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Change of use of existing hostel (Use Class Sui Generis) to a large house in multiple occupation (HMO) (Use Class Sui Generis) primarily to provide staff accommodation for the applicant’s employees.

118-120 Highgate Kendal LA9 4HE

DeterminedReference: 2025/2009/FPAWestmorland and Furness Council

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Application summary

Status
Determined
Application type
Full Application
Received
16 Oct 2025
Validated
16 Oct 2025
Determination deadline
Not published
Local authority
Westmorland and Furness Council

Application overview

Change of use of existing hostel (Use Class Sui Generis) to a large house in multiple occupation (HMO) (Use Class Sui Generis) primarily to provide staff accommodation for the applicant’s employees.

Proposal details

Reference
2025/2009/FPA
Ward
Kendal Highgate
Parish
Kendal
Agent
Mr Harry Tonge, McDonald Wilkinson Tonge

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Application location

118-120 Highgate Kendal LA9 4HE

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Documents 14 of 14

DocumentPublishedAction
Application Form - Without Personal DataApplication Form No Personal Data16 Oct 2025View
Form 1CIL Form17 Oct 2025View
Existing floorsMixed/Combined Plan16 Oct 2025View
Existing elevations & sectionsMixed/Combined Plan16 Oct 2025View
Proposed block siteProposed Block/Site Plan16 Oct 2025View
Proposed floorsProposed Floor Plan2 Dec 2025View
Site location planSite Location Plan16 Oct 2025View
Planning statement Inc. Heritage, Design & Access Statement Revb Dec25Design & Access Statement2 Dec 2025View
Existing internal roomsPhotograph19 Nov 2025View
25128 01 201125 Planning NoteSupporting Documentation20 Nov 2025View
Kendal Town CouncilConsultation Response5 Nov 2025View
Conservation Officer (Kendal)Consultation Response26 Nov 2025View
Public Reports Pack 18.12.2025 South Lakeland Local Area Planning CommitteeCommittee Report11 Dec 2025View
Decision NoticeDecision Notice18 Dec 2025View

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