Lakeside, Cumbria Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Lakeside, Cumbria.
Cumbria · England · settlement
Planning applications in Lakeside are administered by Cumberland Council. View the full Cumberland Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Lakeside
Lakeside is a charming village located at the southern end of Windermere in Cumbria, England. Originally part of Lancashire before the 1974 county reorganisation, it became a key destination with the arrival of the Furness Railway in 1869, establishing itself as a vital steamer pier for lake services. The village also features a historical hotel, catering to the influx of tourists drawn by the railway and steamers, making it a significant area for planning applications related to tourism and infrastructure development.
District: Colton
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £318,105 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Westmorland and Furness
- Parliamentary constituency: Barrow and Furness
- LSOA: South Lakeland 012A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Lakeside.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Lakeside.
- 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 Lakeside based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
12 planning applications found near Lakeside.
- - Ridding Bay, Lakeside, Ulverston, LA12 8AU
Use of land for residential purposes in association with the occupancy of the residence known as Ridding Bay, including its Lodge
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Lake District | Date: 2026-06-08
View full details - - Kellett, Lakeside, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 8AS
Approval of details reserved by condition 7 (window details for House 2) on application 7/2019/5725 - Demolition of boathouse workshop & erection of two local needs dwellings
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Lake District | Date: 2026-03-24
View full details - - Lake frontage to north of carpark on lake side of Lakeside Hotel, Windermere Lake Cruises, Lakeside, Ulverston, LA12 8AS
Non-material amendment to planning permission 7/2023/5302 (Detailed planning application to remove one dilapidated jetty and construct two new floating jetties and a self-drive boat hire kiosk, boardw
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Lake District | Date: 2024-10-31
View full details - - Buck Yeats Lodge Park, Lakeside, Newby Bridge, LA12 8AT
Approval of details reserved by condition 7 (details of service routes) of planning permission 7/2022/5487, siting of 6 lodges
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Lake District | Date: 2023-12-11
View full details - - Dunelm Croft, Lakeside, Ulverston, LA12 8AU
Construction of 3 bay garage with storage space above and photovoltaic panels on roof. Reduction in boundary wall height to 1m. Resubmission of 7/2022/5195
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Lake District | Date: 2022-11-23
View full details - - Dunelm Croft, Lakeside, Ulverston, LA12 8AU
Construction of single-storey and two-storey extensions together with alterations, installation of new package treatment plant and installation of borehole for GSHP
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Lake District | Date: 2022-03-30
View full details - - Dunelm Croft, Lakeside, Ulverston, LA12 8AU
Demolition of existing garage/annexe and reconstruction of new garage/annexe
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Lake District | Date: 2022-03-21
View full details - - Millstream Cottage, Lakeside, Ulverston, LA12 8AU
Approval of details reserved by condition 4ii) on planning application 7/2018/5619 (Single storey extension, ramp to first floor terrace and decking to perimeter) - railings to roof terrace
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Lake District | Date: 2021-06-01
View full details - - Millstream Cottage, Lakeside, ULVERSTON, LA12 8AU
Demolition of boathouse workshop and erection of two local needs dwellings
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Lake District | Date: 2019-02-12
View full details - - Dunelm Croft, Lakeside, Ulverston, LA12 8AU
Non-material amendment to planning application 7/2018/5330 (extension & alterations) - alter double door opening on rear elevation to a larger centralised opening with folding sliding doors
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Lake District | Date: 2018-11-30
View full details - - Millstream Cottage, Lakeside, ULVERSTON, LA12 8AU
Single storey extension, ramp to first floor terrace and decking to perimeter (Resubmission 7/2018/5238)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Lake District | Date: 2018-10-08
View full details - - Dunelm Croft, Lakeside, Ulverston, LA12 8AU
Extensions & alterations to house, and external works to amend entrance gates & drive, & provide seating area, & tennis court
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Lake District | Date: 2018-05-24
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A brief summary of Lakeside in Cumbria
Lakeside is a charming village located at the southern end of Windermere in Cumbria, England. Originally part of Lancashire before the 1974 county reorganisation, it became a key destination with the arrival of the Furness Railway in 1869, establishing itself as a vital steamer pier for lake services. The village also features a historical hotel, catering to the influx of tourists drawn by the railway and steamers, making it a significant area for planning applications related to tourism and infrastructure development. It sits within the Colton district.
Property prices in Lakeside show an average sale price of £318,105, 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 Lakeside a particularly low-crime area.
Lakeside 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 Lakeside includes 20 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 Lakeside
In the last 24 months, 15 planning applications were submitted near Lakeside. Of these, 38% were approved, with an average decision time of 116 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 Lakeside.
With an average of 116 days, decisions near Lakeside take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Lakeside were full planning applications (6), amendments (4), listed building and heritage (2). Full planning applications account for 40% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 9 medium-scale applications, 6 smaller schemes were submitted.
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