PLANNERS are poised to grant permission for a former Norweb depot in Arnside to be converted into three houses.

South Lakeland District Council's planning committee was minded to approve a scheme by T.O.

Milligan and P.J.

Fallows for the vacant stone building on Back Lane, Arnside.

But following a suggestion that a local occupancy condition could be imposed on one the units, it was agreed that SLDC's director of amenities and development could approve the plan, after asking if this was possible.

Applicants are also to be asked to reinstate the lane once construction work is completed, following complaints from residents about the poor condition of the road.