Bowness-On-Windermere, Cumbria Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Bowness-On-Windermere, Cumbria.
Cumbria · England · Town
Planning applications in Bowness-On-Windermere are administered by Westmorland And Furness Council. View the full Westmorland And Furness Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £687,479 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Westmorland and Furness
- Parliamentary constituency: Westmorland and Lonsdale
- LSOA: South Lakeland 002B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Bowness-On-Windermere.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Bowness-On-Windermere.
- 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 Bowness-On-Windermere based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
430 planning applications found near Bowness-On-Windermere.
- - Briars Lea, Ferney Green, Bowness-on-windermere, Windermere, LA23 3ES
Proposed garage built on driveway of existing property
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Lake District | Date: 2026-06-17
View full details - - Boatmans Cafe, Rectory Road, Bowness-on-Windermere, LA23 3HJ
Signage fixed to face of building, menu boards fixed to face of building. directional signage fixed on site
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Lake District | Date: 2026-03-24
View full details - - Boatmans Cafe, Rectory Road, Bowness-on-Windermere, LA23 3HJ
First floor extension and alterations to Boatmans Cafe Building on Rectory Road, Bowness-on-Windermere, variation of condition 1 (plans) of planning permission 7/2025/5651 position of air conditioning
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Lake District | Date: 2026-03-06
View full details - - 12, Fairfield, Bowness-on-windermere, Windermere, LA23 3AL
Ash tree - Pollard to point as marked in red in the submitted photograph
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Lake District | Date: 2026-02-18
View full details - - Woodside, Smithy Lane, Bowness-on-Windermere, LA23 3HR
Proposed link between main house and annex
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Lake District | Date: 2026-02-03
View full details - - Land opposite Post Knott Cottage, Brantfell Road, Bowness-On-Windermere, Windermere, LA23 3AE
Commencement of planning application 7/2022/5779 for the erection of 2no local occupancy dwellings
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Lake District | Date: 2026-01-08
View full details - - The Belsfield Hotel, Bowness On Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3EL
Non-material amendment to planning application 7/2020/5187 and listed building application 7/2020/5188 (Conversion and extension of existing coach house to form spa, alteration and extension of existi
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Lake District | Date: 2026-01-02
View full details - - Fat Face, Ash Street, Bowness-On-Windermere, LA23 3EB
Vinyl graphics to windows, fascia sign and projecting sign
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Lake District | Date: 2025-12-30
View full details - - Fat Face, Ash Street, Bowness-On-Windermere, LA23 3EB
Shopfront repair and refurbishments
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Lake District | Date: 2025-12-30
View full details - - Brunton Lodge, Kendal Road, Bowness-On-Windermere, Windermere, LA23 3EW
Single and two storey extensions
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Lake District | Date: 2025-12-22
View full details - - 6, Fairfield, Bowness-On-Windermere, Windermere, LA23 3AL
Use of the accommodation known as 6A Fairfield as a separate self-contained residential dwelling (Use Class C3).
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Lake District | Date: 2025-12-16
View full details - - Hill Rising, Smithy Lane, Bowness-on-Windermere, LA23 3HR
Variation of condition 2 (plans) on planning permission 7/2020/5829 for replacement of sub-standard dwellinghouse and garaging with associated hard and soft landscaping, revised scheme
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Lake District | Date: 2025-11-17
View full details - - Boatmans Cafe, Rectory Road, Bowness-on-Windermere, LA23 3HJ
First floor extension and alterations to Boatmans Cafe Building on Rectory Road, Bowness-on-Windermere, variation of condition 2 (plans) on planning application 7/2025/5217 chimney and yard wall to no
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Lake District | Date: 2025-11-04
View full details - - 6 Glebe Gardens, Windermere, LA23 3EU
Removal of garage and alterations to bungalow
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Lake District | Date: 2025-10-27
View full details - - Boatmans Cafe, Rectory Road, Bowness-on-Windermere, LA23 3HJ
Non-material amendment to application 7/2025/5217 (First floor extension and alterations) for removal of chimney to central gable. Stone wall and gate around yard to northern end of building
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Lake District | Date: 2025-10-16
View full details - - The Belsfield, Kendal Road, Bowness on Windermere, LA23 3EL
Non-material amendment to applications 7/2020/5187 and 7/2020/5188 (Conversion and extension of existing coach house to form spa, alteration and extension of existing accommodation block to form 14no.
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Lake District | Date: 2025-10-07
View full details - - Fellside, The Nook, Kendal Road, Bowness on Windermere, LA23 3FS
Proposed dormer roof conversion to an existing 2 storey residential dwelling to include the demolition of an existing garage and the creation of a new single storey annex
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Lake District | Date: 2025-09-30
View full details - - Belle Grange, Windy Hall Road, Bowness-on-windermere, Windermere, LA23 3HX
Single storey extension to create new entrance lobby, boot room and wc with external glazed canopy. Alterations and renovation of existing garage to recreational annexe building.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Lake District | Date: 2025-09-04
View full details - - Above The Bay Guest House, 5 Brackenfield, Bowness-on-Windermere, LA23 3HL
Lower ground floor extension to form gym and other external alterations including moving of external staircase, construction of balcony and other external ground works. Demolition of existing garage a
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Lake District | Date: 2025-09-02
View full details - - May Cottage, Kendal Road, Bowness-on-Windermere, LA23 3EW
Change of use of guest house to guest house or single self-catering holiday let or single dwelling
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Lake District | Date: 2025-07-14
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A brief summary of Bowness-On-Windermere in Cumbria
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.
Property prices in Bowness-On-Windermere show an average sale price of £687,479, 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 Bowness-On-Windermere a particularly low-crime area.
Bowness-On-Windermere 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 Bowness-On-Windermere includes 6 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.
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Planning Activity in Bowness-On-Windermere
In the last 24 months, 121 planning applications were submitted near Bowness-On-Windermere. Of these, 68% were approved, with an average decision time of 66 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 Bowness-On-Windermere.
At 66 days on average, decisions near Bowness-On-Windermere slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Bowness-On-Windermere were full planning applications (45), tree works (37), amendments (15). 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, 1 large-scale (major) development, 70 medium-scale applications, 50 smaller schemes were submitted.
6 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 6 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: 34 applications
- Refused: 12 applications
- Withdrawn: 4 applications
- Awaiting decision: 71 applications
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