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Alterations to Abbot Hall, the Stables, Old Grammar School and surrounding estate, including improvements to landscaping, removal of some outbuildings, erection of detached single storey visitor cafe and conversion of an outbuilding to WCs and a store.

Abbot Hall Art Gallery, Kirkland, KENDAL, LA9 5AL

DeterminedReference: SL/2019/0182Westmorland and Furness Council

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Application location

Abbot Hall Art Gallery, Kirkland, KENDAL, LA9 5AL

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Application summary

Status
Determined
Application type
Full Application
Received
28 Feb 2019
Validated
13 Mar 2019
Determination deadline
Not published
Local authority
Westmorland and Furness Council

Application overview

Alterations to Abbot Hall, the Stables, Old Grammar School and surrounding estate, including improvements to landscaping, removal of some outbuildings, erection of detached single storey visitor cafe and conversion of an outbuilding to WCs and a store.

Proposal details

Reference
SL/2019/0182
Parish
Kendal
Agent
MUMA LLP

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Application Form - SUPERSEDED WebApplication Form28 Feb 2019View
Existing Site Plan - Existing site plan AHR/E01/0002 Rev P2 A0Existing Block/Site Plan13 Mar 2019View
Existing Site Plan - SUPERSEDED Existing site plan AHR/E01/0002 Rev P1 A0Existing Block/Site Plan28 Feb 2019View
Existing Elevation Plan - Existing north elevation & Section AA Abbot Hall AHR/E02/1103 Rev P1 A2Existing Elevations Plan28 Feb 2019View
Existing Elevation Plan - Existing south elevation & Section BBB Storage sheds AHR/E02/3101 Rev P1 A2Existing Elevations Plan28 Feb 2019View
Existing Elevation Plan - Existing west and east elevations Storage sheds AHR/E02/3103 Rev P1 A2Existing Elevations Plan28 Feb 2019View
Existing Elevation Plan - Existing east elevation & Section YY Abbot Hall AHR/E02/1102 Rev P1 A2Existing Elevations Plan28 Feb 2019View
Existing Elevation Plan - Existing north elevation & Section AAA Storage sheds AHR/E02/3102 Rev P1 A2Existing Elevations Plan28 Feb 2019View
Existing Elevation Plan - Existing second floor plan Abbot Hall AHR/E01/1104 Rev P1 A2Existing Elevations Plan28 Feb 2019View
Existing Elevation Plan - Existing west elevation & Section X Abbot Hall AHR/E02/1101 Rev P1 A2Existing Elevations Plan28 Feb 2019View
Existing Elevation Plan - Existing south elevation & Section JJ Abbot Hall AHR/E02/1104 Rev P1 A2Existing Elevations Plan28 Feb 2019View
Existing Elevation Plan - Existing first floor plan Abbot Hall AHR/E01/1103 Rev P1 A2Existing Elevations Plan28 Feb 2019View
Existing Floor Plan - Existing first floor plan Stables & Old Grammar School AHR/E01/4102 Rev P1 A2Existing Floor Plan28 Feb 2019View
Existing Floor Plan - Existing ground floor plan Stables and Old Grammar School AHR/E01/4101 Rev P1 A2Existing Floor Plan28 Feb 2019View
Existing Floor Plan - Existing lower ground floor plan Abbot Hall AHR/E01/1101 Rev P1 A2Existing Floor Plan28 Feb 2019View
Existing Floor Plan - Existing ground floor plans Storage sheds AHR/E01/3101 Rev P1 A2Existing Floor Plan28 Feb 2019View
Existing Floor Plan - Existing upper ground floor plan Abbot Hall AHR/E01/1102 Rev P1 A2Existing Floor Plan28 Feb 2019View
