A BARN near Carlisle could be converted into a new home if the applicant is successful in getting planning permission.

Jessica Taylor, from Brisco, has submitted an application to Cumberland Council for land at Manor House in the village.

As well as the barn conversion she is also asking for permission for single storey extension and provision of new vehicular access in her revised application.

The site covers a total area of 0.10 hectares and its current use is described as "agricultural" in the planning application.

According to the document it is proposed that vertical boarding and stone be used for the walls, slate and PV panels for the roof and aluminium window frames.

It is also proposed that the building would have four bedrooms and there would be three parking spaces.

According to a planning statement the site forms a collection of traditional and modern barns which encompass the rear of Manor House.

The report adds: "The site contains the largest of the traditional building located the furthest east.

"The barn is currently accessed through a field gate from a shared yard to the west of Manor House.

"The site is bordered to the west by the boundary of Manor House, a property in residential use."

According to the report the site is currently occupied by an existing two storey stone barn with a Westmorland green roof and the proposed site does extend to the carriageway of Brisco Road to the east of Manor House.

It adds: "The proposal intends to create a new access in this location. The existing boundary is a 1m stone wall which is typical of many of the frontages along Brisco Road.

"The wall was damaged during a storm more than 10 years ago and was not repaired and forms a natural access point subject to the consent of the highways department.

"The site lies within the Brisco Conservation Area."

According to the report the overall layout and design derives from ensuring that the barn is retained and remains the prominent feature of the proposed future dwelling, ensuring the existing openings are retained and proposed openings are limited.

The report states: "The design is primarily focused on retaining three elevations relatively unchanged except for repairs to the stonework.

"Any new openings are restricted to the south eastern elevation, the stonework on this elevation has been damaged and it is considered concentrating the proposed new openings on this elevation will be the least detriment to the character of the existing barn.

"This elevation provides the transition in style to the proposed modern extension. The use of a link allows the traditional and modern to marry together but also allows for the clear distinction to allow the traditional barn still to remain prominent."

The application is currently being considered by planning officers at the council.