The Chief Justice Of The Common Pleas, 2-6 Bank Street, Keswick, CA12 5JY

Planning appeal 6004381 at The Chief Justice Of The Common Pleas, 2-6 Bank Street, Keswick, CA12 5JY (Lake District) was allowed on 22 April 2026 by Inspector Smith D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether restricting the use of the external area to no later than 2000 hours is necessary having regard to the living conditions of nearby residents and those staying in tourist accommodation in Bank Street.

the conversion of an existing car park to the north- east side of the existing public house to form an external customer and landscaped area without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref 7/2021/2348, allowed at appeal on 1 August 2022 (Ref: APP/Q9495/W/22/3297944)

Authority: Lake District
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: leisure-sport · Minor retail and services
Inspector: Smith D
Postcode: CA12 5JY

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether restricting the use of the external area to no later than 2000 hours is necessary having regard to the living conditions of nearby residents and those staying in tourist accommodation in Bank Street

What decided it

The measured noise data showing a reduction in both average minimum and maximum noise levels from 2000 to 2300 hours, combined with 2200 hours being a reasonable time for background noise reduction, justified extending hours beyond 2000 hours but not to the full 2300 hours requested.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy 06 (design and development) of the Lake District National Park Local Plan 2020-2035

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