The former NatWest Bank in Settle CONTROVERSIAL planning applications involving the conversion of buildings in Settle and Carleton which were deferred by Craven planners last month are once again being recommended for approval. At its February meeting, Craven District Council’s planning committee deferred making a decision on the planned residential and cafe/restaurant conversion of the former NatWest Bank in Market Place, Settle, a grade two listed building. Acting against officer recommendation to approve the application and listed building consent, members had been minded to refuse the scheme by the ARBA Group after hearing objections from the town council, from the North Craven Building Preservation Trust, and from ward councillor David Staveley.