Planning application
Abbey Gate Cottage Abbey Approach Barrow-In-Furness Cumbria LA13 0PJ
Works: Trees
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
Application for works to trees subject to Tree Preservation Order No.6 1993 - T1 Sweet Chestnut - Prune small diameter branches which are touching the overhead phone line; crown lift to clear the private property by approximately 4 m (taken from private property ground level).
As published by the council, reference B28/2025/0492
Application record
- Reference
- B28/2025/0492
- Type
- Trees
- Status
- Undecided
- Received
- 27 Nov 2025
- Validated
- 27 Nov 2025
- Postcode
- LA13 0PJ
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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27 Nov 2025
Received by Lake District National Park
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9 Aug 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 22 January 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.
Lake District National Park took a median of 54 days over the applications it decided in the last year.
What happens while it is decided
This application is with Lake District National Park for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Lake District National Park decided tree works applications in a median of 38 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.
About tree works applications
Applications for works to trees cover protected trees: consent under a tree preservation order, or six weeks notice for trees in a conservation area. More in our guide to planning application types.
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Furness Abbey Visitors Centre Abbey Approach Barrow-In-Furness Cumbria LA13 0PJ
86% historically approved · decision due ~14 May
External alterations including removal of GRP roof coverings and replacement in zinc, new brise soleil shading to clerestory windows, replacement of existing external doors and clerestory glazing, new downpipes and hoppers, installation of bat bricks and new rooflight. Internal alterations including formation of new educational room and storage. Non-illuminated wall mounted sign 1.39 metres x 0.30 metres x 0.07 metres overall, with individual dark anodised metal letters, letters no higher than 0.30 metres each, reading: Furness Abbey Visitor Centre and Museum.
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Furness Abbey Visitors Centre Abbey Approach Barrow-In-Furness Cumbria LA13 0PJ
86% historically approved · decision due ~14 May
External alterations including removal of GRP roof coverings and replacement in zinc, new brise soleil shading to clerestory windows, replacement of existing external doors and clerestory glazing, new downpipes and hoppers, installation of bat bricks and new rooflight. Internal alterations including formation of new educational room and storage. Non-illuminated wall mounted sign 1.39 metres x 0.30 metres x 0.07 metres overall, with individual dark anodised metal letters, letters no higher than 0.30 metres each, reading: Furness Abbey Visitor Centre and Museum.
Awaiting decision Advertising Loft or dormer Windows or glazing -
Furness Abbey Visitors Centre Abbey Approach Barrow-In-Furness Cumbria LA13 0PJ
87% historically approved · decision due ~14 May
External alterations including removal of GRP roof coverings and replacement in zinc, new brise soleil shading to clerestory windows, replacement of existing external doors and clerestory glazing, new downpipes and hoppers, installation of bat bricks and new rooflight. Internal alterations including formation of new educational room and storage. Non-illuminated wall mounted sign 1.39 metres x 0.30 metres x 0.07 metres overall, with individual dark anodised metal letters, letters no higher than 0.30 metres each, reading: Furness Abbey Visitor Centre and Museum.
Awaiting decision Advertising Loft or dormer Windows or glazing -
Furness Abbey Visitors Centre Abbey Approach Barrow-In-Furness Cumbria LA13 0PJ
87% historically approved · decision due ~14 May
External alterations including removal of GRP roof coverings and replacement in zinc, new brise soleil shading to clerestory windows, replacement of existing external doors and clerestory glazing, new downpipes and hoppers, installation of bat bricks and new rooflight. Internal alterations including formation of new educational room and storage. Non-illuminated wall mounted sign 1.39 metres x 0.30 metres x 0.07 metres overall, with individual dark anodised metal letters, letters no higher than 0.30 metres each, reading: Furness Abbey Visitor Centre and Museum.
Awaiting decision Advertising Loft or dormer Windows or glazing -
Abbey Gate Cottage Abbey Approach Barrow-In-Furness Cumbria LA13 0PJ
99% historically approved · decision due ~22 Jan
Application for works to trees subject to Tree Preservation Order No.6 1993 - T1 Sweet Chestnut - Prune small diameter branches which are touching the overhead phone line; crown lift to clear the private property by approximately 4 m (taken from private property ground level).
Awaiting decision Trees -
Abbey House Hotel Abbey Road Barrow-In-Furness Cumbria LA13 0PA
99% historically approved · decision due ~8 Oct
Application for works to trees subject of Tree Preservation Order 1977 No.1 and 2013 No.1 _ Removal of 3 oak trees (identified on Tree Survey plan) due to advanced ash die back disease.
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