A planning application has been submitted for the change of use of a retail unit in Kendal’s former Beales store into a drinking establishment.

Plans would see the retail unit at 55, Finkle Street, Kendal- formally used by department store Beales- turned into a licensed premises.

An application to transform the second floor of 55, Finkle Street into a two-bedroom flat was submitted earlier this year.

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