EXISTING ROOF PLAN - Existing roof plan Storage sheds AHR/E01/3102 Rev P1 A2Existing Roof Plan28 Feb 2019View
EXISTING ROOF PLAN - Existing roof plan Abbot Hall AHR/E01/1105 Rev P1 A2Existing Roof Plan28 Feb 2019View
EXISTING ROOF PLAN - Existing roof plan Stables & Old Grammar School AHR/E01/4104 Rev P1 A2Existing Roof Plan28 Feb 2019View
Proposed Site Plan - SUPERSEDED Proposed site plan AHR/01/0002 Rev P1 A0Proposed Block/Site Plan28 Feb 2019View
Proposed Site Plan - Proposed site plan AHR/01/0002 Rev P2 A0Proposed Block/Site Plan13 Mar 2019View
Proposed Site Plan - Proposed first floor plan Stables and Old Grammar School Proposed removals AHR/E01/4102 Rev P2 A2Proposed Block/Site Plan13 Mar 2019View
Proposed Site Plan - SUPERSEDED Proposed site plan AHR/01/0002 Rev 2 A0Proposed Block/Site Plan7 Mar 2019View
Proposed Elevation Plan - Proposed west elevation & Section X Abbot Hall AHR/E02/1201 Rev P1 A2Proposed Elevations Plan28 Feb 2019View
Proposed Elevation Plan - Proposed south elevation & section JJ Abbot Hall AHR/02/1104 Rev P1 A2Proposed Elevations Plan28 Feb 2019View
Proposed Elevation Plan - Proposed west and east elevations Cafe & WCs AHR/02/2103 Rev P1 A2Proposed Elevations Plan28 Feb 2019View
Proposed Elevation Plan - Proposed north elevation & Section AA Abbot Hall proposed removals AHR/E02/1203 Rev P1 A2Proposed Elevations Plan28 Feb 2019View
Proposed Elevation Plan - Proposed north elevation & section AA Abbot Hall AHR/02/1103 Rev P1 A2Proposed Elevations Plan28 Feb 2019View
Proposed Elevation Plan - Proposed south elevation & Section JJ Abbot Hall AHR/E02/1204 Rev P1 A2Proposed Elevations Plan28 Feb 2019View
Proposed Elevation Plan - Proposed north elevation & Section AAA Cafe & WCs AHR/02/2102 Rev P1 A2Proposed Elevations Plan28 Feb 2019View
Proposed Elevation Plan - Proposed section U and section V Cafe & WCs, Stables & Old Grammar School AHR/02/2104 Rev P1 A2Proposed Elevations Plan28 Feb 2019View
Proposed Elevation Plan - Prroposed north elevation & Section AAA Storage sheds proposed removals AHR/E02/3202 Rev P1 A2Proposed Elevations Plan28 Feb 2019View
Proposed Elevation Plan - SUPERSEDED Proposed west elevation & section Y Abbot Hall AHR/02/1101 Rev P1 A2Proposed Elevations Plan28 Feb 2019View
Proposed Elevation Plan - Proposed east elevation & section YY Abbot Hall AHR/02/1102 Rev 1 A2Proposed Elevations Plan28 Feb 2019View
Proposed Elevation Plan - Proposed west elevation & section Y Abbot Hall AHR/02/1101 Rev P2 A2Proposed Elevations Plan7 Mar 2019View
Proposed Elevation Plan - Proposed south elevation & Section BBB Cafe & WCs AHR/02/2101 Rev P1 A2Proposed Elevations Plan28 Feb 2019View
Proposed Elevation Plan - Proposed site section K & section A Cafe WCs & stables AHR/02/4101 Rev P1 A2Proposed Elevations Plan28 Feb 2019View
Proposed Elevation Plan - Proposed south elevation and Section BBB Storage sheds Proposed removals AHR/E02/3201 Rev P1 A2Proposed Elevations Plan28 Feb 2019View
Proposed Elevation Plan - Proposed Section D and Section F Abbot Hall AHR/02/1105 Rev P1 A2Proposed Elevations Plan28 Feb 2019View
Proposed Elevation Plan - Proposed west and east elevations Storage sheds Proposed removals AHR/E02/3203 Rev1 A2Proposed Elevations Plan28 Feb 2019View
Proposed Elevation Plan - Proposed east elevation & Section YY Abbot Hall Proposed removals AHR/E02/1202 Rev P1 A2Proposed Elevations Plan28 Feb 2019View
