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Planning appeals in Lake District, 2024

67 appeals decided in 2024, 25% of them allowed. Each links to its own page and to the Inspector’s letter. The authority’s record has the whole run since 2016.

  1. Notice upheld18 December 2024· enforcement3334495
    Land at Beckstones Farm, Grizebeck, Kirkby In Furness, LA17 7XS

    Material change of use of land from agriculture to mixed use of agriculture and storage of a caravan

  2. Dismissed9 December 2024· minor3346411
    Agricultural Land Adjacent to Planning Ref 7/2021/3146, CA11 0RD

    the erection of 2 residential units to include associated parking and access

  3. Allowed5 December 2024· minor3345975
    Bankend Farm, Torver, Coniston, LA21 8BT

    creation of access and farm track (retrospective)

  4. Dismissed3 December 2024· minor3343894
    7 Brantfell Walk, Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3AT

    Divide the block to create 2 separate dwellings for the purpose of being able to rent or sell individually making an additional local occupancy home, without complying with condition 6 requiring 30 percent of operational energy requirements from decentralised, district heating and/or renewable or low-carbon energy sources

  5. Allowed22 November 2024· householder3344960
    4 Browfoot, Keswick, CA12 4LQ

    erection of a privacy fence between 4 Browfoot and Glenburn

  6. Notice varied and upheld12 November 2024· enforcement3310495
    Land at The Crown & Mitre , Bampton Grange, Penrith, CA10 2QR

    without planning permission the making of a material change in use from use as a public house and inn to a single self-contained holiday let (sui generis)

  7. Quashed On Legal Grounds25 October 2024· enforcement3343935
    Land at Cockenskell Farm, Blawith, Ulverston, LA12 8EL

    without planning permission, operational development consisting of the erection of four terraces of brooder units with timber and net enclosures

  8. Unknown23 October 2024· enforcement3347804
    Norwood House, Church Street, Church Street, Ambleside, LA22 0BT
  9. Notice varied and upheld23 October 2024· enforcement3347803
    Norwood House, Church Street, Ambleside, LA22 0BT

    without planning permission, operational development consisting of building operations to install three replacement window frames, in the southeast elevation of the building

  10. Dismissed22 October 2024· other3344153
    St Annes Church, Ings, Kendal, LA8 9PY

    28-panel array of solar PV panels on the south facing roof of St Anne's Church with a battery installation and associated control accessories

  11. Dismissed10 October 2024· householder3339142
    Chesters Lodge , Lake Bank Estate, Blawith, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 8EZ

    outhouse to area south of Chesters Lodge to be used as a gym/studio

  12. Allowed9 October 2024· minor3330570
    Low Briery Holiday Park, Penrith Road, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 4RN

    extension to existing holiday park, formation of access, landscaping and ancillary works”

  13. Unknown24 September 2024· enforcement3337823
    Land to the South of The Boat House, Bank Ground Farm, Coniston
  14. Unknown24 September 2024· enforcement3337810
    Bank Ground Farm, Coniston, LA21 8AA
  15. Notice varied and upheld24 September 2024· enforcement3337809
    Bank Ground Farm, Coniston, LA21 8AA

    Formation of raised platforms with retaining stone walls and backfilled land creating hardstanding and lawned areas; erection of four timber facility buildings; material change of use of lake and lakeshore to tented camping and caravan site (North Area) and to parking and storage (South Area)

  16. Unknown24 September 2024· enforcement3337808
    Bank Ground Farm, Coniston, LA21 8AA
  17. Notice varied and upheld24 September 2024· enforcement3337807
    Bank Ground Farm, Coniston, LA21 8AA

    Formation of raised platforms with retaining stone walls and backfilled land creating hardstanding and lawned areas; erection of four timber facility buildings; material change of use of lake and lakeshore to tented camping and caravan site (North Area) and to parking and storage (South Area)

  18. Notice varied and upheld24 September 2024· enforcement3337709
    Land to the North of The Boat House, Bank Ground Farm, Coniston

    Formation of raised platforms with retaining stone walls and backfilled land creating hardstanding and lawned areas; erection of four timber facility buildings; material change of use to tented camping and caravan site (north) and parking/storage (south)

  19. Unknown24 September 2024· enforcement3336891
    Land at Oakwood, Plantation Bridge, LA8 9JA
  20. Notice upheld24 September 2024· enforcement3336890
    Land at Oakwood, Plantation Bridge, LA8 9JA

    Material change of use from dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to short-term letting accommodation

  21. Unknown5 September 2024· other3319959
    Appeal 3319959
  22. Unknown5 September 2024· other3319956
    Appeal 3319956
  23. Dismissed4 September 2024· minor3343398
    Oak Vale , Braithwaite , Keswick, CA12 5RY
  24. Notice upheld3 September 2024· enforcement3340168
    Fairfield, Eskdale, Holmrook, CA19 1UA

    Material change of use of a dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to short-term letting accommodation

