Search Skelwith Bridge planning applications
15 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Skelwith Bridge · updated daily · Westmorland and Furness Council
Only 5 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.
- Field near Sprinkling Tarn Lodge, Neaum Cragg, Loughrigg, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9HGAwaiting decisionRemoval of oak tree - 5 day notice5 Day Notice (TPO or Conservation Area)Received 6 Nov 2026T/2026/0227
- The Hut, Beetle Brow, Foul Step Lane, Ambleside, LA22 9HGAwaiting decisionDemolition of existing holiday chalet and replacement - variation of condition 2 (plans) of planning permission 7/2024/5044 to improve insulationS73 (Amend/Delete Condition)Received 5 Oct 20267/2026/5560
- The Hut, Beetle Brow, Foul Step Lane, Ambleside, LA22 9HGAwaiting decisionApproval of details reserved by condition 4 (window and door frames, external liConfirmation of compliance with condition attached to planning permissionReceived 25 Sep 20267/2026/5532
- Skelwith Fold Farm, Bog Lane, Ambleside, LA22 0HTAwaiting decision5 caravans around the farm yard and 2 on Bog LaneCLEUD - Certificate of Lawfulness of Existing Use or DevelopmentReceived 23 Sep 20267/2026/5317
- Land to the west of Halfway House, Clappersgate, Ambleside, LA22 9NQAwaiting decisionOperational development consisting of the formation of a vehicular access, the iReceived 6 Aug 20267/2026/5242
Planning in Skelwith Bridge
Only 9 decisions near Skelwith Bridge in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Skelwith Bridge in the last 24 months, from Westmorland and Furness Council's planning register.
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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 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.
Property prices in Skelwith Bridge show an average sale price of £546,864, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Skelwith Bridge 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 Skelwith Bridge a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Skelwith Bridge has 21 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Skelwith Bridge 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.
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To comment on or object to a planning application near Skelwith Bridge, 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, 17 planning applications were submitted near Skelwith Bridge.
The most common types were tree works (9), full planning applications (1), outline applications (1).