Proposed Floor Plan - Proposed roof plan Abbot Hall Proposed removals AHR/E01/1205 Rev P1 A2Proposed Floor Plan28 Feb 2019View
Proposed Floor Plan - SUPERSEDED Proposed ground floor Stables and Old Grammar School AHR/01/4101 Rev P1 A2Proposed Floor Plan28 Feb 2019View
Proposed Floor Plan - SUPERSEDED Proposed ground floor plan Stables & Old Grammar School Proposed removals AHR/E01/4201 Rev P1 A2Proposed Floor Plan28 Feb 2019View
Proposed Floor Plan - Propsed roof plan Storage sheds Proposed removals AHR/E01/3202 Rev P1 A2Proposed Floor Plan28 Feb 2019View
Proposed Floor Plan - Lower ground floor Abbot Hall AHR/01/1101 P1 A2Proposed Floor Plan28 Feb 2019View
Proposed Floor Plan - SUPERDEDED Proposed roof plan Stables and Old Grammar School AHR/01/4104 Rev P1 A2Proposed Floor Plan28 Feb 2019View
Proposed Floor Plan - Proposed roof plan Abbot Hall AHR/01/1105 Rev P1 A2Proposed Floor Plan28 Feb 2019View
Proposed Floor Plan - Proposed second floor plan Abbot Hall Proposed removals AHR/E01/1204 Rev P1 A2Proposed Floor Plan28 Feb 2019View
Proposed Floor Plan - Proposed first floor plan Abbot Hall AHR/01/1103 Rev P1 A2Proposed Floor Plan28 Feb 2019View
Proposed Floor Plan - SUPERSEDED Proposed first floor plan Stables and Old Grammar School Proposed removals AHR/E01/4102 Rev P1 A2Proposed Floor Plan28 Feb 2019View
Proposed Floor Plan - Proposed ground floor plans Storage sheds Proposed removals AHR/E01/3201 Rev P1 A2Proposed Floor Plan28 Feb 2019View
Proposed Floor Plan - Proposed upper ground floor Abbot Hall AHR/01/1102 Rev P1 A2Proposed Floor Plan28 Feb 2019View
Proposed Floor Plan - SUPERSEDED Proposed first floor plan Stables and Old Grammar School Proposed removals AHR/E01/4202 Rev P1 A2Proposed Floor Plan28 Feb 2019View
Proposed Floor Plan - Proposed second floor plan Abbot Hall AHR/01/1104 Rev P1 A2Proposed Floor Plan28 Feb 2019View
Proposed Floor Plan - Proposed roof plan Cafe & WCs AHR/01/2102 Rev P1 A2Proposed Floor Plan28 Feb 2019View
Proposed Floor Plan - Proposed lower ground floor proposed removals Abbot Hall AHR/E01/1201 Rev P1 A2Proposed Floor Plan28 Feb 2019View
Proposed Floor Plan - Proposed first floor plan Abbot Hall Proposed removals AHR/E01/1203 Rev P1 A2Proposed Floor Plan28 Feb 2019View
Proposed Floor Plan - Proposed ground floor plan Cafe & WCS AHR/01/2101 Rev P1 A2Proposed Floor Plan28 Feb 2019View
Proposed Floor Plan - Proposed ground floor Stables and Old Grammar School AHR/01/4101 Rev P2 A2Proposed Floor Plan13 Mar 2019View
Proposed Floor Plan - Proposed ground floor plan Stables & Old Grammar School Proposed removals AHR/E01/4201 Rev P2 A2Proposed Floor Plan13 Mar 2019View
Proposed Floor Plan - Proposed first floor plan Stables and Old Grammar School Proposed removals AHR/E01/4202 Rev P2 A2Proposed Floor Plan13 Mar 2019View
Proposed Floor Plan - Proposed upper ground floor plan Abbot Hall Proposed removals AHR/E01/1202 Rev P1 A2Proposed Floor Plan28 Feb 2019View
PROPOSED ROOF PLAN - SUPERSEDED Proposed roof plan Stable & Old Grammar Proposed removals AHR/E01/4204 Rev P1 A2Proposed Roof Plan28 Feb 2019View
PROPOSED ROOF PLAN - Proposed roof plan Stable & Old Grammar Proposed removals AHR/E01/4204 Rev P2 A2Proposed Roof Plan13 Mar 2019View