  25. Allowed28 August 2024· minor3341696
    Low Wood Bay Resort & Spa, Ambleside Road, Windermere, LA23 1LP

    the erection of 4no. individual suites with an external terrace

  26. Notice upheld28 August 2024· enforcement3331911
    Oakbank House, Helm Road, Bowness-On-Windermere, Windermere, LA23 3BU

    without planning permission, operational development consisting of building operations to install replacement window frames

  27. Dismissed21 August 2024· other3339874
    Sparket Mill Barn, Hutton John, Penrith, Cumberland, CA11 0LZ

    Conversion of a redundant agricultural building to single residential unit

  28. Split Decision21 August 2024· enforcement3338306
    1 Priory Mews, Priory Grange, Windermere, LA23 1FG

    Material change of use of dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to two separate units of short-term letting accommodation and associated operational development (roofed building, fence and open-topped pergola)

  29. Allowed19 August 2024· minor3343533
    Greengates, Sunderland, Cockermouth, CA13 9SS

    change of use of vacant elderly relatives ('Granny annexe') in to a holiday letting cottage/annexe

  30. Dismissed14 August 2024· minor3342041
    Easter Crag, Ghyll Head, Windermere , Cumbria, LA23 3LN

    erection of a new dwelling together with the creation of a new access and associated landscaping

  31. Allowed13 August 2024· minor3339389
    Teal Beck, Lake View, Grasmere, Cumbria, LA22 9TD

    change of use of annexe to a self-catering holiday let

  32. Unknown13 August 2024· enforcement3322152
    Silver Howe, Chapel Stile, Ambleside, LA22 9JG
  33. Planning permission granted13 August 2024· enforcement3322151
    Silver Howe, Chapel Stile, Ambleside, LA22 9JG

    Material change of use of land from use as dwellinghouse with ancillary accommodation to use as two separate dwellinghouses

  34. Allowed6 August 2024· householder3338321
    Easedale, Thrushwood, Keswick, CA12 4PG

    refurbishment of existing detached property, including conversion of part of the existing garage and raising of the existing roof

  35. Dismissed26 July 2024· ldc3324850
    Compston Road, Ambleside, LA22 9BT

    the installation of two air conditioning units and associated pipework, ducting, cabling and supporting framework

  36. Dismissed23 July 2024· minor3337895
    Old Fallbarrow, Fallbarrow Road, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3DJ

    the construction of boathouse and associated works

  37. Notice upheld23 July 2024· enforcement3331559
    Land South of Brown Howe, Water Yeat, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 8DW

    Operational development comprising excavation, formation of foundations, erection of a timber building, installation of drainage, and formation of hard surfaces by way of laying crushed slate aggregate

  38. Dismissed15 July 2024· minor3335588
    Low Birker Farm, Boot, Holmrook, CA19 1TH

    forestry equipment storage shed

  39. Dismissed12 July 2024· major3338028
    Land to the North of Rosthwaite Farm, Windermere, LA23 3LX

    a farm diversification scheme including the siting of lodge-style caravans for holiday use and associated works

  40. Notice upheld20 May 2024· enforcement3315301
    Land on West Side of Dunmallard Hill, Pooley Bridge, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0LL

    • On 3 August 2019 planning permission was conditionally granted for the construction of replacement bridge and associated works. Condition 2 in planning permission reference 7/2019/3019 concerns the plans and details with which the development must accord, and states that: The development hereby permitted shall not be carried out otherwise than in conformity with the following submitted plans and details: Drawings nos:

  41. Planning permission granted20 May 2024· enforcement3309401
    Land on the West Side of Dunmallard Hill, Pooley Bridge, Penrith, CA11 0LL

    • On 3 August 2019 planning permission was conditionally granted for the construction of replacement bridge and associated works. Condition 2 in planning permission reference 7/2019/3019 concerns the plans and details with which the development must accord, and states that: The development hereby permitted shall not be carried out otherwise than in conformity with the following submitted plans and details: Drawings nos:

  42. Dismissed17 May 2024· minor3329270
    Mansion House, Brandlingill, Cockermouth, CA13 0RD

    change of use of land to garden land including planting, gates, paths, tennis court and greenhouse/garden shed

  43. Allowed10 May 2024· minor3332467
    Storrs Hall Hotel, Storrs Park, Bowness-On-Windermere, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3LG

    Proposed erection of a new boat house with guest accommodation and associated external works

  44. Dismissed2 May 2024· minor3329767
    Fisherground Lodges, Eskdale, Holmrook, Cumbria, CA19 1TF

    The conversion and change of use of redundant agricultural shed into 3 tourist accommodation units, the siting of an additional freestanding lodge, addition of new external cladding and roof finishes to the redundant shed. Associated changes to the site for car parking and landscaping

  45. Dismissed22 April 2024· minor3332448
    Land to the West of Portinscale, Alongside A66. , CA12 5RS

    Erection of agricultural shed and access track from existing field access

  46. Dismissed17 April 2024· minor3333130
    Headquarters, Blencathra Street, Keswick, Cumberland, CA12 4HW

    Conversion from hair salon to short term holiday letting accommodation

  47. Notice upheld15 April 2024· enforcement3318704
    Land North of A66, Lofshaw, Troutbeck, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0SH

