Planning · Ambleside

Planning applications near Ambleside

Name: Ambleside planning applications
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190 applications in the last 12 months within 5 km. Data aggregated from the local planning authority by planit.org.uk.

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Removal of 1 x split limb from 1 x sycamore tree - 5 day notice
Rydal Hall, Rydal, Ambleside, LA22 9LX
Approved
Received 18 Oct 2026Decided 20 Oct 2026TreesT/2026/01942.1 km from centreLake District council
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T1 Ash - fell; T2 Beech - fell; T3 Sycamore - prune to balance and remove primary limb over adjacent property; T4 Larch - fell. Proposed replanting with Rowan, Downy Birch and Field Maple
3, Mciver Close, Waterhead, Ambleside, LA22 0DX
Pending
Received 18 Oct 2026TreesT/2026/02001.27 km from centreLake District council
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T1 Oak - crown reduce by maximum of 2m; G2 Beech x2 - fell; T3 Sycamore - fell; T4 Beech - fell
Springfield, Rydal Road, Ambleside, LA22 9BA
Pending
Received 18 Oct 2026TreesT/2026/02010.42 km from centreLake District council
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Extensions and alterations to dwellinghouse including installation of solar panels. Erection of garden shed/store, greenhouse and bin area.
4, Gale Park, Ambleside, LA22 0BN
Pending
Received 06 Oct 2026Full7/2026/55700.55 km from centreLake District council
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Internal Alterations and Refurbishment
Old Farm Cottage, Elterwater, Ambleside, LA22 9HU
Pending
Received 05 Oct 2026Heritage7/2026/55644.88 km from centreLake District council
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Forestry management building
Banerigg Woodland, Off White Moss Lane, Grasmere
Pending
Received 04 Oct 2026Other7/2026/55563.64 km from centreLake District council
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Demolition of existing holiday chalet and replacement - variation of condition 2 (plans) of planning permission 7/2024/5044 to improve insulation
The Hut, Beetle Brow, Foul Step Lane, Ambleside, LA22 9HG
Pending
Received 04 Oct 2026Conditions7/2026/55603.15 km from centreLake District council
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Removal of fountain and erection of 2.no sculptures
Grasmere Garden Centre, Grasmere, Ambleside, LA22 9SW
Pending
Received 04 Oct 2026Full7/2026/55634.85 km from centreLake District council
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Proposed two bay extension to existing farm building
Lake View Farm, Lake View Drive, Grasmere, LA22 9TD
Pending
Received 01 Oct 2026Other7/2026/55584.57 km from centreLake District council
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Change of use of Guest House to two holiday let apartments and six letting rooms
Holker House, Compston Road, Ambleside, LA22 9DJ
Withdrawn
Received 27 Sept 2026Decided 18 Oct 2026Full7/2026/55520.2 km from centreLake District council
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1 x magnolia - reduce height by 50%; 1 x flowering cherry - reduce height by 50%; 1 x cypress - fell
Bracklyn, Millans Park, Ambleside, LA22 9AG
Pending
Received 23 Sept 2026TreesT/2026/01760.19 km from centreLake District council
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Demolition of existing porch. Erection of replacement porch including extending porch pitched roof over existing bay window. Re-positioning of pedestrian access from highway to private drive. External fenestration and materials alterations.
