Roger Ground, Cumbria Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Roger Ground, Cumbria.
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About Roger Ground
Roger Ground is a quaint hamlet located just south of Hawkshead in the Westmorland and Furness district of Cumbria. Its rural setting offers a unique charm that may influence local planning applications, particularly those related to residential development and conservation in this picturesque area.
District: Hawkshead
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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 Roger Ground.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Roger Ground.
- 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 Roger Ground based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Roger Ground.
- - B5285 at Esthwaite Water, Hawkshead, Ambleside, Cumbria
Two 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 verge
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Lake District | Date: 2026-01-22
View full details - - Hawkshead School, Main Street, Hawkshead, Cumbria, LA22 0NT
Silver Maple tree (marked as 1 in notification) - Crown raise away from the building and highway and reduce remaining crown, as per annotated photo. Ash tree (marked as 2 in notification) - Pollard to
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Lake District | Date: 2026-01-22
View full details - - Lama Lodge, Hawkshead, Ambleside, LA22 0QB
Use of land as domestic garden for Lama Lodge, Hawkshead
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Lake District | Date: 2025-10-22
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A brief summary of Roger Ground in Cumbria
Roger Ground is a quaint hamlet located just south of Hawkshead in the Westmorland and Furness district of Cumbria. Its rural setting offers a unique charm that may influence local planning applications, particularly those related to residential development and conservation in this picturesque area. It sits within the Hawkshead district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Roger Ground a particularly low-crime area.
Roger Ground 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 Roger Ground includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Esthwaite Water SSSI, Claife Tarns and Mires SSSI; 11 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, Roger Ground 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 Roger Ground
In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near Roger Ground. Of these, 86% were approved, with an average decision time of 61 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Roger Ground maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
At 61 days on average, decisions near Roger Ground slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Roger Ground 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, 3 medium-scale applications, 6 smaller schemes were submitted.
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Related Planning Guides
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- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.