PLANS for a refurbishment and altercations at a pub in Cartmel have been approved by the South Lakeland District Council planning committee.

The Kings Arms, based at the Square, have secured permission to overhaul the first floor whilst the ground floor will remain largely untouched.

The pub on the ground floor will continue to run whilst construction is done, a report said.

A planning report said: "Indeed the public bar and restaurant will remain open during the construction with only minimal disruption intended. Likewise, the attic space is to be left untouched save for repairs and decoration of the access staircase and making good and decoration of other areas.

"It is the first floor where the majority of the work is planned, removing the majority of the internal partitions, all deemed to be modern additions. This will be done carefully so as to minimise disturbance to adjacent construction, which may include lath and plaster ceilings and lime plaster walls. Any making good will be carried out with traditional materials.

"A significant amount of new drainage is to be installed to service the en-suite facilities. This is to be a gravity system, with all new internal pipe-work designed to run above floor level, concealed by framework and linings, thereby eliminating the risk of damage to any historic fabric.

"Existing floor boards of all kinds are be retained, including what are described as the possibly original wide plank oak boards and the later Victorian / Edwardian additions."