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A proposal to turn a historic 1888 barn in the Lake District into a holiday let has been submitted, seeking approval from the national park authority.
A proposal to convert a historic, single-storey barn in Penrith, within the Lake District National Park, into a holiday let has been submitted.
The barn, believed to date from at least 1888 and part of the Cost to Coast farm site, would be renovated with two bedrooms, a bathroom, kitchen, and new windows.
The applicant argues its remote location makes it unsuitable for affordable housing, aligning with national park policies favoring tourism use over residential redevelopment.
The project aims to preserve the building’s heritage and support the local economy through tourism.
The Lake District National Park Authority will decide on the application.
Se ha presentado una propuesta para convertir un histórico granero de 1888 en el Lake District en un alquiler vacacional, buscando la aprobación de la autoridad del parque nacional.