Brow Foot, High Wray, Ambleside, LA22 0JE
Pending
Received 22 Sept 2026Full7/2026/55444.67 km from centreLake District council
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Alteration and extension to form dining room, utility and en-suite to existing dwelling - variation of condition 2 (plans) of planning permission 7/2025/5139 to change design of the new roof lantern and the window arrangements to the North East & North West elevations
Park Gates Lodge, Rydal Road, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9PL
Pending
Received 17 Sept 2026Conditions7/2026/55350.8 km from centreLake District council
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Reduce three beech, two by 2-2.5m and the third as shown in the photo
Holly Brook, Oaks Field, Ambleside, LA22 9EJ
Pending
Received 16 Sept 2026TreesT/2026/01700.27 km from centreLake District council
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Application to modify Section 106 Agreement on planning permission 7/2012/5505 (Application to modify existing Section 52 Agreement NP/16/1/197 to remove any reference to Pontins (Blackpool) Limited and White Cross Bay and replace with a suitable local needs housing restriction) - to extend the area of occupancy
3 Calgarth Cottages, Calgarth Park, Troutbeck Bridge, Windermere, LA23 1LF
Pending
Received 13 Sept 2026Conditions7/2026/55224.9 km from centreLake District council
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T1 - Section fell dead Lawson Cypress - 5 day notice
Greycotes, Belle Vue Lane, Ambleside, LA22 9EZ
Approved
Received 13 Sept 2026Decided 20 Oct 2026TreesT/2026/01740.3 km from centreLake District council
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The installation of 1no. 10 metre high wooden telegraph pole mounted with 1no. omni antenna and 1no. 5G LTE small cell antenna and 1no. wireless point to point bridge (transmitter and receiver), the installation of 1no. new free-standing cabinet at ground level, and ancillary development thereto
White Cross Bay Caravan Park, Ambleside Road, Windermere, LA23 1LF
Pending
Received 09 Sept 2026Telecoms7/2026/55274.78 km from centreLake District council
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Installation of 1 no. 10m high wooden telegraph pole mounted with 1 no. omni antenna and 1 no. 5G LTE small cell antenna and 1 no. wireless point to point bridge (transmitter and receiver), the installation of 1 no. new free-standing cabinet at ground level, and ancillary development thereto
White Cross Bay Holiday Park, Ambleside Road, Troutbeck Bridge, Windermere, LA23 1LF
Pending
Received 09 Sept 2026Telecoms7/2026/55294.45 km from centreLake District council
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The installation of 1no. 6 metre high wooden telegraph pole mounted with 1no. omni antenna and 1no. 5G LTE small cell antenna, the installation of 1no. new free-standing cabinet at ground level, and ancillary development thereto.
White Cross Bay Caravan Park, Ambleside Road, Windermere, LA23 1LF
Pending
Received 09 Sept 2026Telecoms7/2026/55344.78 km from centreLake District council
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The installation of 1no. 10 metre high wooden telegraph pole mounted with 1no. omni antenna and 1no. 5G LTE small cell antenna, the installation of 1no. new free-standing cabinet at ground level, and ancillary development thereto.
White Cross Bay Caravan Park, Ambleside Road, Windermere, LA23 1LF
Pending
Received 09 Sept 2026Telecoms7/2026/55374.78 km from centreLake District council
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T4. Hornbeam: fell. T5. Hornbeam: fell. T6. Douglas fir: Reduce long branches that are close to the property by up to 2.5m. T7. Douglas fir: Reduce long branches by up to 3.5m focusing on the upper crown and those close to the property. T13. Sycamore: Fell. T14. Beech: Fell.
Stoneleigh, Gale Rigg, Ambleside, LA22 0AZ
Pending
Received 08 Sept 2026TreesT/2026/01640.44 km from centreLake District council
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Approval of details reserved by condition 4 (window and door frames, external lighting) and 6 (landscaping scheme) on planning permission 7/2025/5495 Demolition of existing holiday chalet and replacement - variation of condition 2 (plans) of planning permission 7/2024/5044 to change design of building
The Hut, Beetle Brow, Foul Step Lane, Ambleside, LA22 9HG
Pending
Received 06 Sept 2026Conditions7/2026/55323.15 km from centreLake District council
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Eastern Hemlock tree (listed as T42 in notification) - Crown raise over the track by up to 5m from ground work ACoW supervision. 2 x Sycamore trees (listed as T38 and T31 in notification) - Crown raise over the track by up to 5m from ground work ACoW supervision. Beech tree (listed as T37 in notification) - Crown raise over the track by up to 5m from ground work ACoW supervision. Ash tree (listed as T35 in notification) - Crown raise over the track by up to 5m from ground work ACoW supervision.
