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Change of use of part of the existing workshop building from car workshop (Use Class Sui Generis) to a mixed use development of self-storage units (Use Class B8) and general industrial (Use Class B2) and alteration to the external appearance of the building with associated site works

Former Arnold Clark Vauxhall Garage Mintsfeet Road KENDAL LA9 6NN

DeterminedReference: 2026/1214/FPAWestmorland and Furness Council

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Application summary

Status
Determined
Application type
Full Application
Received
12 Jun 2026
Validated
2 Jul 2026
Determination deadline
Not published
Local authority
Westmorland and Furness Council

Application overview

Change of use of part of the existing workshop building from car workshop (Use Class Sui Generis) to a mixed use development of self-storage units (Use Class B8) and general industrial (Use Class B2) and alteration to the external appearance of the building with associated site works

Proposal details

Reference
2026/1214/FPA
Ward
Kendal Nether
Parish
Kendal
Agent
Mr Tony Hills, Lonsdale Studio Architects Ltd

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Application location

Former Arnold Clark Vauxhall Garage Mintsfeet Road KENDAL LA9 6NN

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Documents 14 of 14

DocumentPublishedAction
Application Form - Without Personal DataApplication Form No Personal Data12 Jun 2026View
Site location, existing floor plan, elevation & block siteExisting Block/Site Plan2 Jul 2026View
Proposed floor plans & elevationsMixed/Combined Plan26 Aug 2026View
Proposed Site PlanProposed Block/Site Plan10 Sept 2026View
superseded Proposed block site planSuperseded Plans5 Aug 2026View
Proposed floor plans & elevationsSuperseded Plans5 Aug 2026View
Design & access statementDesign & Access Statement12 Jun 2026View
Flood risk assessment - K-2026-0044.FRA/001 - 13/02/2026Flood Risk Assessment12 Jun 2026View
Supporting explanatory statementSupporting Documentation5 Aug 2026View
Highways & LLFAConsultation Response27 Jul 2026View
Highways & LLFAConsultation Response17 Aug 2026View
Lance Forbes 8 Mint Dale, Kendal, La9 6dgNeighbour Responses15 Jul 2026View
Public Reports Pack 10.09.2026 South Lakeland Local Area Planning CommitteeCommittee Report3 Sept 2026View
Decision NoticeDecision Notice14 Sept 2026View

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