Search Windermere planning applications
16 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Windermere · updated daily · Westmorland and Furness Council
- Lipwood, Old College Lane, Windermere, LA23 1BYWithdrawnSycamore - Pollard to six metres due to honey fungus decayReceived 28 Sep 2026Decided 20 Oct 2026T/2026/0182
- Broomhill, Birthwaite Road, Windermere, LA23 1BSAwaiting decision1. Replacement of precast concrete double garage with arts and crafts style garaReceived 28 Sep 20267/2026/5507
- 6, Ellerthwaite Road, Windermere, LA23 2AHApprovedT1 Acer - fell; T2 Leylandii - fell. Both trees are located in rear garden and eTree Work in Conservation AreaReceived 18 Sep 2026Decided 23 Oct 2026T/2026/0175
- Parkside, College Road, Windermere, LA23 1BUAwaiting decisionInstallation of a roof-mounted solar photovoltaic array, with associated on-roof mounting rails and fixings, perimeter bird-proofing mesh, hybrid inverter, battery storage, electric vehicle charging equipment, ancillary cabling and electrical isolators.Full Planning applicationReceived 15 Sep 20267/2026/5508
- 3 High Heathwaite, Park Road, Windermere, LA23 2DHAwaiting decisionProposed extensions and alterations to an existing houseFull Planning applicationReceived 14 Sep 20267/2026/5499
Planning in Windermere
- Approved
- 83%
- 50 of 56 decided
- Decision time
- about 10 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Windermere in the last 24 months, from Westmorland and Furness Council's planning register.
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LA23 188 applications in the last 12 months
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About Windermere
Windermere, located in Cumbria, England, is the largest lake in the country, renowned for its impressive length, area, and volume. Nestled within the picturesque Lake District, this ribbon lake offers a stunning natural landscape that may influence local planning applications and development considerations in the area. The town has a population of approximately 8,359 (2011 estimate). It sits within the Windermere and Bowness district.
Property prices in Windermere show an average sale price of £687,479, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Windermere 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 Windermere a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Windermere has 10 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Windermere 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 Windermere, 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, 77 planning applications were submitted near Windermere. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 69 days.
The most common types were tree works (27), full planning applications (26), amendments (4). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.