SL/2010/0756 and 0757 Kendal Bowman, Highgate
Monday, 25 October 2010 16:37
This involved the retention of the frontage with two retail units, four apartments above and eight more new-build apartments at the rear in place of the present run-down back of the building. Comment will be made: we are happy with the plans, particularly the retention of the present frontage, and requesting that the small-paned windows and the Vaux sign with its two birds, be kept. Members were unanimous that the apartments must be for local occupancy only. We also suggest that the (stolen) Bishop Blaize plaque be replaced, at the developer/s expense, to record the past history of the building.
Cricket Club Pavilion, Parkside Road
Monday, 25 October 2010 16:36
This has been re-roofed with material glaringly visible from Castle Hill, and not what was approved on the planning application. We were asked to comment and to recommend steps be taken to put the matter right. In spite of ignoring conditions laid down when permissions were granted and enforcement action taken to secure a change of colour, the Cricket Club submitted a new application to retain the roofing – and this was granted, with the enforcement resolution being rescinded. Not much point in setting conditions!
SL/2010/0548 Kirkbie Kendal School New Entrance Lobby
Monday, 25 October 2010 16:35
Having objected last year to a previous application for a new entrance lobby the Civic Society were invited to meet the architect and school manager on site to discuss the revised plans and were impressed with the care and attention to detail and the choice of materials to be used. We thoroughly approved. As a result of this visit, members were invited by John Gee, the school business manager, to return for a tour of the school which proved most interesting.
SL/2010/0501 & 0508: 7 Finkle Street, New Fascia Advertisement
Monday, 25 October 2010 16:34
The application involved internal and external work to the old Jessop’s shop. We were particularly concerned that the whole fascia board above the windows would be covered with brown plate glass. We objected to this, recommending that the original shop front should be retained with the glass and firm’s name above the door only. The planning officers shared our concerns and the proposal was modified sothe resukt is very satisfactory.
SL/2020/0343 Windermere Road, Kendal, Five houses
Monday, 25 October 2010 16:33
This involved the provision of five two-bedroom houses, two in an existing house, and three on the car park alongside, with an archway access to parking at the rear. The only comment was to suggest a chimney on the new build, to correspond with the roof-line of the old house. The application was refused, mainly due to objections from nearby residents, and ourselves.
Sainsbury's Poroposal
Monday, 25 October 2010 16:32
Members were concerned about the proposed Sainsbury’s/Sports Village on the old Cricket grounds, mainly because the land is a flood plain (frequently flooded) and the present traffic problems would be even further exacerbated. There is a long way to go yet with this proposal.
Canal Head
Monday, 25 October 2010 16:30
Gilkes are in the process of preparing a planning application for a huge development at Canal Head – a vision of how their run-down and out-dated factory and surrounding area could become a hub of activity and renewal. This would include a new factory, retail store, office and business space, housing, car parking, a new road bridge across the Kent and the canal brought back into water. On 7th April, ten members met Charles Crewdson, Gilkes’ Chairman, for an extensive tour of the factory and grounds, and then a detailed presentation of how he would like to see the future. He made it plain that Gilkes must re-develop in Kendal or re-locate to either Scotland or the U.S. where they already have a factory and more land to extend.
Members discussed the project at length, since it is one of the most important proposals ever to come before us and one that will have an enormous impact on the town. All were unanimous in wanting Gilkes to stay in Kendal, as an important employer of skilled workers. Opinions varied: some felt it was too intensive for what is quite a restricted area, or that the access was too limited and impossible without the new bridge. Some welcomed the new employment and activities which it would bring to Kendal but there was disappointment that there would be no canal winding basin as we had always wished, and that it would not give any sense of arriving at a great destination. The time-scale would mean that it would be years before any new factory was built, and what would happen if permission was granted and Gilkes moved out anyway? The need for a high standard of architecture was stressed, given that it is within the Conservation Area, and also that the Canal must be in water and navigable.
The Civic Society were asked by Gilkes to comment on a Scoping Environment Assessment and complete a questionnaire both of which we responded to.
It was noted that Castle Lodge is proposed for demolotion under the development plan. Members were unanimous that this early 18th century building should be preserved - the listing process was followed and is now with English Heritage. If successful, this may be a problem for the proposed development on and around the site, but it was felt to be important that such buildings are not just swept away.
Mrs Sylvia Emmott, Chair of SLDC, had replied in some detail to our letter requesting information on the District Council’s response to the Proposal. Clearly, there are many issues involved but we are invited to meet with Councillors to discuss the Society’s views. Mr Dawson, Mr Nicholls, Mr Yates, Mr Wrathall and Mrs Hovey all expressed an interest in attending and Mr Appleby will also be asked, and it is hoped that a meeting can be arranged as soon as possible.
SL/2010/0180 - Redevelopment of Site to form Retail Development
Monday, 25 October 2010 16:29
with associated Car Parking and Servicing. Shap Road, Kendal. SL/2010/0180 (13/04/2010) Morbaine Limited reapplied following a recent refusal of permission on several grounds: no demonstrable need, inappropriate scale, negative effect on town centre, additional traffic congestion. Members felt that all these objections were reasonable and valid the Civic Society recommended refusal - this was not the place for yet another superstore.
K Village: Heritage Centre Change of use to move the promised ‘Heritage Centre’
Monday, 25 October 2010 16:28
The Heritage Centre was proposed to be moved from the drum tower to two separate rooms on the first floor amongst the office accommodation. The tower will instead be used for more profitable retail, and the historic collection will be hived off. The provision of a high profile Heritage Centre was one of the central features of the original planning permission of 2005, and one which meant the return to Kendal of all the historical material removed by Clarks when they took over K Shoes. A letter was sent to the Gazette but the change of use was approved.
