Concrete driveway at The Poplars, The Banks, Staveley
Summary of planning committee decision
Decided by Lake District Development Control Committee on 1 Jul 2026.
What was proposed
The application sought to change the approved driveway surface from gravel to concrete while removing the existing driveway and creating a new one.
“Report from the Head of Development Management to Development Control Committee ________________________________________________________________ Application number: 7/2026/5186 Application type: S73 (Amend/Delete Condition) Applicant: [the applicant]: The Poplars, The Banks, Staveley, LA8 9NE Grid reference: 347091, 498031 Proposal: Variation of condition 2 (plans) on application 7/2024/5564 - Removal of existing driveway and creation of new driveway Report prepared…”
“Planning application 7/2024/5564 granted permission for the removal of the existing driveway and the creation of a new driveway constructed of gravel.”
Officer report
Consultation responses
The parish council objected, while the Local Highway Authority and Lead Local Flood Authority raised no objection, subject to flood advice.
“Lead Local Flood Authority – No objection – provided the following informative: “It is advised that the Local Planning Authority where possible seeks the applicant to use permeable paving for paved surfaces and driveways and other forms of permeable discharge to ground and surface water reuse/retention.”
Officer report
Residents’ concerns
Two letters raised concerns about completed works, vehicle views, retaining-wall stability, access rights, a dropped kerb and safety.
“We have also received two letters of representation, which express views in relation to the following matters: - Works appear to have occurred to the driveway at the front of the dwelling. - Concern that there will be an unobstructed elevated view of a number of larger vehicles along the Banks and Fairfield Close. - Potential loading effect on the stability of the existing retaining wall facing onto Fairfield Close.”
Officer report
Main planning issues
The main issues were the driveway’s effect on the area’s character and appearance and its potential flood risk.
“The main issues in this assessment are: • Character and appearance of the area…”
“Lake District National Park Authority Development Control Committee – 3 June 2026 7/2026/5186 • Flood risk…”
Officer report
The committee vote
Members unanimously supported a motion to approve the application with conditions.
“Motion to approve the application with conditions Proposed by [name withheld] by [name withheld] were unanimously in favour of the motion…”
Minutes
Sources
- Lake District Development Control Committee minutes, 1 July 2026
- Agenda and papers (council website)
Source: Plota analysis of Lake District's committee minutes and officer report. Quotations are the council's own words; headings and summaries are Plota's.
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