Former Post Office/Newsagent, Main Street, Hawkshead, LA22 0NS Data via plota.co.uk

7/2026/5273 - Full Planning application Approved
Change of useNew homes

Proposal

Change of use of former post office and newsagent (Class E) to form extension to adjacent pub / restaurant (Sui Generis), together with minor external alterations Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
9 Jun 2026
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Validated
23 Jun 2026
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Consultation
9 Jul 2026
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Approved
6 Aug 2026

Approved on 6 Aug 2026 · Delegated · Last checked 6 Aug 2026

Site constraints 19

Heritage

Conservation AreaPolicy 07 Support - Historic environment

Environment & risk

Policy 03 Support - Development and floodingRisk of Flooding from Rivers and SeaRisk of Flooding from Surface Water

Planning designations

Area of special control for advertsEnforcement noticesGrade IIHawksheadMain RiversNutrient Neutrality CatchmentPolicy 01 Support - National and international significance of the Lake DistrictPolicy 02 Support - Spatial strategeyPolicy 04 Support - Biodiversity and geodiversityPolicy 05 Support - Protecting the spectacular landscapePolicy 06 Support - Design and developmentPolicy 23 Support - Community facilities and Local Green SpacePrevious planning applicationsWater Supply and Waste

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Important details

Council
Lake District
Application type
Full Planning application
Postcode
LA22 0NS
Received
9 Jun 2026
Validated
23 Jun 2026
Ward
Coniston and Hawkshead Ward
Parish
Hawkshead
Case officer
Show
Target decision
3 Aug 2026
Decision
Approved with Conditions
Decision date
6 Aug 2026
Decision level
Delegated
Applicant
Show
Agent
Walsingham Planning Ltd

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14947982
Comments by
15 Jul 2026
Site notice
9 Jul 2026
Press notice
2 Jul 2026

Historical activity at this location

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