Ambleside, Cumbria Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Ambleside, Cumbria.
Cumbria · England · Town
Planning applications in Ambleside are administered by Westmorland And Furness Council. View the full Westmorland And Furness Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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: £546,864 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Westmorland and Furness
- Parliamentary constituency: Westmorland and Lonsdale
- LSOA: South Lakeland 001A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
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
907 planning applications found near Ambleside.
- - Far Oakbank, Rydal Road, Ambleside, LA22 9BA
Silver birch (1) to be fully removed
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Lake District | Date: 2026-06-11
View full details - - Springfield, Rydal Road, Ambleside, LA22 9BA
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 over
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Lake District | Date: 2026-06-01
View full details - - Sweden Close, Sweden Bridge Lane, Ambleside, LA22 9EX
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
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Lake District | Date: 2026-05-26
View full details - - Greycotes, Belle Vue Lane, Ambleside, LA22 9EZ
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
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Lake District | Date: 2026-05-22
View full details - - Salutation Hotel, Lake Road, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9BX
Fell 1 x Purple Beech tree
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Lake District | Date: 2026-05-21
View full details - - Stoneleigh, Gale Rigg, Ambleside, LA22 0AZ
Crown reduce trees on south bundary of woodland by 3m
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Lake District | Date: 2026-04-29
View full details - - 1 Sweden How, Sweden Bridge Lane, Ambleside, LA22 9EX
Holly tree (twin stemmed and marked as Holly in notification) - Fell to ground level.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Lake District | Date: 2026-04-29
View full details - - 1 Gallery Flat, Church Street, Ambleside, LA22 0BU
Amendment to local occupancy restriction (move clause from Gallery Flat to Hayloft Flat (in same building) variation of condition 3 (local occupancy) on planning permission 7/2019/5703 - change of use
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Lake District | Date: 2026-04-27
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
Cherry tree (listed as T1 in notification) - Fell to ground level.
Status: Permitted | 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: Permitted | 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: Permitted | 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: Conditions | 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: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Lake District | Date: 2026-03-26
View full details - - The Workshop, Compston Road, Ambleside, LA22 9DP
Removal of flat felt-roofed first floor over store and conversion of residual traditional building into two short term holiday lets
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Lake District | Date: 2026-03-13
View full details - - The Old Butcher's Shop, North Road, Ambleside, LA22 9DT
Proposed change of use from butcher's shop to residential at ground floor level to create a single two storey residential dwelling
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Lake District | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - Fellsett, Wansfell Road, Ambleside, LA22 0EG
Holly tree (T1 in application) - To cut back branches overhaning next door's property to create a clearance of up to 2m. Cherry tree (T2 in application) - To cut back branches overhaning next door's p
Status: Conditions | 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: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Lake District | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - The Old Vicarage, Ambleside, Cumbria
Ash tree (marked in red in notification) - Fell to ground level.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Lake District | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - 3, Gale How Park, Ambleside, LA22 0BW
Horse Chestnut tree (Protected as T8 of TPO: 247) - Prune the crown of this tree back to the edge of the roof of the bungalow.
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Lake District | Date: 2026-02-27
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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 £546,864, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Ambleside a particularly low-crime area.
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, 169 planning applications were submitted near Ambleside. Of these, 69% were approved, with an average decision time of 70 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 70 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 full planning applications (62), tree works (59), discharge of conditions (25). Full planning applications account for 37% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 8 large-scale (major) developments, 93 medium-scale applications, 68 smaller schemes were submitted. The high volume of major applications indicates significant development pressure in the area, which may interest property developers and investors.
5 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 5 were dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 50 applications
- Refused: 11 applications
- Withdrawn: 11 applications
- Awaiting decision: 97 applications
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