PROPOSED ROOF PLAN - Proposed roof plan Stables and Old Grammar School AHR/01/4104 Rev P2 A2Proposed Roof Plan13 Mar 2019View
Proposed Section Plan - Proposed sections of modifications to existing doors and windows AHR/06/1201 Rev P1 A2Proposed Sections Plan28 Feb 2019View
Proposed Section Plan - Proposed Sections D & F Abbot Hall Proposed removals AHR/E02/1205 Rev P1 A2Proposed Sections Plan28 Feb 2019View
Proposed Section Plan - Proposed sections U & V Storage shed, stables & Old Grammar School Proposed removals AHR/E02/3204 Rev P1 A2Proposed Sections Plan28 Feb 2019View
Additional information - Flood consult informationAdditional information8 May 2019View
Additional information - CCC commentsAdditional information8 May 2019View
Additional information - Drawing Register 30 July 2019Additional information31 Jul 2019View
Additional information - SUPERSEDED - Schedule of MaterialsAdditional information28 Feb 2019View
Additional information - Drawing registerAdditional information13 Mar 2019View
Transport Assessment - Transport StatementAssessment28 Feb 2019View
Transport Assessment - Transport statementAssessment2 Aug 2019View
Design and Access Statement - SUPERSEDEDDesign & Access Statement13 Mar 2019View
Design and Access Statement - SUPERSEDED Design & Access StatementDesign & Access Statement28 Feb 2019View
Design and Access Statement - Revision P2 30th July 2019Design & Access Statement31 Jul 2019View
Flood Risk Assessment - SUPERSEDED - Flood Risk Assessment & Flood Resilience Report Feb 2019Flood Risk Assessment28 Feb 2019View
Flood Risk AssessmentFlood Risk Assessment24 Jul 2019View
Planning Statements - Materials Schedule Rev A 30 July 2019Planning Statement31 Jul 2019View
Planning Statements - Statement of Public Benefits 30 July 2019Planning Statement31 Jul 2019View
Planning Statements - Side Wing Entrance StudiesPlanning Statement6 Aug 2019View
Statement of Significance - SUPERSEDED - Historical Building Assessment of Significance Feb 2019Supporting Statement28 Feb 2019View
Statement of Significance - SUPERSEDED - Historic Building Appraisal Feb 2019Supporting Statement28 Feb 2019View
Statement of Significance - Historical Building Assessment of Significance Rev ASupporting Statement31 Jul 2019View
Statement of Significance - Historical Building Appraisal Rev ASupporting Statement31 Jul 2019View
Tree Survey - Pre-development tree reportTree Survey28 Feb 2019View
Correspondence - Sheet of amendmentsCorrespondence31 Jul 2019View
Amended Plan Post DecisionAmended Plan1 Nov 2019View
Amended Plan Pre Decision - Amended application form (No. of staff)Amended Plan2 Aug 2019View
Amended Plan Post Decision - Decision noticeAmended Plan12 Nov 2019View
Amended Plan Post Decision - Delegated reportAmended Plan12 Nov 2019View
Amended Plan Pre Decision - Storage Sheds, Stables & Old Grammar School - Proposed Removals - Section U & Section V HR/E02/320 P2 A2Amended Plan31 Jul 2019View
Amended Plan Pre Decision - Proposed Removals - Section D & Section F AHR/E02/1205 P2 A2Amended Plan31 Jul 2019View
Amended Plan Pre Decision - Proposed Removals - South Elevation & Section JJ AHR/E02/1204 P2 A2Amended Plan31 Jul 2019View
Amended Plan Pre Decision - Proposed Removals - North Elevation & Section AA AHR/E02/1203 P2 A2Amended Plan31 Jul 2019View
Amended Plan Pre Decision - Proposed Removals - East Elevation & Section YY AHR/E02/1202 P2 A2Amended Plan31 Jul 2019View
