A former car sales yard could get the go ahead to be converted to a self storage facility.

Free-standing containers used in the shipping industries could become self-storage units on Salthouse Road.

Applicant Mr T Ellor, of South Lakes Car Sales Ltd, will have to satisfy an initial response from Network Rail however, who suggest that part of the application relates to their site.

The site previously allowed four cars to be stored in a compound for buying and selling.

One resident has raised concerns saying: “This is a residential street and parking from the existing garage is dangerous for residents. I request a planning committee to come and assess this.”

Another said: “The garage currently tests cars up and down the street and more business would mean more traffic round here.”

The Barrow Council report states: “The main issue is the impact on residential amenity and whether a flood risk is likely to be increased on the site or elsewhere. The containers will be hired out for storage of household items."