Search Hawkshead planning applications
77 applications on record · within 1 km of the centre of Hawkshead · updated daily · Westmorland and Furness Council
Only 2 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows every one we hold.
- Water Treatment Works, Hannikin, Hawkshead, Ambleside, LA22 0PZAwaiting decisionThe upgrade and expansion of the existing wastewater treatment works and wastewaFull Planning applicationReceived 20 Aug 20267/2026/5380
- Green End House, Colthouse, Ambleside, LA22 0JSApprovedInternal 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 atticListed Building Consent applicationReceived 7 Apr 2026Decided 22 Sep 20267/2026/5202
- The Chocolate Factory Shop, Main Street, Hawkshead, LA22 0NTApprovedFell 1 ash treeTree Work in Conservation AreaReceived 6 Mar 2026Decided 16 Apr 2026T/2026/0039
- Pillar House, Church Hill, Hawkshead, Ambleside, LA22 0PQApprovedNorway Maple tree (marked in red in notification) - Crown reduce by up to 4m.Tree Work in Conservation AreaReceived 20 Feb 2026Decided 1 Apr 2026T/2026/0031
- B5285 at Esthwaite Water, Hawkshead, Ambleside, CumbriaApprovedTwo 9m poles on the grass verge. 254.26m of mole plough in the grass verge. 130.8m of narrow trench in the grass verge. Two FW2 chambers in the grass vergeNotification of Intention (Telecoms, Q6g)Received 22 Jan 2026Decided 19 Mar 20267/2026/5050
Planning in Hawkshead
Only 8 decisions near Hawkshead in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Hawkshead in the last 24 months, from Westmorland and Furness Council's planning register.
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Around Hawkshead
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LA22 182 applications in the last 12 months
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Planning authority: Westmorland and Furness Council
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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. The settlement has a population of approximately 508 (2021 estimate). It sits within the South Lakeland district.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Hawkshead 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 Hawkshead a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Hawkshead has 17 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Hawkshead 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. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.hawkshead-village.co.uk/.
To comment on or object to a planning application near Hawkshead, 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, 9 planning applications were submitted near Hawkshead.
The most common types were listed building and heritage (3), tree works (3), full planning applications (1).