story at http://www.newsandstar.co.uk/news/M...cking-17b916fe-aac9-45e6-816f-36bc38f21189-ds
 
#198 ·
^^^^
More on this,-=---

This from the News & Star,--

Support for plans to build 30-storey hotel, shops and offices

31 March 2016 8:28AM

THE mayors of Workington and Allerdale have given the thumbs-up for plans to build the UK’s tallest hotel on land near the town.

Carole Armstrong says the 30-storey hotel, which would have 300 bedrooms and a helipad, as well as a retail, leisure and office development, would be a “fantastic opportunity” for Workington.

While Len Davies, Mayor of Allerdale, says the plan would be a “brilliant boost” for the local economy.

If approved, the hotel and leisure complex would be built at St Helens Business Park, opposite Dunmail Park and would create about 830 jobs.

Ms Armstrong said: “I think it is a fantastic opportunity for Workington.

“It could have a glass roof and a coffee bar with amazing views over the sea and the helipad could be used for flights over to Scotland.”

J Dixon and Son, which runs Dunmail Park and owns the land at St Helens Business Park, has applied to Allerdale Council for planning permission. If permission is granted then the development would be built over three to four years.

Related article: 830 jobs as plan for hotel, shops and offices lodged

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#199 ·
^^

Planning Application details at

http://planning.allerdale.gov.uk/portal/servlets/ApplicationSearchServlet?PKID=142210

Includes existing site plan: http://planning.allerdale.gov.uk/portal/servlets/AttachmentShowServlet?ImageName=363577

Planned layout: http://planning.allerdale.gov.uk/portal/servlets/AttachmentShowServlet?ImageName=363578

The existing car park at the south end of the site is all that remains of the temporary Tesco store put up in 2009 after the floods, and the temporary Workington North Station was just to the north of this site.

It would be good to see something happen on this site, but the idea of a 30-storey hotel on the Cumbrian coast north of Workington seems a bit odd, both in its location and size. Will there be enough demand from tourists and people working at or visiting Sellafield on business?
 
#200 ·
This from the News & Star,---

New 80-bedroom Premier Inn set for planning go-ahead



4 April 2016 8:28AM

BUDGET hotel chain Premier Inn looks set to get permission to build another hotel in Cumbria.

Owner Whitbread’s plans for a new 80-bedroom hotel and Brewers Fayre restaurant on the site of the Shepherds Hotel and Sheep and Wool Centre on the edge of Cockermouth are being recommended for approval.

Members of Allerdale council’s development panel will consider the bid on April 12.

Councillors are being recommended to grant planning permission, subject to conditions.

The planning application also includes proposals for car parking, a beer garden and a footpath to the adjacent A66 roundabout, which will create pedestrian access to and from the town.

inRead invented by Teads

Concerns about the proposals have been lodged with the council’s planning officers.

A letter of objection claims that the proposals show “no understanding of the small town of Cockermouth” and that it will take trade away from the town centre when local pubs “are struggling”.

It also states that there are more suitable sites in the town for such a development, but a review by the firm’s consultants has ruled this out.

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#201 ·
Plans for new power station at Roosecote welcomed by the community

From the NW Evening Mail 08-04-16

Plans for new power station at Roosecote welcomed by the community

PLANS to build a new gas-fired power station on the outskirts of a residential community have been labelled as a "great opportunity" for the town.

Earlier this week Centrica announced plans to build a new gas-fired power station on the site of the former Roosecote power station.
The former power station at Roosecote was demolished in January last year

Plans were mooted to build a new biomass plant on the site but these were strongly rejected after members of the public grew concerned about health and safety risks.

However, this new proposal to build a 50MW gas-fired plant that will generate enough energy to power 50,000 homes has be welcomed by people in the community. Also included is a proposal to build an 'energy storage unit' to house advanced industrial scale batteries.

Ray Guselli, former Barrow Borough Councillor and opposer to the biomass plans, believes a gas-powered plant could be a good thing for the town.

He said: "A lot of people came to me about the proposed biomass plant because people were afraid of the health and safety risks.

"If this is a gas-powered plant there are not going to be any issues regarding health and safety, pollution issues and problems with traffic.

"I think this is a great opportunity for the town if it's going to provide energy for 50,00 homes and I would hope that the opportunity would also come along for jobs.
Full story at http://www.nwemail.co.uk/news/barro...unity-e47f40fd-30d4-4956-bd72-7e7c088fcfd2-ds
 
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