Rydal Hall, Rydal, Ambleside, LA22 9LX
Approved
Received 06 Sept 2026Decided 14 Oct 2026TreesT/2026/01612.13 km from centreLake District council
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Continuous operational use as Class C1 - hotels, guesthouses and serviced accommodation
Broad Ings, Skelghyll Lane, Ambleside, LA22 0HF
Pending
Received 02 Sept 2026Amendment7/2026/55051.29 km from centreLake District council
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Remodelling of the interior, extending a suspended first floor extension to include the space below it. Provision of french windows and external seating area
Chestnut Cottage, Grasmere, Ambleside, LA22 9SQ
Pending
Received 31 Aug 2026Full7/2026/54834.15 km from centreLake District council
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4 x silver birch - reduce trees in height by 2m and prune crowns to balance
Nutkin House, Loughrigg Park, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 0DY
Refused
Received 31 Aug 2026Decided 21 Oct 2026TreesT/2026/01490.64 km from centreLake District council
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8 x Conifer trees (marked as row of conifers in application) - Fell to ground level.
1, Mciver Close, Waterhead, Ambleside, LA22 0DX
Approved with conditions
Received 27 Aug 2026Decided 21 Oct 2026TreesT/2026/01481.19 km from centreLake District council
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Replacement of decayed front door and window to its immediate right with new units.
3a Croft Courtyard, Clappersgate, Ambleside, LA22 9LE
Approved
Received 25 Aug 2026Decided 11 Oct 2026Heritage7/2026/54811.27 km from centreLake District council
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Fell 1 x London plane tree (protected by T1 of TPO: 238).
Ellerthwaite House, Ellerigg Road, Ambleside, LA22 9EU
Approved with conditions
Received 24 Aug 2026Decided 15 Sept 2026TreesT/2026/01460.55 km from centreLake District council
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Approval of details reserved by condition 7 (landscape) on application 7/2025/5541 - Extension of wastewater treatment works, installation of 2 no. detention tanks, 3 no. kiosks and associated apparatus
Land to north of existing Wastewater Treatment Works, Ambleside
Approved with conditions
Received 20 Aug 2026Decided 17 Sept 2026Conditions7/2026/54610.56 km from centreLake District council
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Approval of details reserved by condition 8 (BNG) on application 7/2025/5541 - Extension of wastewater treatment works, installation of 2 no. detention tanks, 3 no. kiosks and associated apparatus
Land to north of existing Wastewater Treatment Works, Ambleside
Approved with conditions
Received 20 Aug 2026Decided 17 Sept 20267/2026/54620.56 km from centreLake District council
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Birch tree (as listed) - Fell to ground level and replace
Eller Yew, Sweden Bridge Lane, Ambleside, LA22 9EX
Approved
Received 18 Aug 2026Decided 26 Aug 2026TreesT/2026/01430.46 km from centreLake District council
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Fell 1 x Birch tree - 5 day notice
High Crag, Ambleside, LA22 0AZ
Approved
Received 17 Aug 2026Decided 26 Aug 2026TreesT/2026/01440.4 km from centreLake District council
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Installation of reedbed system to provide a tertiary wastewater treatment system
Land adjacent to Brathay Hall, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 0HP
Pending
Received 16 Aug 2026Full7/2026/54471.66 km from centreLake District council
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Erection of a polytunnel
Old Rydal Hall Kitchen Garden, Rydal, Ambleside, Cumbria
Pending
Received 16 Aug 2026Full7/2026/54542.27 km from centreLake District council
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Replacement of a substandard wooden dwellinghouse with a self-build contemporary dwellinghouse & associated works (reserved matters application)
Annexe, St Andrews, Ecclerigg, Ambleside Road, Windermere, LA23 1LJ
Pending
Received 13 Aug 2026Outline7/2026/54553.91 km from centreLake District council
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Demolition of existing cottage and erection of new dwelling
Redmayne, Grasmere, Ambleside, LA22 9QY
Approved with conditions
Received 11 Aug 2026Decided 20 Oct 2026Full7/2026/54454.38 km from centreLake District council
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Erection of bike store and workshop on site of previously damaged shed. Extension and regrading (increase levels) of existing path to meet FFL of store and provide level access from existing private drive.
