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Yahoo
4 days ago
- Business
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Ground floor of building at site of vacant Lake District museum could be restaurant
THE ground floor of a proposed two storey building at the site of a vacant Lake District museum could be turned into either a restaurant or hot food takeaway. The planning application is for the former Keswick Mining Museum at Otley House, Otley Road, in Keswick, and the application includes a request for planning permission for three local needs residential flats on the first floor. In addition it requests full planning permission for associated access, parking, hard and soft landscaping and ancillary structures. According to a planning statement the museum housed a private collection of largely Cumbrian artefacts and it closed in 2013 when the owner retired and the collection was sold. It states: 'The site is currently vacant and currently falling into a state of disrepair. The building is single storey, slightly elevated above the street and finished in white render.' The report adds: 'The existing building has reached the end of its useful life and is proposed to be demolished and the site cleared, except for the large sycamore tree to make way for the new proposal. 'The layout has been primarily dictated by the need to preserve the existing tree. As can be seen from the proposed site plan, the new building footprint is significantly less of an impact on the root protection area associated with the tree. 'The number of proposed apartments is directly related to the number of car parking spaces that can be accommodated on the site without compromising the size of the restaurant area required by potential occupiers. 'The restaurant entrance is required to face the high street to maximise visibility for potential customers. 'The apartments at first floor have been arranged to maximise their frontage onto Bank Street and Otley Road. This naturally positions the vertical access core to the rear of the site in the north-west corner. 'In order to achieve a designated parking space for each of the apartments, the ground floor has been set inbound of the apartments above in front of the residential entrance.' The planning application is currently being considered by planners at the Lake District National Park Authority.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- General
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Cumbrian MP raises concerns after proposals to ban small boats from smaller lakes
A CUMBRIAN MP has raised concerns around new bylaws proposed by the national park authority around the banning of small boats on smaller lakes in the Lake District. Markus Campbell-Savours, MP for Penrith and Solway, has said he is concerned that a new byelaw being proposed by the Lake District National Park Authority could see fishermen who use small powerboats banned from some of the smaller lakes. Markus Campbell-Savours said: 'I think this proposed byelaw is a mistake with the potential to unfairly hit fishermen, many of whom have been responsibly fishing the lakes and rivers of Cumbria for generations. 'I want members of the LDNPA to meet me at Bassenthwaite so they can see that any fears about noise, safety, or the environment, in relation to small Lakeland fishing boats with electric motors are misguided. This proposed byelaw will unfairly impact people who the national park should value as an important partner. 'It was in fact the late Bob Smeaton and other fishermen who alerted Dale Campbell-Savours MP to the perilous state of Bassenthwaite in the 1990s, which ultimately secured the upgrade of the sewage treatment works at the east end of the lake. 'I say to the national park authority - far from being a problem, fishermen are our eyes and ears – or as one Keswick fisherman put it to me – 'we are your canaries in the coalmine.'' Concerns have previously been raised around the new by laws by anglers who believe the proposed by laws are 'discriminatory'. The Lake District National Park Authority have previously said that the 'informal consultation' is the first step in 'a lengthy process' to amend the Small Lakes Byelaws.
Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Yahoo
Police respond to reports of antisocial behaviour in the Lake District
CUMBRIA Police have responded to reports of antisocial behaviour in the Lake District. Issues have been raised about members of the public causing antisocial behaviour in part of the National Park. The key areas of concern were Buttermere and Langstrath Valley. In a post on social media, Cumbria Police wrote: "Yesterday PC 2349 and PC 2656 had a joint operation with Lake District National Park Authority due to a number of issues raised regarding anti-social behaviour in the popular tourist hotspots, such as Buttermere and Langstrath Valley. "On this occasion there was no people were found to be acting in an anti-social manner, but the area will continue to be monitored, and those found to be acting in such a manner will be dealt with accordingly."
Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Yahoo
The bus that takes you to one of UK's highest peaks so you can leave the car at home
Any Boltonians who fancy taking on the country's tallest mountain will have an easier route to the landmark thanks to a new shuttle bus. The new service from Northern, means that should you make the trip up to the Lakes, you could leave the car at home and still climb Scafell Pike - England's highest peak. Running on Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays until 21 September 2025, the Wasdale Explorer departs from Ravenglass station and runs to Muncaster Castle, Gosforth and Wasdale Head. Wasdale Head is the starting point for scenic walks to Scafell, Scafell Pike, Great Gable and Wastwater. Read more: Read more: Read more: To get there from Bolton, catch the direct service to Barrow in Furness, followed by a short train to Ravenglass station, where the bus can be picked up. Buses depart from the station car park for Wasdale Head at 0845, 1045, 1225 and 1355. Ravenglass is also home to the . Customers travelling by train can save money with a combined Northern and Ravenglass & Eskdale ticket, available to buy from station ticket offices and ticket vending machines. The shuttle bus connection is provided by the Lake District National Park Authority to encourage sustainable travel and improve access to the Lakes. Emma Moody, lead strategy adviser on recreation and sustainable development for the Lake District National Park Authority, said: 'The Wasdale Explorer shuttle bus is a brilliant way to explore the Lake District UNESCO World Heritage Site by leaving the stress of driving at home, particularly in an area of the Lake District where there is little parking. 'For 2025, we've included more journeys that link up with Ravenglass train station, where you can travel to catch the bus along the scenic Cumbria Coast railway line. 'If you're heading to Wasdale to enjoy the beautiful scenery, we encourage you to hop on the train and bus and to leave no trace by taking home any litter." Alex Hornby, commercial and customer director for Northern, said: "We've got some of the most dramatic landscapes in the country on our doorstep, and the train really is the easiest and most sustainable way to access the stunning scenery of the Lakes. "We're pleased to support this helpful connection with the Wasdale Explorer, which will enable more people to explore everything this part of the world has to offer without relying on the car. "The connection with the shuttle bus at Ravenglass couldn't be simpler, with trains running every hour from Barrow and Carlisle, and ticket prices as low as £3 when booked in advance." Northern is the second largest train operator in the UK, with 2,500 services a day to more than 500 stations across the North of England.
Yahoo
01-05-2025
- Yahoo
Judge to consider Lake District zip wire ruling
A hearing into a controversial plan for a Lake District tourist attraction has ended, with a ruling expected on a future date. Friends of the Lake District claimed planners misunderstood their responsibilities when they gave the go-ahead to a proposed zip wire at Elterwater Quarry. The charity said a "tranquil" vision of the national park was at stake in the case. A lawyer for the Lake District National Park Authority (LDNPA) told a judicial review hearing the body had applied the relevant law when awarding planning permission. The Elterwater Quarry Experience would allow visitors to explore a cavern using zip wires and viewing platforms, according to planning papers. Friends of the Lake District said its main concern was that it would bring too much traffic to the "tranquil" area. The planned operator of the site, Zip World, has produced a travel plan designed to encourage the use of public transport and bikes to reach the site. But Friends of the Lake District's chief executive Michael Hill told the BBC the plan was "broken" and would not work. Ned Westaway, representing LDNPA, told the High Court hearing in Manchester the authority had imposed a "workable" planning condition on the developer to ensure its travel plan was satisfactory. Friends of the Lake District argued LDNPA had failed to place enough weight on conserving the natural beauty of the area in making its decision. National park authorities are obliged to prioritise this characteristic ahead of promoting enjoyment of the park by the public, such as through visitor attractions, if the two are in conflict. Michael Brett, representing Friends of the Lake District, told the court it was "common sense" that efforts to promote enjoyment of the park should not undermine the very qualities people enjoy. But Mr Westaway said the authority had applied the law correctly when weighing up the pros and cons of the development. Mr Justice Mould told the hearing he would "think carefully" about his decision before handing down a judgement on a future date. If he favours Friends of the Lake District, the planning permission will be quashed and the decision reconsidered by LDNPA. Zip World and the site's owner, Burlington Stone, are yet to respond to a request for comment. Follow BBC Cumbria on X, Facebook, Nextdoor and Instagram. Plans for zipline in national park quarry approved Lake District National Park Authority Friends of the Lake District
