Planning applications received and decided by the Lake District National Park Authority

Picture: Camera Club member Ann Hawkins
Picture: Camera Club member Ann Hawkins
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The latest planning applications received by the Lake District National Park authority:

Installation of sewage treatment plant to replace old septic tank, Caldhu Cottage, Holmrook. For Mr and Mrs Seabrook.

Installation of new substation and forecourt canopy, Greystones Filling Station, Witherslack, Grange-Over-Sands.

Development comprising the replacement of an existing outbuilding, which will be used as ancillary accommodation, in accordance with planning permission 7/2020/5128 and with further works taking place on or after 1 May 2023, Town End House, Troutbeck, Windermere. For Mr Caspar Mann.

To carry out all work as advised in tree report. In addition T-37, Spruce, Removal due to being in decline, The Camping & Caravanning Club Site, Ravenglass. For Mr Chris McClenan, The Camping & Caravanning Club.

Re-Development of existing Waterside Wood Activity Centre into corporate retreat, Waterside Wood, Newby Bridge Road, Windermere. For Mr Alex Mollart.

Alteration and extension for sun room and ensuite shower room, Birk Howe, Eskdale, Holmrook. For Sacha Mullan.

Tree 1 - Oak - Fell - Tree has Honey fungus and decay at base of tree. Tree leaning towards buildings, footpath and road. Tree 2 - Ash - Fell - Tree has Ash die back and damage to root system. Tree next to buildings, public footpath and road. Trees 3 to 7 - Oaks - Remove deadwood, Keswick Ministries, Skiddaw Street, Keswick. For Mr Lawrie.

Oak T185 - Fell due to large wound approx 2m in length that is decaying on the main stem to a height of 4m which will affect the integrity of the trunk causing possible failure, Neaum Crag, Scoat Tarn, Skelwith Bridge, Ambleside. For Nick Grimshaw.

Fell T1 Sycamore, Askham Green. For Lowther Estate Trust Ltd.

Fell 4 x Ash trees which are infected with Ash dieback, Louper Weir, Newby Bridge Road, Windermere. For Mr Stavros Neocleous

Applications decided:

2 x Ash trees (Marked with X on plan) - Fell to ground level - 5 day notice, Stoneleigh, Gale Rigg, Ambleside. 5 Days Notice Intention to Fell.

Approval of details reserved by condition 4ii) on planning application 7/2018/5619 (Single storey extension, ramp to first floor terrace and decking to perimeter) - railings to roof terrace, Millstream Cottage, Lakeside, Ulverston. Complies with condition.

Approval of details reserved by condition no. 4 (first floor cladding) & condition no. 6 (renewable energy generation) on planning approval 7/2019/5434 - Demolition of existing 2-berth boathouse, jetties and 3 bed apartment. Construction of new 2-berth boathouse, jetties, slipway and 3 bed apartment and associated site works, Calgarth Boathouse, Old Hall Road, Troutbeck Bridge, Windermere. Approved unconditionally.

Agricultural building, land north of sewage treatment works, Kendal Road, Lindale. Prior approval not required (NOI).

Erection of single-storey rear extension for additional living accommodation, 24, Poplar Street, Keswick. Approved with conditions.

New detached single garage, Ivy Cottage, Brigsteer, Kendal. Approved with conditions.

Erection of a double-storey extension to existing house and detached single-storey garage and office on grounds of the house, Moss Side Barn, Mosedale, Penrith. Withdrawn.

Timber door frame and door leaf to be installed on west elevation of existing barn, Docker Nook, Longsleddale, Kendal. Certificate of lawfulness granted.

Erect grain tower and grain crusher building extension, Braken Howe, Carleton, Holmrook. Approved with conditions.

New detached garage, Mountain View, Canny Hill, Newby Bridge, Ulverston. Approved with conditions.

Change of use of the existing property from C3(dwellinghouse) to flexible use as either a C3(dwellinghouse) or a C1(guesthouse, Town Foot, Troutbeck, Windermere. Approved with conditions.

Alterations and extensions to existing bungalow and a new detached double garage. Extension of existing domestic curtilage to north, change of use of agricultural land to domestic use, Troutbeck Lodge, Troutbeck, Penrith. Approved with conditions.

Replacement of wooden windows and doors with a mix of UPVC and composite double glazed windows and doors, 2 Meathop Court, Meathop, Meathop. Approved with conditions.

Conversion and extension of existing outbuildings to bedroom accommodation for existing Bed and Breakfast business, Lowthwaite Bed and Breakfast, Matterdale, Penrith. Approved with conditions.

2 x Spruce trees (G2 of TPO: 310) - Fell to ground level, Michaels Nook Cottage, Grasmere, Ambleside. Refused.

Installation of Panasonic air source heating, Bluebell House, Embleton, Cockermouth. Approved with conditions.

Use of dwelling for short-term holiday letting accommodation or as local occupancy dwelling, contrary to condition 1 of application ref 7/2004/5624, Oakthwaite, Thornbarrow Road, Windermere. Approved with conditions.

Approval of details reserved by part 4 of condition 10 on planning application 7/2016/5090 (Demolition of north and south office blocks; change of use and external alterations to 'North Block' and 'South Block' to 43 open market apartments; change of use and external alterations to building 18 (Foundry House) and building 19 to five affordable dwellings; change of use of Pug Mill to B1 (offices); erection of five open market dwellings to thewest of Levensdale; site wide landscaping an restoration works to the Scheduled Ancient Monument) - Site Contamination Scheme, former Backbarrow Ironworks, Backbarrow. Split decision.

Extension and alterations to private dwelling, Brow Foot, Skelwith Bridge, Ambleside. Refused.

Demolition of existing garage block and construction of self-contained annexed living accommodation. Construction of new detached garage. Oakbeck, Portinscale, Keswick. Approved with conditions.

One new 4-bedroom detached house with attached garage, land at Lickbarrow Road, Windermere. Approved with conditions.

Renovation, alteration and extension of existing cottage, Wetherlam, Haws Bank, Bowmanstead, Coniston. Approved with conditions.

Rear extension to the dwelling. Side and rear extensions to the garage building to provide additional annexed accommodation, Finkle Laithe, Matterdale End, Penrith. Withdrawn.

Loft conversion, The Shielings, Holbeck Ghyll, Windermere. Approved with conditions.

Farm diversification scheme including the siting of shepherd's huts for use as holiday letting accommodation, land adjacent to Dixon Ground Farm, Coniston. Approved with conditions.

Demolition and rebuild of single storey dwelling, Mount Etna, Low Nibthwaite, Nibthwaite. Approved with conditions.

Planning Permission for Three Caravans (replacing permission 7/2018/3026 for three chalets)

Lishman House, Glenridding, Penrith. Approved with conditions.

Residential development with all matters reserved, land to the north of Church Road, Witherslack, Grange-Over-Sands. Refused.

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