Roselands, Under Loughrigg, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9LL
Approved with conditions
Received 10 Aug 2026Decided 04 Oct 2026Full7/2026/54440.73 km from centreLake District council
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Alterations to existing domestic garage to facilitate use as ancillary annex in association with Highcross Lodge
High Cross Lodge, Bridge Lane, Troutbeck, Windermere, LA23 1LA
Pending
Received 09 Aug 2026Full7/2026/54424.37 km from centreLake District council
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Birch tree (listed as mulit stemmed birch in notification) - Prune away from building by up to 1m and reduce height of the tree by up to 2m. Acer tree (listed as Acer in notification) - Prune away from the building by up to 1m and crown reduce the remaining tree by up to 1m.
Littlegarth, Kirkstone Road, AMBLESIDE, LA22 9DZ
Approved
Received 09 Aug 2026Decided 20 Sept 2026TreesT/2026/01390.16 km from centreLake District council
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Proposed education shelter
Field Opposite Grasmere School, Grasmere School, Stock Lane, Grasmere, LA22 9SJ
Pending
Received 05 Aug 2026Full7/2026/54564.56 km from centreLake District council
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Crown lift T1 Monkey Puzzle tree by 3m from the ground
Moorfield, Wansfell Road, Ambleside, LA22 0EG
Approved
Received 05 Aug 2026Decided 15 Sept 2026TreesT/2026/01380.48 km from centreLake District council
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Proposed replacement of defective timber framed balcony structure
14 The Falls, Ambleside, LA22 0QT
Approved with conditions
Received 03 Aug 2026Decided 13 Sept 2026Full7/2026/54310.37 km from centreLake District council
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12 x Ash trees (marked as Ash trees in notification) - Fell to ground level. 1 x Dead Beech tree (marked as Dead Beech in notification) - Fell to ground level, works exempt from regulations. 1 x Rowan tree (marked Rowan in notification) - Fell to ground level. 2 x Larch trees (marked as 2 x Larch in notification) - Fell to ground level. 1 x Group of trees (marked as Crown Raise) - Crown raise to 5.2m above ground level over the highway.
Ryelands, Grasmere, Ambleside, LA22 9SU
Approved
Received 02 Aug 2026Decided 10 Sept 2026TreesT/2026/01374.96 km from centreLake District council
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Copper Beech tree (protected as T1 of TPO: 366) - Crown reduction by up to 2m.
3 Sweden How, Sweden Bridge Lane, Ambleside, LA22 9EX
Approved with conditions
Received 28 Jul 2026Decided 02 Sept 2026TreesT/2026/01340.42 km from centreLake District council
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Proposed replacement of defective timber framed balcony structures
The Falls, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 0QT
Approved with conditions
Received 27 Jul 2026Decided 13 Sept 2026Full7/2026/54180.44 km from centreLake District council
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Front door side panel replacement and kitchen window pane replacement (rear of the bungalow) to improve ventilation
11, High Greenbank, Ambleside, LA22 9BE
Approved
Received 27 Jul 2026Decided 21 Sept 2026Outline7/2026/54190.65 km from centreLake District council
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Proposed new 2 story extension to front and rear of existing property
Reed How, Wansfell Road, Ambleside, LA22 0EG
Pending
Received 23 Jul 2026Full7/2026/54090.53 km from centreLake District council
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The making of a material change of use from a House of Multiple Occupation to a hotel (falling within Use Class C1 of the Town and Country (Use Classes) Order 1987).
Walmar, Lake Road, Ambleside, LA222 0DB
Pending
Received 13 Jul 2026Amendment7/2026/53790.36 km from centreLake District council
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Change of use of part of local occupancy dwelling to mixed use as launderette and shop.
