Skelwith Bridge, Cumbria Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Skelwith Bridge, Cumbria.
Cumbria · England · settlement
About Skelwith Bridge
Skelwith Bridge is a quaint village situated in the southern Lake District of Cumbria, England, and forms part of the historic Westmorland region. With a population of just 155 as of the 2011 census, it lies approximately 3 miles south of Grasmere and is in close proximity to the scenic Skelwith Force and Colwith Force waterfalls. The village is also near Elter Water and Loughrigg Tarn, making it an attractive area for planning applications related to tourism and environmental development.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Westmorland and Furness
- Parliamentary constituency: Westmorland and Lonsdale
- LSOA: South Lakeland 001C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Skelwith Bridge.
- 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 Skelwith Bridge based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
12 planning applications found near Skelwith Bridge.
- - Seathwaite Tarn, Neaum Crag, Skelwith Bridge, Ambleside, LA22 9HG
T 172 Oak - remove lowest branch growing over lodge below. Remove small branch growing towards Seathwaite Lodge as marked on the photo. T 173 Oak - Remove small branch growing towards the lodge as mar
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Lake District | Date: 2026-05-05
View full details - - Neaum Crag, Loughrigg, Ambleside, LA22 9HG
All recommended work from the tree report carried out by Treescapes consultancy 2026
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Lake District | Date: 2026-04-01
View full details - - Neaum Crag Court, Loughrigg, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9HG
T98 - Sycamore Fell - due to significant basal decay and the presence of honey fungus
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Lake District | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - Neaum Crag, Skelwith Bridge, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9HG
Remove broken limb on tree 99.01 - 5 day notice
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Lake District | Date: 2026-03-26
View full details - - Neaum Crag, Ennerdale Water, Skelwith Bridge, Ambleside, Cumbria LA22 9HG
2 x Sycamore tree (marked in red and as T5 in application) - Fell to ground level.
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Lake District | Date: 2025-11-18
View full details - - Neaum Crag, Hawes Water, Skelwith Bridge, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9HG
Split Decision: Approve Cypress tree (marked as tree 36 in application) - Crown raise to approximately 4m above ground level. Cypress tree (marked as 36.01 in application) - Fell to ground level. Haze
Status: Unresolved | Type: Trees | Council: Lake District | Date: 2024-11-11
View full details - - Scales Tarn, Neaum Cragg, Skelwith Bridge, Ambleside, LA22 9HG
Fell group of dead Ash trees
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Lake District | Date: 2024-07-15
View full details - - The Hut, Beetle Brow, Foul Step Lane, Ambleside, LA22 9HG
Demolition of existing holiday chalet and replacement
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Lake District | Date: 2024-01-25
View full details - - Neaum Crag, Bassenthwaite, Skelwith Bridge, Ambleside, LA22 9HG
Amendment to condition 4 (permitted occupancy) on planning permission 7/1988/5544 and condition 2 (permitted occupancy) on planning permission 7/2009/5645 - to extend period of permitted use from 1 Ma
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Lake District | Date: 2023-11-02
View full details - - Neaum Crag Court, Loughrigg, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9HG
Oak tree (marked as Tree 96 in application) - Prune to create 1.5 m clearance from the building and remove epicormic growth on trunk. Giant Redwood tree (marked as Tree 97 in application) - Prune to c
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Lake District | Date: 2023-09-15
View full details - - Neaum Crag, Loughrigg, Ambleside, LA22 9HG
All work recommended from page 321-326 in the attached tree report
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Lake District | Date: 2023-08-12
View full details - - Neaum Crag, Sprinkling Tarn, Skelwith Bridge, Ambleside, LA22 9HG
G1- Fell small group of Birch trees ranging in health from dead to poor condition. Growing above the lodge. T43- Oak tree - remove lowest limb growing over the lodge and epicormic growth. T1- Fell sel
Status: Unresolved | Type: Trees | Council: Lake District | Date: 2023-07-19
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A brief summary of Skelwith Bridge in Cumbria
Skelwith Bridge is a quaint village situated in the southern Lake District of Cumbria, England, and forms part of the historic Westmorland region. With a population of just 155 as of the 2011 census, it lies approximately 3 miles south of Grasmere and is in close proximity to the scenic Skelwith Force and Colwith Force waterfalls. The village is also near Elter Water and Loughrigg Tarn, making it an attractive area for planning applications related to tourism and environmental development.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Skelwith Bridge a particularly low-crime area.
Skelwith Bridge 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 Skelwith Bridge includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Elterwater SSSI; 19 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 Skelwith Bridge
In the last 24 months, 10 planning applications were submitted near Skelwith Bridge. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 30 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Skelwith Bridge may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 30 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Skelwith Bridge were tree works (7), full planning applications (1), 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, 1 medium-scale application, 9 smaller schemes were submitted.
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