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Nine new homes approved in Barrow, Cumbria

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Westmorland and Furness Council approved a plan for nine detached homes on land off Ormsgill Lane in Barrow. The application, submitted by David Abbott of Moorsolve Limited, sought permission for the homes along with associated infrastructure, including roads and parking. Permission was granted on October 2, 2026.

From timesandstar.co.uk

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The approval adds to the local housing supply in Barrow, which the applicant argued would help meet regional housing demand. The site is already allocated for housing under the Local Plan site REC09.

From timesandstar.co.uk

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  • BarrowLocation where the housing development was approved
  • CumbriaCeremonial county where Barrow is located

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