Island View, Grasmere, Ambleside, LA22 9PP
Pending
Received 06 Jul 2026Full7/2026/53764.21 km from centreLake District council
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See Tree Survey
Rydal Hall, Rydal, Ambleside, LA22 9LX
Withdrawn
Received 05 Jul 2026Decided 04 Aug 2026TreesT/2026/01242.02 km from centreLake District council
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Replacement of three timber windows on the front elevation
Undermount, Rydal, Ambleside, LA22 9LT
Pending
Received 30 Jun 2026Heritage7/2026/53702.07 km from centreLake District council
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Remove 1 x lateral branch making contact with roof of Broad Ings, LA22 0HF
Broad Ings, Skelghyll Lane, Ambleside, LA22 0HF
Approved
Received 29 Jun 2026Decided 30 Jun 2026TreesT/2026/01201.28 km from centreLake District council
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Fell 1 x Ash tree
Riverside walk, Grasmere, Cumbria
Approved
Received 29 Jun 2026Decided 30 Jun 2026TreesT/2026/01214.63 km from centreLake District council
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Proposed alterations to an existing dwellinghouse
Low Laithe, Ecclerigg, Windermere, LA23 1LJ
Approved
Received 28 Jun 2026Decided 26 Jul 2026Outline7/2026/53643.57 km from centreLake District council
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Construction of an above ground FujiClean wastewater treatment system with associated access gantry and ground level changes
Low Wray National Trust, Low Wray, Ambleside, LA22 0JA
Approved with conditions
Received 28 Jun 2026Decided 27 Aug 2026Full7/2026/53663.12 km from centreLake District council
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Erection of six interpretation boards
Wray Castle, Low Wray, AMBLESIDE, LA22 0JA
Approved
Received 25 Jun 2026Decided 13 Aug 2026Advertising7/2026/53513.64 km from centreLake District council
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Extend existing slate roof to create porch over garage entrance
Seathwaite, Seathwaite Lane, Ambleside, LA22 9ES
Approved with conditions
Received 23 Jun 2026Decided 26 Aug 2026Full7/2026/53460.69 km from centreLake District council
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Demolition of existing garage and reconstruction of two storey dwelling for local occupancy. Resubmission of lapsed planning permission 7/2016/5112 following withdrawal of planning application 7/2024/5693 - variation of condition 2 (plans) of planning permission 7/2025/5286 to amend the layout design and change 2no. window positions.
High Green Lodge, Troutbeck, Windermere, LA23 1PN
Withdrawn
Received 23 Jun 2026Decided 12 Aug 2026Conditions7/2026/53483.71 km from centreLake District council
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T1 Sycamore tree & T2 Holly tree - Prune away the lowest branches from the property back to boundary.
Kilnshaw, Ellerigg Road, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9EU
Approved with conditions
Received 23 Jun 2026Decided 17 Aug 2026TreesT/2026/01170.51 km from centreLake District council
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2 x Conifer trees (listed as T1 & T2 in the notification) - Reduce and reshape by up to 3m. 3 x Conifer trees (listed as T3 in the notification) - Fell to ground level.
Kilnshaw, Ellerigg Road, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9EU
Approved
Received 22 Jun 2026Decided 28 Jul 2026TreesT/2026/01180.51 km from centreLake District council
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Demolition of existing workshop and the construction of two detached, two storey, three bedroom dwellings (Outline)
Fisherbeck Farm Cottage, Fisherbeck Lane, Ambleside, LA22 0AH
Pending
Received 18 Jun 2026Outline7/2026/53350.66 km from centreLake District council
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Variation of condition 2 (plans) on application 7/2024/5311 - Demolition of existing 2 storey dwelling. Erection of replacement 2 storey dwelling
Hillcrest, Skelwith Fold, Ambleside, LA22 0HT
Approved with conditions
Received 18 Jun 2026Decided 18 Aug 2026Conditions7/2026/53433.13 km from centreLake District council
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1 x Group of mixed species trees (growing within the area marked in red on the site plan) - Remove from site.
