But Cumberland Council has rejected the scheme, finding that the design and materials were out of keeping with the building and surrounding streetscene. The Old Village Shop in Cumwhinton, prior to its transformation into a cafe (Image: Addis Town Planning)It added: "The proposed material within this application is graphite grey composite panels. The cafe use itself is lawful and planners found that the small seating area at the front would not cause an unacceptable impact on neighbouring residents. However, the report also identified other unauthorised changes outside the application, including cladding to a side elevation and the use of a rear area for cafe seating. Officers said a separate application would be needed to regularise the rear seating area, while two illuminated signs in the porch were also likely to require advertisement consent.