Search Far Sawrey planning applications
13 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Far Sawrey · updated daily · Westmorland and Furness Council
Only 4 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.
- Windermere House, Sawrey Knotts, Far Sawrey, Cumbria, LA22 0LGAwaiting decisionFell T1 Lawson cypress. Crown reduce by 2-3m T2 hawthornReceived 4 Nov 2026T/2026/0221
- Visitor Reception Building, Hill Top, Near Sawrey, LA22 0LFAwaiting decisionInstallation of external information screenAdvertisement Consent ApplicationReceived 22 Oct 20267/2026/5595
- Land north east of Far Sawrey Wastewater Treatment Works, Far SawreyApprovedConstruction of a temporary construction compound to facilitate upgrade works atReceived 4 Sep 2026Decided 26 Oct 20267/2026/5489
- Layby opposite entance to Far Sawrey Wastewater Treatment Works, High Cunsey, Claife, Far Sawrey LA22 0LXAwaiting decisionUse of layby as temporary construction compound to support upgrade works at FarReceived 18 Aug 20267/2026/5432
- Church Cottage, Far Sawrey, Ambleside, LA22 0LHApprovedT1 - 1 x Conifer to be felledTree Work in Conservation AreaReceived 8 Jun 2026Decided 17 Jul 2026T/2026/0112
Planning in Far Sawrey
- Approved
- 100%
- 11 of 11 decided
- Decision time
- about 7 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Far Sawrey in the last 24 months, from Westmorland and Furness Council's planning register.
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Around Far Sawrey
Postcode districts
LA22 182 applications in the last 12 months
Applications in each district in the last 12 months.
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Planning authority: Westmorland and Furness Council
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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. It sits within the Claife district.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Far Sawrey 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 (May 2026). This makes Far Sawrey a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Far Sawrey has 21 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
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.
To comment on or object to a planning application near Far Sawrey, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.
In the last 24 months, 14 planning applications were submitted near Far Sawrey. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 52 days.
The most common types were tree works (6), full planning applications (2), listed building and heritage (1).