New House adj The Spinnery, Troutbeck, Windermere, LA23 1PF
Approved
Received 15 Jun 2026Decided 28 Jul 2026TreesT/2026/01153.68 km from centreLake District council
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Replacement of existing storage unit with a like-for-like unit (Use Class B8 storage & distribution)
Unit at Howe Head Lane, Grasmere, Ambleside
Approved with conditions
Received 14 Jun 2026Decided 17 Sept 2026Full7/2026/53324.25 km from centreLake District council
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Silver Birch tree (1 in notification) - to be fully removed
Far Oakbank, Rydal Road, Ambleside, LA22 9BA
Approved
Received 10 Jun 2026Decided 21 Jul 2026TreesT/2026/01130.51 km from centreLake District council
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Non-material amendment to application 7/2025/5674 (Demolition of existing garage. New extension and alterations to existing dwelling) to reposition the approved extension by 680mm to the west of its currently approved location
22, Fisherbeck Park, Ambleside, LA22 0AJ
Approved
Received 09 Jun 2026Decided 17 Jun 2026Amendment7/2026/52940.8 km from centreLake District council
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5 caravans around the farm yard and 2 on Bog Lane
Skelwith Fold Farm, Bog Lane, Ambleside, LA22 0HT
Pending
Received 08 Jun 2026Amendment7/2026/53172.77 km from centreLake District council
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Construction of buried FujiClean wastewater treatment system with associated pipework, manholes and kiosk
Rydal Hall, Rydal, Ambleside, LA22 9LX
Approved with conditions
Received 07 Jun 2026Decided 22 Oct 2026Full7/2026/53092.1 km from centreLake District council
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Construction of buried FujiClean wastewater treatment system with associated pipework, manholes and kiosk
Rydal Hall, Rydal, Ambleside, LA22 9LX
Approved
Received 07 Jun 2026Decided 22 Oct 2026Heritage7/2026/53102.1 km from centreLake District council
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Proposed extensions and alterations
Craghill Cottage, Skelwith Bridge, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9NW
Approved with conditions
Received 07 Jun 2026Decided 22 Sept 2026Full7/2026/53113.5 km from centreLake District council
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Approval of details reserved by condition 5 (Tree Protection Measures) on planning permission 7/2024/5465 - demolition of the existing ancillary stores/outbuildings attached to the kitchen areas, and construction of a single storey extension to consolidate and form a cellar with service room and additional guest rooms. Reconstruction and extension of the former swimming pool facade to create new guest rooms. Re-model of staff accommodation block to form improved facilities, which will include alterations to the external elevations to form additional doors and window openings
Wordsworth Hotel, Grasmere, Ambleside, LA22 9SW
Approved with conditions
Received 07 Jun 2026Decided 18 Aug 2026Conditions7/2026/53144.84 km from centreLake District council
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Approval of details reserved by condition no. 4 (lift shaft enclosure & acoustic fence colour & materials) on planning permission 7/2024/5465 Demolition of the existing ancillary stores/outbuildings attached to the kitchen areas, and construction of a single storey extension to consolidate and form a cellar with service room and additional guest rooms. Reconstruction and extension of the former swimming pool facade to create new guest rooms. Re-model of staff accommodation block to form improved facilities, which will include alterations to the external elevations to form additional doors and window openings.
Wordsworth Hotel, Grasmere, Ambleside, LA22 9SW
Approved with conditions
Received 02 Jun 2026Decided 23 Jun 2026Conditions7/2026/52954.81 km from centreLake District council
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Siting of mobile leisure facility
Low Wood Bay Resort & Spa, Ambleside Road, Windermere, LA23 1LP
Approved
Received 01 Jun 2026Decided 04 Aug 2026Outline7/2026/52982.66 km from centreLake District council
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Non-material amendment to application 7/2023/5741 (Demolition of existing dwelling. Redevelopment of site with erection of new 1.5 storey dwelling, as well as landscaping and associated works) amendment of roof structure to improve internal headroom by connecting the 2 approved ridges within the internal roof valley, relocation of rooflights
3 Low Riddings, Grasmere, Ambleside, LA22 9QY
Approved
Received 31 May 2026Decided 28 Jun 2026Amendment7/2026/52784.44 km from centreLake District council
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T1 common beech - crown reduction of a maximum of 4m off overall height and no more than 3m from any single branch/limb to reduce windsail area. T2 copper beech - reduce lower and mid crown limbs overhanging driveway to lessen tip weighting. T3 oak - thin 15% and reduce height by 2m, rebalance crown. T4 ash - install brace to support basal union and preserve the tree.
Springfield, Rydal Road, Ambleside, LA22 9BA
Approved
Received 31 May 2026Decided 14 Jul 2026TreesT/2026/01080.43 km from centreLake District council
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Change of use of the Land from agriculture to domestic garden in association with the dwelling known as Tip Log, and associated operational development of engineering and building operations comprising of groundworks to create a driveway, the formation of areas of hardstanding and the erection of dry stone walls and gates and other operations to install low level lighting bollards.
