PLANS to convert a grade II listed building in Ulverston into several apartments have been given the go-ahead by the council.

Westmorland and Furness Council has approved plans from A and A Property (NW) Limited to convert the Belle Vue building on Princes Street into seven apartments.

According to plans, the building will consist of five one-bedroom apartments and two two-bedroom apartments.

Planning documents state: “Given the scale, nature and location of the building, the property is no longer considered to be suitable for commercial use and the intention is therefore to convert the property into residential apartments.

“The conversion to a single dwelling was considered however Local Estate Agents have advised that there is no market demand for a property of this size and nature within the town centre, further due to the limited private curtilage.”

The scheme originally proposed converting the Belle Vue into six apartments and constructing two new builds however this scheme was amended following discussions with planning officers and comments from Ulverston Town Council amongst others.

According to planning documents the building was formerly an office building and was built in the 19th century.

This planning application was approved on October 8.