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Conversions

This section of the code covers the conversion of existing buildings to residential use.

Design information to submit with a planning application

The type and level of information to be submitted with a planning application depends on the nature and impacts of the application itself. The applying for planning permission page of the our website provides guidance on what these different levels and types of information are, and when they are required.

All applicants should submit the checklist at the end of the Design Code, linked below.

Householder applications (extensions etc.) outside Conservation Areas and not involving Listed Buildings do not need to include further design information.

Lake District Design Code checklist for conversions and alterations

Navigate through the Design Code for conversions

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