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flag Midtown House in Caldbeck, a 1726 Grade II listed building, has been approved for conversion into three modern homes, preserving its historic features.

flag Planning permission has been granted to convert Midtown House, a historic 1726 Grade II listed Georgian building in Caldbeck, into three residential homes. flag The project, approved by the Lake District National Park Authority on March 6, 2026, reduces the original four-home plan to three, removes a conservatory, adds a porch, and preserves key exterior features like stucco walls and slate roof. flag Interior renovations will reconfigure 20 former en suite bedrooms into three modern homes with updated utilities and layouts, while maintaining original elements such as sash windows and a mezzanine area. flag The redevelopment aims to meet local housing demand while protecting the building’s historical integrity.

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