Former Arnold Clark Vauxhall Garage Mintsfeet Road KENDAL LA9 6NN Data via plota.co.uk
Pending
2026/1214/FPA
Description
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 Clases B8) and general industrial (Use Class B2) and alteration to the external appearance of the building with associated site works… Data via plota.co.uk
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Historical activity at this location
18 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
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Previous applications at this address
Within ~100m
Nearby activity
2024
Refused
Berendsen Shap Road Kendal Cumbria LA9 6DQ
Proposed single storey steel framed extension to existing factory unit
2024
Refused
Berendsen Shap Road Kendal Cumbria LA9 6DQ
Proposed single storey steel framed extension to existing factory unit
2021
Approved
Ibis Sports and Social Club, Mintsfeet Road, KENDAL, LA9 6DE
Single storey extension to provide improved changing room space for the football club
2021
Approved
Ibis Sports and Social Club, Mintsfeet Road, KENDAL, LA9 6DE
Single storey extension to provide improved changing room space for the football club
2018
Approved
Furman House, Shap Road, KENDAL, LA9 6RU
Installation of an externally illuminated "T" sign and three externally illuminated (400c…
2018
Approved
Furman House, Shap Road, KENDAL, LA9 6RU
Installation of an externally illuminated "T" sign and three externally illuminated (400c…
2018
Approved
Detached training building at Furman House, Shap Road, KENDAL, LA9 6RU
Demolition of existing building and erection of new building utilising limestone from dem…
2018
Approved
Detached training building at Furman House, Shap Road, KENDAL, LA9 6RU
Demolition of existing building and erection of new building utilising limestone from dem…
2017
Approved
Vacant plot (car park) to rear of Lakeland Car Centre, Mintsfeet Industrial Estate, KENDAL, LA9 6DE
Erection of four industrial units use classes B1 (Business), B2 (General industrial) and…
2017
Approved
Vacant plot (car park) to rear of Lakeland Car Centre, Mintsfeet Industrial Estate, KENDAL, LA9 6DE
Erection of four industrial units use classes B1 (Business), B2 (General industrial) and…
2017
Approved
Unit 1 Mintsfeet Road, KENDAL, LA9 6DE
Change of use to mixture of B1 (recycling workshop/offices), B8 (storage) and A1 (retail)…
2017
Approved
Unit 1 Mintsfeet Road, KENDAL, LA9 6DE
Change of use to mixture of B1 (recycling workshop/offices), B8 (storage) and A1 (retail)…
2017
Approved
Unit 1 Mintsfeet Road, KENDAL, LA9 6DE
Installation of 2 panel signs to the gable wall
2017
Approved
Unit 1 Mintsfeet Road, KENDAL, LA9 6DE
Installation of 2 panel signs to the gable wall
2016
Approved
Furman House, Shap Road, KENDAL, LA9 6RU
Single storey extension for training facilities for staff and external clients
2016
Approved
Furman House, Shap Road, KENDAL, LA9 6RU
Single storey extension for training facilities for staff and external clients
Westmorland and Furness
Planning Authority Score
2.8/10
Poor
#240 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Change of use
Westmorland and Furness is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #234 out of 292. 52% of applications have the time limit extended, above the 40% national average. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (92%) than the national average (90%).
Slower than most councils
for householder decisions
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Westmorland and Furness decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
92%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #90 of 292
92%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #161 of 292
51%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (64%) #234 of 292
52%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #239 of 292
85%
Minor dwellings approved
72 decided (1-9 homes)
100%
Major dwellings approved
21 decided (10+ homes)
86%
Change of use approved
132 decided
1,223
Total decisions
95 refused in 2025