Two-storey home extension at Rivington, Vicarage Hill, Keswick

“Report from the Head of Development Management to Development Control Committee ________________________________________________________________ Application number: 7/2025/2236 Application type: Full Planning application Applicant: [the applicant]: Rivington, Vicarage Hill, Keswick, CA12 5QB Grid reference: 326160, 524234 Proposal: Two storey extension, dormer addition to front roof and installation of pv panels to rear roof Report prepared by: Abigail Holt, Planner…”

“This application seeks permission for a two-storey extension, dormer addition to the front roof, and installation of PV panels to the rear roof.”

“Rivington is a detached dwelling located on Vicarage Hill within Great Crosthwaite. It was constructed in the 1980s and sits within the former grounds of Crosthwaite Vicarage, a grade II listed building; however, it stands visually separate from the vicarage due to intervening garden space, trees, and dwellings, and therefore does not affect its setting.”

“In principle alterations to an existing dwelling are acceptable. The main issues in this assessment are: • Character and appearance of the area • Amenity • Protected Species • Trees…”

“The submitted tree survey identifies 24 trees near the site: three trees within the boundary of the site, and 21 trees within the neighbouring woodland. The trees range from category B to category U. The proposed extension would not encroach into the root protection area of any of the trees, and no trees are proposed to be removed. I am satisfied that the works would not impact on the integrity of the trees.”

“Keswick Town Council – Object - Whilst the principles of what the applicant wishes to achieve is acceptable, the visual impact of the roof…”

“Lake District National Park Authority Development Control Committee – 4 March 2026 7/2025/2236 remodelling on the main entrance (North) elevation is totally out of character with the simple form of the existing dwelling and would have a detrimental impact on the entrance approach which is visible from the east side of Vicarage Hill.”

“The walls of the dormer hereby permitted shall be covered and maintained in slate to match that used on the roof of the existing building at the time of approval.”

“A sample of the single ply membrane to be used on the dormer roofs hereby permitted shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority before such materials are incorporated into the development.”

“Motion to approve the application with conditions…”

“Development Control Committee: April 2026 Agenda Item: Draft Minutes Subject to Committee Approval Seconded by [name withheld] were unanimously in favour of the motion…”