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30 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Bowness-On-Windermere · updated daily · Westmorland and Furness Council

Showing 1 to 5 of 30 · received or decided in the last 90 days

Belmont House, Lake Road, Bowness on Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3BJAwaiting decisionChange of use of ground floor and lower ground floor to take-away with some seatReceived 2 Nov 20267/2026/5587
Briar Trees, Bowness-on-windermere, Windermere, LA23 3ERAwaiting decisionProposed extensions, alterations & change of materialsReceived 28 Oct 20267/2026/5511
2, Old Belfield, Bowness-On-Windermere, Windermere, LA23 3HTAwaiting decisionFell 1 willow - 5 day notice5 Day Notice (TPO or Conservation Area)Received 26 Oct 2026T/2026/0208
Land to south of Glebe Road, Bowness-on-Windermere, Windermere, LA23 3GZAwaiting decisionConstruction of Control Building and Pressure Relief Column as part of wider scheme at Glebe Road Combined Storm OverflowFull Planning applicationReceived 21 Oct 20267/2026/5597
Aphrodites Hotel, Longtail Hill, Bowness on Windermere, LA23 3JDAwaiting decisionSiting of 2 no. shipping containers for storage use in association with the mainReceived 7 Oct 20267/2026/5381

Planning in Bowness-On-Windermere

Approved: 80%; 77 of 90 decided
Decision time: about 10 weeks; on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Bowness-On-Windermere in the last 24 months, from Westmorland and Furness Council's planning register.

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Around Bowness-On-Windermere

Postcode districts

LA23 188 applications in the last 12 monthsLA22 182 applications in the last 12 monthsCA23 9 applications in the last 12 monthsLA21 30 applications in the last 12 monthsLA8 119 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Nearby towns and villages

Planning authority: Westmorland and Furness Council

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About Bowness-On-Windermere

Bowness-on-Windermere is a picturesque town located in the Westmorland and Furness district of Cumbria, England, nestled alongside Lake Windermere and adjacent to the town of Windermere. As part of the Lake District National Park, it offers a unique blend of natural beauty and urban amenities, with a population of 3,814 recorded in the 2011 Census. This vibrant area is now within the parish of Windermere and Bowness, making it a key location for planning applications in a popular tourist destination.

There are currently no active flood warnings for the Bowness-On-Windermere area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Bowness-On-Windermere a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Bowness-On-Windermere has 7 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

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In the last 24 months, 117 planning applications were submitted near Bowness-On-Windermere. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 72 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (36), tree works (27), amendments (13). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Bowness-On-Windermere?

In the last 24 months, 117 planning applications were submitted near Bowness-On-Windermere. The approval rate is 80%.

How long do planning decisions take near Bowness-On-Windermere?

The average planning decision time near Bowness-On-Windermere is 72 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Bowness-On-Windermere?

The planning approval rate near Bowness-On-Windermere is 80%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Bowness-On-Windermere?

The most common type of planning application near Bowness-On-Windermere is full planning applications, with 36 submissions in the last 24 months.

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