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Search the Public Notice PortalA proposal has been submitted to build up to 62 new homes in a South Cumbrian village.
The application seeks outline planning permission for the residential development in Kirkby-in-Furness.
Submitted by Holker Homes Ltd, the application includes the preservation of green spaces and the building of affordable housing.
The Design and Access Statement, prepared by MPSL Planning and Design Limited, states that a new priority T-junction is proposed to the eastern side of the A595 to provide vehicle access to the site.
The new homes will consist of two, three, and four-bedroom properties with private driveways for vehicular and pedestrian access.
The report from MPSL Planning and Design continued: "The housing mix will support the creation of a sustainable, inclusive, and well-balanced community, catering to a wide spectrum of housing needs, from starter homes for first-time buyers to larger properties suitable for growing families."
The plan proposes that approximately 35 per cent of the homes will be earmarked as affordable dwellings.
Public open spaces, including a village green and play areas, will be included in the development.
A footpath running across the site will be redirected through the new development.
The application also highlights plans to 'improve and enhance existing on-site habitat features', creating a connected network of green infrastructure across the site with retained hedgerows, native tree planting, species-rich meadows and native scrub.
This effort is set to contribute positively to local wildlife and boost biodiversity potential.
However local residents have voiced a number of concerns about the proposed development.
The prospect of increased travel demand and its subsequent effect on the road network is one of the central issues.
Added to this is the worry about losing agricultural land in the community.
Others have raised concerns about the impact on public rights of way, the proposed diversion of a footpath to make way for the new homes.
Concerns also extend to essential amenities in the area including the capacity of the local GP service and primary school.
Residents have also commented on the ability of the current sewage system to handle increased usage.
The proposal is open for public consultation, which began on January 22, 2026 and ends on February 19, 2026.
