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Retrospective Consent Application for Shopfront Signage on Historic Building

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A Taste of India, a newly opened restaurant in Kirkby Lonsdale, has submitted a retrospective Listed Building consent application to retain its shopfront signage on the Grade II Listed Building. The restaurant, owned by Kalam Shah, opened in April 2025 and has been informed by Westmorland and Furness Council that it must gain Listed Building and advertisement consent for the sign. The sign, installed in March 2025, was deemed too high and replaced with a lower sign in May.

Key Takeaways:

  • A Taste of India, a new Indian restaurant, has applied for retrospective Listed Building consent to retain its shopfront signage on a Grade II Listed Building in Kirkby Lonsdale.
  • The sign was installed in March 2025, but was deemed too high and replaced with a lower sign in May.
  • The heritage statement, compiled by Tony Hills Chartered Architect, highlights the historic significance of the building and its surroundings, including the Royal Hotel and the former Trustee Savings Bank.
  • The sign is fixed to pre-existing metal brackets and is illuminated at a downward angle to avoid light spill.
  • The proposal aims to bring to life the shop front for the new Indian restaurant without altering the historic fabric of the building.
  • The application is for a retrospective consent, meaning it was not sought prior to the installation of the sign.
  • Kalam Shah, the owner of A Taste of India, has been informed by Westmorland and Furness Council that he must gain Listed Building and advertisement consent for the sign.

Statistics:

  • The restaurant, A Taste of India, opened in April 2025.
  • The sign was installed in March 2025 and replaced with a lower sign in May.
  • The heritage statement was compiled by Tony Hills Chartered Architect.
  • The building is a Grade II Listed Building.

Sources:

  • "Retrospective Listed Building consent application." Westmorland and Furness Council, n.d.
  • "Heritage Statement for A Taste of India." Tony Hills Chartered Architect, n.d.
  • "New restaurant and takeaway to open in town centre." (local news source), 2025.

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