Waterhead, Cumbria Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Waterhead, Cumbria.
Cumbria · England · settlement
Planning applications in Waterhead are administered by Cumberland Council. View the full Cumberland Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
Population: 110 (2021)
District: Carlisle
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £546,864 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Westmorland and Furness
- Parliamentary constituency: Westmorland and Lonsdale
- LSOA: South Lakeland 001B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Waterhead.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Waterhead.
- 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 Waterhead based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
168 planning applications found near Waterhead.
- - 22, Fisherbeck Park, Ambleside, LA22 0AJ
Non-material amendment to application 7/2025/5674 (Demolition of existing garage. New extension and alterations to existing dwelling) to reposition the approved extension by 680mm to the west of its c
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Lake District | Date: 2026-06-10
View full details - - Ambleside Park Hotel, Borrans Road, AMBLESIDE, LA22 0EW
Remove the top section of the split stem of 1 oak tree (T21) - 5 day notice
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Lake District | Date: 2026-05-28
View full details - - 3 High Fisherbeck, Blue Hill Road, Ambleside, LA22 0AN
Construction of an Orangery and a bathroom on the rear and side of the existing house. An existing window in the house will be replaced with double doors to give access to the Orangery and the bathroo
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Lake District | Date: 2026-05-20
View full details - - Land adjacent Ambleside Ambulance Station, Rothay Road Industrial Estate, Ambleside, LA23 0EE
Approval of details reserved by condition 4 (Construction Method Statement) and condition 8 (Surface and Foul Water Drainage) on planning permission 7/2022/5552 - Erection of unit for business (Use Cl
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Lake District | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - Hayes Garden World, Lake Road, Ambleside, LA22 0DW
Change of use from a storage warehouse (b8) to indoor sports facility (Class E(d)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Lake District | Date: 2026-02-05
View full details - - 1, Mciver Close, Waterhead, Ambleside, LA22 0DX
7 x Cypress trees (marked with circles in application) - Fell to ground level. (Fell 1 x additonal Cypress tree not included in the application but left exposed and dangerous when others around it are
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Lake District | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - Field located between Loughrigg Park & Borrans Road, Ambleside, Cumbria
Approval of details reserved by condition 9 (maintenance and management plan) on application 7/2022/5572 - Proposed development of 40 dwellings (22 affordable, 16 local occupancy, 2 only or principal
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Lake District | Date: 2026-01-16
View full details - - Torr Place, Field located between Loughrigg Park and Borrans Road, Ambleside
Fell 2x small groups of Ash trees due to Ash dieback (G2 and G4 in Aboricultural impact assessment)
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Trees | Council: Lake District | Date: 2026-01-15
View full details - - 17, Fisherbeck Park, Ambleside, LA22 0AJ
Refurbishment and extension of an existing dwelling
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Lake District | Date: 2026-01-08
View full details - - 22, Fisherbeck Park, Ambleside, LA22 0AJ
Demolition of existing garage. New extension and alterations to existing dwelling
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Lake District | Date: 2025-12-03
View full details - - Field located between Loughrigg Park and Borrans Road, Ambleside, Cumbria
Non-material amendment to application 7/2022/5572 (Proposed development of 40 dwellings (22 affordable, 16 local occupancy, 2 only or principal home) including new access road and associated hard and
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Amendment | Council: Lake District | Date: 2025-12-01
View full details - - Windermere Lake Cruises Ltd, Waterhead, Ambleside, LA22 0EY
Replacement of existing Pier 2 at Waterhead with a new like for like pier
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Lake District | Date: 2025-11-19
View full details - - Field located between Loughrigg Park & Borrans Road, Ambleside, Cumbria
Non-material amendment to application 7/2022/5572 (Proposed development of 40 dwellings (22 affordable, 16 local occupancy, 2 only or principal home) including new access road and associated hard and
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Amendment | Council: Lake District | Date: 2025-11-07
View full details - - 5, Fisherbeck Park, Ambleside, LA22 0AJ
Approval of details reserved by condition 3 (cladding) on planning permission 7/2025/5298 extension and alterations to existing building including new cladding and renovations and replacement of windo
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Lake District | Date: 2025-09-25
View full details - - 25, Loughrigg Avenue, Ambleside, LA22 0DG
2 x Weston Hemlock trees (protected as G7 of TPO: 143) - Crown raise by removing branches to a height of 5m above ground level.
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Lake District | Date: 2025-09-25
View full details - - Old Fisherbeck, Old Lake Road, Ambleside, LA22 0DH
Single storey extensions and alterations to existing dwelling
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Lake District | Date: 2025-09-23
View full details - - Field located between Loughrigg Park and Borrans Road, Ambleside, Cumbria
Proposed development of 40 dwellings - variation to condition 2 (plans) on planning permission reference 7/2025/5228 to 1) adjust boundary in northeast corner of site 2) amend plans relating to buildi
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Lake District | Date: 2025-09-11
View full details - - Hayes Garden World, Lake Road, Ambleside, LA22 0DW
Erection of a kitchen storage area, a unisex toilet block and a new canopy above existing cafe balcony
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Lake District | Date: 2025-09-03
View full details - - 17, Fisherbeck Park, Ambleside, LA22 0AJ
Refurbishment and extension to an existing dwelling and driveway improvements
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Lake District | Date: 2025-09-03
View full details - - Lancaster Court, 2, Loughrigg Avenue, Ambleside, LA22 0DG
Fir tree (listed as T1 in application) - Fell to ground level.
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Lake District | Date: 2025-09-03
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A brief summary of Waterhead in Cumbria
Waterhead is a settlement located in Cumbria, England. The settlement has a population of approximately 110 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Carlisle district.
Property prices in Waterhead show an average sale price of £546,864, 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 Waterhead a particularly low-crime area.
Waterhead 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 Waterhead includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Loughrigg Fell Flushes SSSI; 14 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Waterhead 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 Waterhead
In the last 24 months, 104 planning applications were submitted near Waterhead. Of these, 59% were approved, with an average decision time of 70 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 Waterhead.
At 70 days on average, decisions near Waterhead slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Waterhead were full planning applications (39), tree works (32), discharge of conditions (19). Full planning applications account for 38% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 8 large-scale (major) developments, 61 medium-scale applications, 35 smaller schemes were submitted. The high volume of major applications indicates significant development pressure in the area, which may interest property developers and investors.
4 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 4 were dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 23 applications
- Refused: 8 applications
- Withdrawn: 8 applications
- Awaiting decision: 65 applications
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