Hawkshead, Cumbria Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Hawkshead, Cumbria.
Cumbria · England · settlement
About Hawkshead
Hawkshead is a picturesque village and civil parish located in Westmorland and Furness, Cumbria, within the Lake District National Park. Historically part of Lancashire, the parish encompasses the nearby hamlets of Hawkshead Hill and Outgate. The village features a primary school and four public houses, making it a vibrant community hub for residents and visitors alike, which may be relevant for those considering planning applications in the area.
Population: 508 (2021)
District: South Lakeland
Website: http://www.hawkshead-village.co.uk/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £488,772 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Westmorland and Furness
- Parliamentary constituency: Westmorland and Lonsdale
- LSOA: South Lakeland 007A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Hawkshead.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Hawkshead.
- 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 Hawkshead based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
7 planning applications found near Hawkshead.
- - Green End House, Colthouse, Ambleside, LA22 0JS
Internal alterations to house including creating an opening in an internal wall to create a larger kitchen-dining area, a new shower room on the first floor and replacing stairs to attic
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Lake District | Date: 2026-04-07
View full details - - The Chocolate Factory Shop, Main Street, Hawkshead, LA22 0NT
Fell 1 ash tree
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Lake District | Date: 2026-03-06
View full details - - Pillar House, Church Hill, Hawkshead, Ambleside, LA22 0PQ
Norway Maple tree (marked in red in notification) - Crown reduce by up to 4m.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Lake District | Date: 2026-02-20
View full details - - 1 Chapel Cottage, Flag Street, Hawkshead, Ambleside, LA22 0PE
Replacement of two windows on a like-for-like basis
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Lake District | Date: 2025-10-15
View full details - - Red Lion Inn, Main Street, Hawkshead, Ambleside, LA22 0NS
Cherry tree (marked as 1 in notification) - Reduce and reshape by up to 4m. Rowan tree (marked as 2 in notification) - Reduce and reshape by up to 4m.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Lake District | Date: 2024-11-01
View full details - - Land adjacent to Hawksgarth, Gallowbarrow, Hawkshead, LA22 0NW
Erect 4 additional local occupancy dwellings on the same site as the single residence approved in 2018 (Ref: 7/2017/5828)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Lake District | Date: 2024-10-31
View full details - - Brown Cow Laithe, Hawkshead, Ambleside, LA22 0PH
Non-material amendment to planning application 7/2023/5389 (Internal and external alterations) for re-siting of boiler room including new internal partition walls, installation of a small black flue t
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Lake District | Date: 2023-12-11
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A brief summary of Hawkshead in Cumbria
Hawkshead is a picturesque village and civil parish located in Westmorland and Furness, Cumbria, within the Lake District National Park. Historically part of Lancashire, the parish encompasses the nearby hamlets of Hawkshead Hill and Outgate. The village features a primary school and four public houses, making it a vibrant community hub for residents and visitors alike, which may be relevant for those considering planning applications in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 508 (2021 estimate). It sits within the South Lakeland district.
Property prices in Hawkshead show an average sale price of £488,772, 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 Hawkshead a particularly low-crime area.
Hawkshead 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 Hawkshead includes 3 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Blelham Tarn & Bog SSSI, Esthwaite Water SSSI, Claife Tarns and Mires SSSI; 12 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, Hawkshead planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.hawkshead-village.co.uk/. 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 Hawkshead
In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Hawkshead. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 53 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Hawkshead may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 53 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Hawkshead were tree works (4), listed building and heritage (2), outline applications (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, 6 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Colthouse planning applications
- Town End planning applications
- Outgate planning applications
- Roger Ground planning applications
- Gillbank planning applications
- Knipe Fold planning applications
- Hawkshead Hill planning applications
- High Wray planning applications
Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.