Ambleside, Cumbria Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Ambleside, Cumbria.
Cumbria · England · Town
About Ambleside
Ambleside is a town located in the Westmorland and Furness district of Cumbria, England, within the picturesque Lake District National Park. Situated at the head of Windermere, the largest natural lake in England, Ambleside had an estimated population of 2,586 in 2022. This charming location offers unique opportunities for planning applications, particularly in relation to tourism, conservation, and residential development.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £521,075 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Westmorland and Furness
- Parliamentary constituency: Westmorland and Lonsdale
- LSOA: South Lakeland 001C
Crime Statistics
17 crimes reported in 2026-03.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 6
- drugs: 5
- shoplifting: 3
- possession-of-weapons: 2
- burglary: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Ambleside.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Ambleside.
- Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
- Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
- Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
- Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
- Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
- Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
- Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
- Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)
Planning Activity Summary
Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Ambleside based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
43 planning applications found near Ambleside.
- - 1 Sweden How, Sweden Bridge Lane, Ambleside, LA22 9EX
Remove small twin stemmed holly
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Lake District | Date: 2026-04-29
View full details - - Spar Of Ambleside Ltd, Grosvenor House, Compston Road, Ambleside, LA22 9DR
New Non-illuminated brand signage to an existing retail unit. One fascia sign and one projection sign
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Lake District | Date: 2026-04-21
View full details - - 1 Fair View Terrace, Ambleside, LA22 9EF
Fell T1 Cherry (small ornamental tree approx. 4m height)
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Lake District | Date: 2026-04-20
View full details - - Lake Road Car Park, Ambleside, LA22 0DB
TR1 Sycamore - prune low hanging branches over entrance to allow 5.2 metre clearance, prune back branch tips away from property to allow 2 metres clearance, sever ivy and remove ivy growth from adjace
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Lake District | Date: 2026-04-17
View full details - - University of Cumbria, The Barn, Nook Lane, Ambleside, LA22 9BB
See work specification sheet
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Lake District | Date: 2026-04-16
View full details - - 8 Sweden Park, Ambleside, LA22 9EY
Confirmation of compliance with condition 3 (sample panel of stonework) on application 7/2025/5678 - 2 storey bedroom and lounge extension, 3 rooflights to upper floor side elevation, replace all wind
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Lake District | Date: 2026-04-08
View full details - - Ambleside Salutation Hotel, Lake Road, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9BX
1 Laurel - Fell. 2 Sycamore - Crown clean to remove deadwood. 3 Pine - Fell. 5 Holly - Fell. 6 Hornbeam - Fell. 7 Pine - Fell. 9 Beech - Fell. 10 Holly - Fell. 11 Hornbeam - Fell. 12 Laurel - Fell. 13
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Lake District | Date: 2026-03-26
View full details - - Fellsett, Wansfell Road, Ambleside, LA22 0EG
T1 Holly to cut back branches overhaning next door's property, and T2 Cherry to cut back branches overhaning next door's property
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Lake District | Date: 2026-03-11
View full details - - Ambleside Salutation Hotel, Lake Road, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9BX
New signage to replace existing located on front and side elevations
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Lake District | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - The Old Vicarage, Ambleside, Cumbria
Fell 1 ash tree
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Lake District | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - 3, Gale How Park, Ambleside, LA22 0BW
TPO 247, T8, Horse Chestnut - prune the crown of this tree back to the edge of the roof of the bungalow
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Lake District | Date: 2026-02-27
View full details - - The Vault (formerly NatWest Bank), 1 Cheapside, Ambleside, LA22 0AB
Demolishing of porch, construction of outdoor seating area and alternations to fenestration
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Lake District | Date: 2026-02-24
View full details - - Briar Crag, Gale Rigg, Ambleside, LA22 0AZ
Replacement garage - variation of condition 2 (plans) of planning permission 7/2025/5260 to change colour of cement board cladding
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Lake District | Date: 2026-02-20
View full details - - University Of Cumbria, Rydal Road, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9BB
Fell 1 x oak tree - 5 day notice
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Lake District | Date: 2026-02-19
View full details - - 5 , Gale How Park, Ambleside, LA22 0BW
Birch tree (protected as T15 of TPO: 247) - Fell to ground level.
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Lake District | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - Greycotes, Belle Vue Lane, Ambleside, LA22 9EZ
T1 Elm - crown raise to 4m to suitable growing points; T2 Holly - crown reduce by 2.5m to suitable growing points; T3 Beech - fell; T4 and T5 Beech trees - crown reduce by 3m and crown raise by 4m to
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Lake District | Date: 2026-02-06
View full details - - Ambleside Inn, Market Place, Ambleside, LA22 9BU
Replacement of windows with timber frame, sliding sash double glazed units
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Lake District | Date: 2026-01-29
View full details - - 1 Sweden How, Sweden Bridge Lane, Ambleside, LA22 9EX
Erection of a garden room and a summer house within the curtilage of the property
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Lake District | Date: 2026-01-15
View full details - - Land at Rothay Holme Industrial Estate, Rothay Road, Ambleside
Variation of condition 2 (plans) on planning application 7/2023/5720 (Proposed erection of steel framed building) to increase the size of the building
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Lake District | Date: 2026-01-09
View full details - - Loughrigg House, Smithy Brow, Ambleside, LA22 9AS
Change of use of land from general industrial to householder including demolition of mechanics workshops and erection of domestic car port.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Lake District | Date: 2026-01-08
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A brief summary of Ambleside in Cumbria
Ambleside is a town located in the Westmorland and Furness district of Cumbria, England, within the picturesque Lake District National Park. Situated at the head of Windermere, the largest natural lake in England, Ambleside had an estimated population of 2,586 in 2022. This charming location offers unique opportunities for planning applications, particularly in relation to tourism, conservation, and residential development.
Property prices in Ambleside show an average sale price of £521,075, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were 17 crimes reported in the Ambleside area during the most recent period, a moderate level that is broadly in line with similar-sized Towns.
Ambleside has one conservation area within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE. Planning applications within or near this conservation area are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Ambleside includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Loughrigg Fell Flushes SSSI; 14 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 National Parks: LAKE DISTRICT. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Ambleside planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
Planning Activity in Ambleside
In the last 24 months, 53 planning applications were submitted near Ambleside. Of these, 59% were approved, with an average decision time of 65 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Ambleside.
At 65 days on average, decisions near Ambleside slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Ambleside were tree works (20), full planning applications (18), discharge of conditions (7). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
In terms of development scale, 2 large-scale (major) developments, 22 medium-scale applications, 29 smaller schemes were submitted.
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