Tip Log, Skelwith Bridge, Ambleside, LA22 9NP
Pending
Received 27 May 2026Amendment7/2026/52743.93 km from centreLake District council
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Siting of caravan - amendment to permitted occupancy, condition No. 4 on planning permission ref 7/1988/5544, to allow use during the period from 1 March to 4 January annually
Derwent Water, Neaum Crag, Skelwith Bridge, Ambleside, LA22 9HG
Approved with conditions
Received 27 May 2026Decided 30 Jul 2026Conditions7/2026/52903.44 km from centreLake District council
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Remove the top section of the split stem of 1 oak tree (T21) - 5 day notice
Ambleside Park Hotel, Borrans Road, AMBLESIDE, LA22 0EW
Approved
Received 27 May 2026Decided 28 May 2026TreesT/2026/01051.18 km from centreLake District council
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Crown reduce Yew tree (marked as Yew in notification) by 1m away from house and remainder of tree to balance crown. Reduce Birch tree (marked as Birch tree in notification) by 1 -2 m to previous pruning points.
Eller Yew, Sweden Bridge Lane, Ambleside, LA22 9EX
Approved
Received 27 May 2026Decided 14 Jul 2026TreesT/2026/01060.47 km from centreLake District council
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Variation of condition 3 (local occupancy) on application 7/2024/5719 (Subdivision of existing dwelling to create 2 x 3 bedroomed local occupancy dwellings and erection of new 4 bedroomed dwelling) to transfer the restriction onto two unfettered dwellings in the locality
Sweden Close, Sweden Bridge Lane, Ambleside, LA22 9EX
Pending
Received 25 May 2026Conditions7/2026/52820.44 km from centreLake District council
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TR1 Yew crown lift to 4 metres to allow clearance from property. TR2 Yew - prune 2 branches from lower crown as marked at rear of tree to prevent damage to property (bridge)
St Oswalds Church, Church Stile, GRASMERE, LA22 9SW
Approved
Received 25 May 2026Decided 05 Jul 2026TreesT/2026/01034.79 km from centreLake District council
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3 x Ash trees (marked in red in notification) - Fell to ground level.
Thwaite, Troutbeck, Windermere, LA23 1PF
Approved
Received 21 May 2026Decided 01 Jul 2026TreesT/2026/00983.75 km from centreLake District council
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T1 Pussy Willow - fell; T2 Small Sycamore stem - fell; T3 Norwegian Spruce - crown raise 2 lower branches over garage; T4 Silver Birch - reduce by 3m to suitable growing points
Greycotes, Belle Vue Lane, Ambleside, LA22 9EZ
Approved
Received 21 May 2026Decided 01 Jul 2026TreesT/2026/01000.3 km from centreLake District council
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Construction of an extended Wastewater Treatment Works including: ground level changes, Motor Control Centre Kiosk, Standby Generator Batteries and Generator
Troutbeck Wastewater Treatment Works, Low Gate, Troutbeck, Ambleside, LA23 1PJ
Approved with conditions
Received 20 May 2026Decided 02 Aug 2026Full7/2026/52793.66 km from centreLake District council
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Fell 1 x Purple Beech tree
Salutation Hotel, Lake Road, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9BX
Approved
Received 20 May 2026Decided 07 Jul 2026TreesT/2026/00970.12 km from centreLake District council
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Infilling of channel at three specific locations with a mix of locally excavated material and imported stone to provide stable and safe crossing points for cattle
Blelham Beck, Low Wray, Ambleside, Cumbria
Approved
Received 19 May 2026Decided 08 Jul 2026Other7/2026/52623.8 km from centreLake District council
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Construction of an Orangery and a bathroom on the rear and side of the existing house. An existing window in the house will be replaced with double doors to give access to the Orangery and the bathroom
3 High Fisherbeck, Blue Hill Road, Ambleside, LA22 0AN
Refused
Received 19 May 2026Decided 20 Jul 2026Full7/2026/52670.68 km from centreLake District council
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Apply wooden boards to the windows of the extension of the Scale How building
Scale How, University of Cumbria, Ambleside, LA22 9BB
Withdrawn
Received 18 May 2026Decided 25 Aug 2026Heritage7/2026/52630.33 km from centreLake District council
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Taking down and rebuilding south west corner with associated works
Kitty Hall, Elterwater, Ambleside, LA22 9HY
Pending
Received 17 May 2026Heritage7/2026/52604.82 km from centreLake District council
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Siting of caravan - amendment to permitted occupancy, condition No. 4 on planning permission ref 7/1988/5544, to allow use during the period from 1 March to 4 January annually
Bright Tarn, Neaum Crag, Loughrigg, Ambleside, LA22 9HG
Approved with conditions
Received 13 May 2026Decided 02 Jul 2026Conditions7/2026/52583.45 km from centreLake District council
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Operational development consisting of the formation of a vehicular access, the installation of timber gates, the formation of areas of concrete hardstanding, the importation of earth and rubble used to raise the ground levels, a concrete ramp, and the formation of an area of gravel hardstanding.
