Retailing and Leisure

Retailing and leisure are growth sectors in the Furness economy.Town centres  have a large number of independent as well as national chain retailers.You can find out more about shopping choice on www.barrow.furness.co.uk under lifestyle shopping.

New edge of town retail development by DW Fitness and B and Q by Devonshire Dock, The Range at Ramsden Square, Morrisons at Buccleuch Dockside marks the latest in a line of superstore developments, Barrow already has an ASDA superstore, Tesco Extra, whilst Booths are at Canal Head in Ulverston.Tesco Express at Roose and in Ulverston offers further choice.

Stollers Furniture World has cemented its position as the North West’s largest furniture store.

 

There are new retail opportunities in Furness mainly in the town centres of Barrow and Ulverston or edge of town locations in Barrow and Ulverston.

The Barrow and South Lakeland Local plans  or local development frameworks give clear planning guidance on criteria for new retail proposals; hotel and leisure developments.

Planning offices can be contacted on:

Barrow - 01229 894900

South Lakeland - 015397 33333