Winster, Cumbria Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Winster, Cumbria.
Cumbria · England · settlement
About Winster
Winster is a picturesque village located in the Westmorland and Furness district of Cumbria, North West England, and lies less than two miles east of Windermere, the largest natural lake in England. Nestled within the Lake District National Park, Winster features local amenities including the historic Brown Horse Inn, a coaching inn dating back to the 1850s, making it an attractive area for potential planning applications related to tourism and community development.
District: Crook
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £469,300 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Westmorland and Furness
- Parliamentary constituency: Westmorland and Lonsdale
- LSOA: South Lakeland 001D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Winster.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Winster.
- 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 Winster based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
47 planning applications found near Winster.
- - Brown Horse Inn, Winster, Windermere, LA23 3NR
Approval of details reserved by condition 8 (landscaping) on planning permission 7/2022/5413 amendment to design and appearance of fenestration condition 2 (plans) on planning permission ref 7/2021/50
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Lake District | Date: 2024-12-09
View full details - - Green Yew Farm, Winster, Windermere, LA23 3NT
Installation of a 10,000 litre underground water tank
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Lake District | Date: 2024-07-03
View full details - - Brown Horse Inn, Winster, Windermere, LA23 3NR
Approval of details reserved by condition 8 (planting plan) on planning application 7/2022/5413 - for use of land for the siting of 8 pods to form additional letting accommodation
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Lake District | Date: 2023-09-29
View full details - - Brown Horse Inn, Winster, Windermere, LA23 3NR
Approval of details reserved by condition 9 (planting plan) on planning application 7/2021/5048 - Proposed use of land for the siting of 8 pods to form additional letting accommodation
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Conditions | Council: Lake District | Date: 2023-09-13
View full details - - Holy Trinity Church, Winster, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3NT
Change of use to off road vehicle parking and associated works
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Lake District | Date: 2023-08-16
View full details - - Crag House, Winster, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3NS
Demolition of existing garage and outbuildings. Proposed linked garaging car port and guest accommodation, a new entrance canopy and bay feature, and external landscaping including garden wall and a f
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Lake District | Date: 2023-07-26
View full details - - Brown Horse Inn, Winster, Windermere, LA23 3NR
Erection of utilities building. Installation of 2 x 2000 litre underground LPG tanks
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Lake District | Date: 2022-07-07
View full details - - Brown Horse Inn, Winster, Windermere, LA23 3NR
Amendment to design and appearance of fenestration condition 2 (plans) on planning permission ref 7/2021/5048 for proposed use of land for the siting of 8 pods to form additional letting accommodation
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Lake District | Date: 2022-06-27
View full details - - Brown Horse Inn, Winster, Windermere, LA23 3NR
Approval of details reserved by condition no 6 (surface water drainage) on planning approval ref 7/2021/5048 for use of land for the siting of 8 pods to form additional letting accommodation
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Lake District | Date: 2021-11-23
View full details - - The Old Post Office, Winster, Windermere, LA23 3NN
Amendment to design on condition 2 (plans) on listed building consent ref 7/2020/5437 for water pressure reduction measures and alterations
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Lake District | Date: 2021-06-25
View full details - - Brown Horse Inn, Winster, Windermere, LA23 3NR
Proposed use of land for the siting of 8 pods to form additional letting accommodation
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Lake District | Date: 2021-01-19
View full details - - Brown Horse Inn, Winster, Windermere, LA23 3NR
Proposed use of land for the siting of 8 pods to form additional letting accommodation
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Lake District | Date: 2020-11-20
View full details - - The Old Post Office, Winster, Windermere, LA23 3NN
Water pressure reduction measures and alterations
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Lake District | Date: 2020-07-22
View full details - - Brown Horse Inn, Winster, Windermere, LA23 3NR
Proposed play area
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Lake District | Date: 2020-03-15
View full details - - High House Farm, Winster, Windermere, LA23 3NP
Extension to existing building
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Lake District | Date: 2019-11-25
View full details - - The Old Post Office, Winster, Windermere, LA23 3NN
Alterations and extension - Re-submission of 7/2018/5315 and 7/2018/5316
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Lake District | Date: 2019-04-16
View full details - - The Old Post Office, Winster, Windermere, LA23 3NN
Alterations and extension - Re-submission of 7/2018/5315 and 7/2018/5316
Status: Rejected | Type: Heritage | Council: Lake District | Date: 2019-04-16
View full details - - The Old Post Office, Winster, Windermere, LA23 3NN
Alterations and extension
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Lake District | Date: 2018-05-17
View full details - - The Old Post Office, Winster, Windermere, LA23 3NN
Alterations and extension
Status: Rejected | Type: Heritage | Council: Lake District | Date: 2018-05-17
View full details - - Brown Horse Inn, Winster, Windermere, LA23 3NR
Proposed detached 4 no guest bedrooms
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Lake District | Date: 2014-08-01
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A brief summary of Winster in Cumbria
Winster is a picturesque village located in the Westmorland and Furness district of Cumbria, North West England, and lies less than two miles east of Windermere, the largest natural lake in England. Nestled within the Lake District National Park, Winster features local amenities including the historic Brown Horse Inn, a coaching inn dating back to the 1850s, making it an attractive area for potential planning applications related to tourism and community development. It sits within the Crook district.
Property prices in Winster show an average sale price of £469,300, 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 Winster a particularly low-crime area.
Winster 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 Winster includes 3 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Ludderburn and Candlestick Mires SSSI, Knipe Tarn SSSI, Winster Wetlands SSSI; 9 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, Winster 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 Winster
In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Winster. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 95 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Winster may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
With an average of 95 days, decisions near Winster take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Winster were full planning applications (2), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 67% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 1 smaller scheme were submitted.
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