Amended Plan Pre Decision - Proposed Removals - West Elevation & Section X AHR/E02/1201 P2 A2Amended Plan31 Jul 2019View
Amended Plan Pre Decision - Stables & Old Grammar School - Proposed Removals - First Floor Plan AHR/E01/4202 P3 A2Amended Plan31 Jul 2019View
Amended Plan Pre Decision - Stables & Old Grammar School - Proposed Removals - Ground Floor Plan AHR/E01/4201 P3 A2Amended Plan31 Jul 2019View
Amended Plan Pre Decision - Proposed Removals - First Floor Plan AHR/E01/1203 P2 A2Amended Plan31 Jul 2019View
Amended Plan Pre Decision - Proposed Removals - Upper Ground Floor Plan AHR/E01/1202 P2 A2Amended Plan31 Jul 2019View
Amended Plan Pre Decision - Proposed Removals - Lower Ground Floor Plan AHR/E01/1201 P2 A2Amended Plan31 Jul 2019View
Amended Plan Pre Decision - Café, WCs & Stables - Proposed Section K & Section A AHR/02/4101 P2 A2Amended Plan31 Jul 2019View
Amended Plan Pre Decision - Café, WCs, Stables & Old Grammar School - Proposed Section U & Section V AHR/02/2104 P2 A2Amended Plan31 Jul 2019View
Amended Plan Pre Decision - Café & WCs - Proposed East Elevation & West Elevation AHR/02/2103 P2 A2Amended Plan31 Jul 2019View
Amended Plan Pre Decision - Café & WCs - Proposed North Elevation & Section AAA AHR/02/2102 P2 A2Amended Plan31 Jul 2019View
Amended Plan Pre Decision - Café & WCs - Proposed South Elevation & Section BBB AHR/02/2101 P2 A2Amended Plan31 Jul 2019View
Amended Plan Pre Decision - Proposed Section D & Section F AHR/02/1105 P2 A2Amended Plan31 Jul 2019View
Amended Plan Pre Decision - Proposed South Elevation and Section JJ AHR/02/1104 P2 A2Amended Plan31 Jul 2019View
Amended Plan Pre Decision - Proposed North Elevation and Section AA AHR/02/1103 P2 A2Amended Plan31 Jul 2019View
Amended Plan Pre Decision - Proposed East Elevation and Section YY AHR/02/1102 P2 A2Amended Plan31 Jul 2019View
Amended Plan Pre Decision - Proposed West Elevation and Section X AHR/02/1101 P2 A2Amended Plan31 Jul 2019View
Amended Plan Pre Decision - Stables & Old Grammar School - Proposed Ground Floor Plan AHR/01/4101 P3 A2Amended Plan31 Jul 2019View
Amended Plan Pre Decision - Café & WC's - Proposed Roof Plan AHR/01/2102 P2 A2Amended Plan31 Jul 2019View
Amended Plan Pre Decision - Café & WC's - Proposed Ground Floor Plan AHR/01/2101 P2 A2Amended Plan31 Jul 2019View
Amended Plan Pre Decision - Proposed Roof Plan AHR/01/1105 P2 A2Amended Plan31 Jul 2019View
Amended Plan Pre Decision - Proposed Second Floor Plan AHR/01/1104 P2 A2Amended Plan31 Jul 2019View
Amended Plan Pre Decision - Proposed First Floor Plan AHR/01/1103 P2 A2Amended Plan31 Jul 2019View
Amended Plan Pre Decision - Proposed Upper Ground Floor Plan AHR/01/1102 P2 A2Amended Plan31 Jul 2019View
Amended Plan Pre Decision - Proposed Lower Ground Floor Plan AHR/01/1101 P2 A2Amended Plan31 Jul 2019View
Amended Plan Pre Decision - Proposed Site Plan AHR/01/0002 P3 A0Amended Plan31 Jul 2019View
Amended Plan Pre Decision - Proposed Site Location Plan AHR/01/0001 P3 A3Amended Plan31 Jul 2019View
Consultee Response - Environment AgencyConsultation Response16 Aug 2019View
Consultee Response - Kendal Town CouncilConsultation Response20 Aug 2019View
Consultee Response - Conservation OfficerConsultation Response4 Apr 2019View
Consultee Response - CCC Highways & LLFAConsultation Response16 Apr 2019View
