A planning application has been lodged by the owners of the Kirkstile Inn at Loweswater for a single-storey infill extension to allow for refurbishment and enlargement of the kitchen.
Papers submitted by R&H Leisure Limited with the application say that the proposed work seeks to make better use of an existing single storey outbuilding, joining this to the main building with a modest traditionally constructed infill.
“This will allow essential upgrading of the existing commercial kitchen and service areas ensuring the future viability of the establishment,” say the planning documents. “To facilitate the works the existing cat-slide roof will be replaced along with the roof of the existing outbuilding.
“Roofing materials will be of local green slate in keeping with the wider buildings group.
“New walls will be of rough cast render to one side and local rubble wall to the other. The work will only be visible from the immediate areas and will not have any impact on the distinct area.
“Adopting traditional materials and incorporating an existing building eliminates any discernible impact on the heritage status of the distinct area and wider national park.”