Land to the west of Halfway House, Clappersgate, Ambleside, LA22 9NQ
Pending
Received 11 May 20267/2026/52422.57 km from centreLake District council
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4x Mature Oak trees - reduce long lateral branches to reduce risk of failure. Recent failure has occurred causing concern so it is proposed to target prune as shown on photographs
White Cross Bay Holiday Park, Ambleside Road, Troutbeck Bridge, Windermere, LA23 1LF
Refused
Received 10 May 2026Decided 02 Jul 2026TreesT/2026/00934.57 km from centreLake District council
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Yew tree (marked as Yew tree in notification) - Crown raise over road to 5.2m. Reduce tree by 1-2m away from neighbouring building and over remainder of tree to balance. Crown clean removing dead and crossing branches.
Ellerbeck, Ellerigg Road, Ambleside, LA22 9EU
Approved
Received 04 May 2026Decided 08 Jun 2026TreesT/2026/00840.56 km from centreLake District council
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Yew tree (marked as Yew in application) - Crown clean removing dead/dying and crossing branches. Ash tree (marked as Ash in application) - Fell to ground level.
Ellerthwaite House, Ellerigg Road, Ambleside, LA22 9EU
Approved with conditions
Received 04 May 2026Decided 14 Jul 2026TreesT/2026/00860.55 km from centreLake District council
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5 day notice for a dead Weeping Ash tree - fell to ground level.
The Mortal Man, Troutbeck, Windermere, LA23 1PL
Approved
Received 04 May 2026Decided 12 May 2026TreesT/2026/00873.65 km from centreLake District council
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T 172 Oak - remove lowest branch growing over lodge below. Remove small branch growing towards Seathwaite Lodge as marked on the photo. T 173 Oak - Remove small branch growing towards the lodge as marked in the photo.
Seathwaite Tarn, Neaum Crag, Skelwith Bridge, Ambleside, LA22 9HG
Refused
Received 04 May 2026Decided 11 Jun 2026TreesT/2026/00883.45 km from centreLake District council
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Approval of details reserved by condition 6 (landscaping) of planning permission 7/2025/5402 - Use of existing building for flexible commercial, business and service (use Class E); extension of existing commercial building; erection of office store building; and, associated landscaping works
Grasmere Garden Centre, Grasmere, Ambleside, LA22 9SW
Approved with conditions
Received 30 Apr 2026Decided 18 Jun 2026Conditions7/2026/52354.84 km from centreLake District council
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The provision within the curtilage of a dwelling house of a secured hard surface for any purpose incidental to the enjoyment of the dwelling house
Tip Log, Skelwith Bridge, Ambleside, LA22 9NP
Refused
Received 28 Apr 2026Decided 15 Sept 2026Outline7/2026/52303.93 km from centreLake District council
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Holly tree (twin stemmed and marked as Holly in notification) - Fell to ground level.
1 Sweden How, Sweden Bridge Lane, Ambleside, LA22 9EX
Approved
Received 28 Apr 2026Decided 03 Jun 2026TreesT/2026/00790.41 km from centreLake District council
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