Consultee Response - Georgian GroupConsultation Response13 Aug 2019View
Consultee Response - Historic EnglandConsultation Response12 Aug 2019View
Consultee Response - Historic Environment OfficerConsultation Response13 Mar 2019View
Consultee Response - Environment AgencyConsultation Response24 Apr 2019View
Consultee Response - Georgian GroupConsultation Response8 Apr 2019View
Consultee Response - SLDC - Arboricultural OfficerConsultation Response18 Mar 2019View
Consultee Response - Kendal Town CouncilConsultation Response3 Apr 2019View
Consultee Response - United UtilitiesConsultation Response19 Mar 2019View
Consultee Response - United UtilitiesConsultation Response19 Mar 2019View
Consultee Response - CCC Historic Environment OfficerConsultation Response7 Aug 2019View
Consultee Response - Natural EnglandConsultation Response30 May 2019View
Consultee Response - Historic EnglandConsultation Response2 Apr 2019View
Consultee Response - Environment AgencyConsultation Response20 May 2019View
Neighbour Response - Kendal Swifts groupNeighbour Responses29 Mar 2019View
Neighbour Response - 22 Peppercorn LaneNeighbour Responses6 Aug 2019View
Neighbour Response - 7 Church WalkNeighbour Responses9 Apr 2019View
Neighbour Response - 6 Church WalkNeighbour Responses25 Mar 2019View
Neighbour Response - 22 Peppercorn LaneNeighbour Responses10 Apr 2019View
Delegated ReportDelegated Report27 Aug 2019View
Decision NoticeDecision Notice27 Aug 2019View
Plan - Existing sections D & F Abbot Hall AHR/E02/1105 Rev P1 A2DCPLAN_C14AEBAD5907448FA252DB595F319B3A_a3650106-f030-4855-888e-23424fd017ca.pdf28 Feb 2019View
Plan - Existing Section U & V AHR/E02/3104 Storage sheds, stables & Old Grammar School AHR/E02/3104DCPLAN_C14AEBAD5907448FA252DB595F319B2C_76dd0999-3727-4166-9734-eac6f9be0ad9.pdf28 Feb 2019View
Plan - Proposed sections K & A Storage sheds and stables AHR/E02/4201DCPLAN_7408061B91844738880822BB2C6772D4_756778cc-652b-4d7c-971b-2fb695378b89.pdf28 Feb 2019View
Plan - Existing sections K & A Storage sheds and stables AHR/E02/4101 Rev 1 A2DCPLAN_7408061B91844738880822BB2C6772D5_59766f0c-3c00-457f-b70a-c1c5109e3e36.pdf28 Feb 2019View
Protected Species Report - SUPERSEDED - Bat reportConfidential Documents28 Feb 2019View
Protected Species ReportConfidential Documents31 Jul 2019View
Ecology Report - Preliminary Ecological AppraisalEcology Report28 Feb 2019View
Extension of TimeExtension of Time5 Jul 2019View
Extension of Time - SUPERSEDEDExtension of Time25 Apr 2019View
General Report - SUPERSEDED - Drawing register. List of submitted drawingsGeneral Report28 Feb 2019View
General Report - Inclusive access reportGeneral Report28 Feb 2019View
General Report - Building Services ReportGeneral Report28 Feb 2019View
General Report - Structural Survey Report:Construction and Demolition Method Statement and Below Ground DrainageGeneral Report28 Feb 2019View
General Report - Letter of support from SLDCGeneral Report28 Feb 2019View
Location Plan - SUPERSEDED Existing location plan AHR/E01/0001 A1/A3Location Plan28 Feb 2019View
Location Plan - Location plan AHR/01/0001 PI A1/A3Location Plan28 Feb 2019View
Location Plan - Location plan AHR/01/0001 P2 A1/A3Location Plan13 Mar 2019View
Location Plan - Existing location plan AHR/E01/0001 P2 A1/A3Location Plan13 Mar 2019View

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