    Without planning permission, a material change of use of the Land, and the building erected on the land, from use as agriculture, to use as an aerodrome for the landing and taking off of light aircraft, and for agriculture

  48. Notice varied and upheld5 April 2024· enforcement3305201
    Land to the West of Garr Lane, Torver, Coniston, LA21 8BE
  49. Notice varied and upheld5 April 2024· enforcement3305200
    Land to the West of Garr Lane, Torver, Coniston, LA21 8BE

    Without planning permission, operational development on the Land consisting of: a) the formation of a track and hard standings with edging stones; b) the installation of four hot tubs and associated infrastructure consisting of heaters, cabling and water piping; c) the installation of four glazed raised decking areas and steps; d) the installation of 18 lighting posts. all in the approximate positions marked on the attached Plan 2

  50. Notice varied and upheld5 April 2024· enforcement3305199
    Land to the West of Garr Lane, Torver, Coniston, LA21 8BE
  51. Allowed3 April 2024· minor3327339
    High Cark Hall, Field Broughton, Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria, LA11 6HS

    Conversion and extension to a redundant barn to create a single 2 bedroom residence for local occupancy. Removal of part of a modern agricultural unit.

  52. Dismissed18 March 2024· minor3328963
    Windermere Road, Staveley, Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 9PL

    the formation of a field access to Big Meadow off Windermere Road, Staveley, and closing up of existing access off Brow Lane

  53. Dismissed14 March 2024· minor3330071
    Askhill, Fangs Brow To Junction With B5289 Buttermere To Low Lorton At Brackenthwaite, Loweswater, Cumbria, CA13 0SU

    farm diversification scheme to create small scale campsite (part retrospective for siting of bell tent)

  54. Allowed14 March 2024· minor3317558
    Boathouse Site Adjoining Woodlands Boathouse, Storrs Park, Bowness on Windermere, LA23 3LT

    the erection of boathouses and associated works

  55. Notice varied and upheld5 March 2024· enforcement3318605
    The Bothy, Lofshaw, Troutbeck, Penrith, CA11 0SH

    Without planning permission, the making of a material change to use as a unit of residential accommodation

  56. Notice varied and upheld5 March 2024· enforcement3318093
    Land East of Oak Bank Farm, Loweswater, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 0RP

    Without planning permission, the making of a material change of use of the land from agriculture to a mixed use of agriculture and the siting of a residential unit, occupied as short-term holiday letting accommodation

  57. Notice varied and upheld5 March 2024· enforcement3318083
    Land At Brook Farm, Thackthwaite, Lorton, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 0RP

    Without planning permission, the making of a material change of use of the land from agriculture to a mixed use of agriculture and the siting of two residential units, occupied as short term holiday letting accommodation

  58. Allowed26 February 2024· minor3327056
    Satter Knotts, Far Sawrey, Ambleside, LA22 0LW

    construction of boat house to provide wet dock, storage and ancillary accommodation, all in connection with using lake for recreation and water- based transport

  59. Dismissed23 February 2024· other3321074
    Overwater Hall Hotel, Ireby, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 1HH
  60. Dismissed23 February 2024· major3321065
    Overwater Hall Hotel, Ireby, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 1HH

    redevelopment of hotel to provide additional bedrooms, leisure and dining facilities, siting of 12 no. ‘dark-sky’ cabins, creation of new car park and change of use and adaptation of outbuildings to provide offices and staff accommodation, associated access, drainage and landscaping works

  61. Notice upheld14 February 2024· enforcement3320772
    Birkett Mire, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 4TT

    Without planning permission, the making of a material change of use of the land from agriculture to a mixed use of agriculture and the siting of a shepherd’s hut occupied as holiday letting accommodation and associated operational development consisting of the formation of areas of hardstanding and installation decking

  62. Planning permission granted12 February 2024· enforcement3321099
    Little Borwick Fold, Crook, Kendal, LA8 9HS

    without planning permission, operational development resulting in the erection of a building

  63. Dismissed8 February 2024· minor3328126
    Land Opposite Plantation Filling Station, Plantation Bridge, Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 9JA

    erection of two local occupancy dwellings

  64. Dismissed31 January 2024· minor3327491
    Land Adjacent to The Courtyard, Rothay Road, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 0EE

    erection of two residential flats for local occupancy

  65. Unknown25 January 2024· enforcement3299718
    Land Lying to the South-West of Birthwaite Road, Birthwaite Ground, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 2LA
  66. Notice upheld25 January 2024· enforcement3296939
    Land Lying to the South-West of Birthwaite Road, Birthwaite Ground, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 2LA

    Material change of use of land from garden to storage as part of landscape contractor's establishment with associated operational development including spreading of materials, hardstanding, building erection, tank installation and culverting

  67. Dismissed18 January 2024· minor3324950
    Gatesgarth Farm, B5289 Buttermere To Gatesgarth, Buttermere, Cumbria, CA13 9XA

    Installation of 25m communications mast, antennas, ground-based apparatus and ancillary development

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Decisions without a recorded authority may be missing. Research, not advice: verify against the Inspectorate’s own record before relying on a decision. What is in the record.