Far Sawrey, Cumbria Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Far Sawrey, Cumbria.
Cumbria · England · settlement
About Far Sawrey
Far Sawrey, alongside its neighbor Near Sawrey, is a picturesque village located in the Furness area of Cumbria, England, within the historic boundaries of Lancashire. Nestled in the Lake District, these villages are positioned between Hawkshead and Windermere, with the B5285 road providing access to both. The proximity to Windermere Ferry, just a mile to the east, enhances their appeal for development and planning opportunities in this scenic region.
District: Claife
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Area Information
- Admin district: Westmorland and Furness
- Parliamentary constituency: Westmorland and Lonsdale
- LSOA: South Lakeland 001A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Far Sawrey.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Far Sawrey.
- 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 Far Sawrey based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
9 planning applications found near Far Sawrey.
- - Hill Top Farm, Near Sawrey, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 0LF
Approval of details reserved by condition 3 ii) (details of the the proposed fire surround) and condition 5 (photographic record of works) on planning permission 7/2025/5560 - Fire and Acoustic upgrad
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Lake District | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - Scutcheon House Farm, Far Sawrey, Ambleside, LA22 0LQ
5 x Ash trees (listed as T1, T2, T3, T4 and T5) - Fell to ground level.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Lake District | Date: 2025-12-01
View full details - - The Braithwaite Hall, Far Sawrey, Ambleside, LA22 0LQ
Sycamore tree (marked as T1 in the notification) - Crown raise parts of the tree overhanging the highway to 5m above ground level. T2 laurel - fell to ground - approval not required for shrubs.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Lake District | Date: 2025-10-20
View full details - - The Glen, Far Sawrey, Ambleside, LA22 0LQ
Copper Beech tree (marked as T1 in notification) - Crown lift to 7m above ground over the highway, crown reduce/formative prune by up to 2m. Cherry tree (marked as T2 in notification) -- Remove branch
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Lake District | Date: 2025-10-17
View full details - - Hill Top Farm, Near Sawrey, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 0LF
Fire and Acoustic upgrades to Party Structures, new Air Source Heat Pump, Central Heating, minor alterations
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Lake District | Date: 2025-10-02
View full details - - Hill Top Farm, Near Sawrey, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 0LF
Fire and Acoustic upgrades to Party Structures, new Air Source Heat Pump, Central Heating, minor alterations
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Lake District | Date: 2025-10-02
View full details - - Wilfin Cottage, Far Sawrey, Ambleside, LA22 0LQ
Lime tree (marked as Lime in notification) - Reduce height to leave the tree approximately 6ft tall. Wild Service tree (marked as Field Service in notification) - Reduce height to leave the tree appro
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Lake District | Date: 2024-12-23
View full details - - Woodside, Far Sawrey, Ambleside, LA22 0LQ
1 x Sycamore tree (marked as T1 in notification) - Fell to ground level.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Lake District | Date: 2024-05-28
View full details - - Howe End, Far Sawrey, Ambleside, LA22 0LQ
Removal of leaning stem on Sycamore tree
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Lake District | Date: 2023-08-11
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A brief summary of Far Sawrey in Cumbria
Far Sawrey, alongside its neighbor Near Sawrey, is a picturesque village located in the Furness area of Cumbria, England, within the historic boundaries of Lancashire. Nestled in the Lake District, these villages are positioned between Hawkshead and Windermere, with the B5285 road providing access to both. The proximity to Windermere Ferry, just a mile to the east, enhances their appeal for development and planning opportunities in this scenic region. It sits within the Claife district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Far Sawrey a particularly low-crime area.
Far Sawrey 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 Far Sawrey includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Esthwaite Water SSSI, Claife Tarns and Mires SSSI; 17 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Esthwaite Water; 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, Far Sawrey 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 Far Sawrey
In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near Far Sawrey. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 48 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Far Sawrey may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 48 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Far Sawrey were tree works (6), full planning applications (1), listed building and heritage (1). 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 medium-scale applications, 7 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
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