Cock & Dolphin: Revised application
Monday, 25 October 2010 16:27
The original application to demolish the building having been firmly refused, a new application kept the building with an additional block of apartments set back slightly on the south side. We did not object, but were concerned that none of the building's distinctive features accidentally disappear.
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SL/2009/0984 7 Allhallows Lane, Kendal. Change of use to restaurant and flat above
Monday, 25 October 2010 16:26
Members welcomed a new use for this empty shop and especially for the provision of accommodation above it. Although the traditional shop front was altered rather than retained we were successful in opposing the small paned windows and getting the the marble mosaic “A. Roth” at the entrance to the shop, kept in situ as a link with the well-known butchers who traded here many years ago.
SL/2009/0955 Demolition of shed and former warehouse and erection of Technical Studio for Kendal College
Monday, 25 October 2010 16:24
This was a difficult concept to grasp as the building appeared to be ‘out of kilter’ and unexpectedly innovative. However, members agreed that since the architects are those who provided the stunning reinvigoration of Kendal College last year, we would hope that they would show a similar sensitivity and attention to detail here. The use of Burlington blue and green slate and local materials was also welcomed. This is a rather rundown and non-descript area, and the new building could make a refreshing change from the usual uninspiring and repetitive offerings we have come to expect.
Marks & Spencer 1st Floor Extension
Tuesday, 16 March 2010 04:59
This extension was objected to on the grounds that it is so much higher (4.2 metres) than the present building, that it would obscure the view of the Fellside and, with its half-mansard flat roof, would be only too visible viewed from above. It contravened all the requirements for a development within the Conservation Area (to preserve and enhance) and its use of artificial stone and re-constituted slate on what is a bland and anonymous building was to be deplored.
Members did not oppose the concept of an extension to Marks & Spencer, but recommended a good long look at the brilliant re-design of Kendal College, and suggested that a first floor extension could be provided within a building of the present height but with a flat green roof – as at Lakeland Limited in Windermere.
The application was approved despite our comments. NL0911
Foyer for YWCA Kendal
Tuesday, 16 March 2010 04:58
This was a huge accommodation block slotted between Prince Charlie’s House and Camm’s Yard to replace modern buildings. Another opportunity has been missed to provide a good vibrant design, and not the very overpowering structure which was proposed. NL0911
Kirkbie Kendal School – New Entrance Porch
Tuesday, 16 March 2010 04:56
This was be objected to: it would be appropriate as an entrance to a care home, but does not do justice to the fine Stephen Shaw building of 1888. NL0911
Wainwright’s Footsteps
Tuesday, 16 March 2010 04:54
Lilian Hopkins, SLDC Planning Officer, shares our concern over the changed position of the footsteps and the creeping Pizza Express chairs and tables, which are deviating from the original plan. She is to take action with Maple Grove and Pizza Express. 
View of Wainwright’s Yard showing the engraved slate backed seats depicting the Langdale Pikes. From the brass footsteps you now have a view of tables and chairs. NL0911
Hallgarth Cottage, Windermere Road
Tuesday, 16 March 2010 04:53
From NPS acting for SLDC: The Council owns the land surrounding the house and the adjoining grazing field which extends along the Windermere Road beyond the town boundary, and is considering its potential for developing the land for affordable housing. This would appear to go against all the standards and guidelines in the Allocations of Land document, and is one we will be watching closely in the future. NL0911
SL/2009/0592 Former Stoker’s Garage, Kirkland
Tuesday, 16 March 2010 04:51
Application for 37 apartments, with retail unit at ground floor. The apartments are to be social housing for rent, with some providing supported help for the disabled. Members felt that this was a welcome provision, and that this application was a slight improvement on the previous one for a Health Centre. However, there was dismay at the height of the building – four storeys plus roof. Whilst the land behind is much higher, and the houses on the crest may not be unduly affected, this is a tall slab to rise straight from the pavement, and one storey higher than the adjoining Kent Court. The exposed stairwell was felt to be inappropriate and ugly, and the scale and design is too massive for this situation in Kirkland, within the Conservation Area and across the road from the Parish Church. This application was approved unanimously by the SLDC Planning Committere. NL0911
SL/2008/1155 Dwelling on Garth Heads, Kendal
Tuesday, 16 March 2010 04:50
Planning permission has been granted, but with so many conditions that any normal developer would surely give up! One odd anomaly, picked out by Mr Bottomley, was that one condition states that, the roof is to be covered with tiles of a flat slate type colour; the next states that the roof shall be covered with slate similar in colour and texture to those mined in Cumbria. The planners have stated in bold type that ‘The grant of planning permission does not entitle developers to obstruct a public right of way. Development so far as it affects a right of way, should not be started and the right of way should be kept open for public use, until the relevant orders for the temporary closure of the right of way has been obtained’. It would appear that all issues have been covered, but, given the past history of this site and the developer, it needs careful and constant watching. NL0911
SL/2009/0787 Conversion of redundant farm buildings at the Helm, to camping barns
Tuesday, 16 March 2010 04:48
SL/2009/0787 Conversion of redundant farm buildings at the Helm, to camping barns
This application is for 36 beds in three units. It was felt that, whilst the buildings were at present very run down, this development was too large: “more like a new housing estate” as one member put it. The idea of a camping barn was welcomed, but not on this scale with the number of cars it would attract, in this very special location. The Helm is popular because of its peaceful, open feel, and this was not the place for such a large development. For this reason, we have objected. NL0911
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