Two-storey house extension at Grassmoor, Rickerby Lane, Portinscale
Summary of planning committee decision
Decided by Lake District Development Control Committee on 3 Dec 2025.
What was proposed
The application proposed a two-storey extension over the garage and utility room, together with a lean-to roof over the front door.
“Application number: 7/2025/2161 Application type: Full Planning application Applicant: [name withheld] and Elaine Sadler Location: Grassmoor, Rickerby Lane, Portinscale, CA12 5RH Grid reference: 325020 523588 Proposal: Proposed 2 storey extension over single storey garage and utility room. Proposed lean-to roof over front door. Report prepared by: Abigail Holt, Planner Report agreed by: Kevin Richards, Planning Manager Recommendation: APPROVE with conditions…”
“Permission is sought for a two storey extension over an existing single storey garage and utility room, as well as a lean-to roof over the front door.”
Officer report
The site
The site was a detached dwelling in Portinscale, accessed from Rickerby Lane beside a public footpath.
“The application site is Grassmoor, a detached dwelling located in Portinscale. The site is accessed from Rickerby Lane, where there is also a public footpath (FP201026).”
Officer report
Officers’ recommendation
Officers recommended approval because the development was considered acceptable subject to conditions.
“Having regard to the provisions of the development plan, in particular Lake District National Park Local Plan Policies 01, 02, 04, 06, the Design Code SPD and other material considerations (including the provisions of the NPPF), the development is considered to be acceptable, subject to the conditions recommended.”
Officer report
Main planning issues
The assessment considered the area’s character, neighbour amenity and protected species.
“Lake District National Park Authority Development Control Committee – 5 November 2025 7/2025/2161 5 Main issues and assessment…”
“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 Character and appearance…”
Officer report
Parish council objection
The parish council said the extension would appear overbearing from a neighbouring bungalow and harm its outlook and residents’ living conditions.
“Above Derwent Parish Council – Object - By extending over the existing ground floor utility, the two-storey flank of the proposed extension would be very close to the rear boundary of the bungalow (White Screes) which is on the corner of Rickerby Lane. It was clear from our site visit that this part of the proposed extension would appear overbearing when viewed from the rear windows of the bungalow, and from the main patio area of the garden.”
Officer report
The committee vote
A motion to approve the application with conditions was proposed and seconded, and members unanimously supported it.
“Motion to approve the application with conditions Proposed by [name withheld]…”
“Seconded by [name withheld] were unanimously in favour of the motion…”
Minutes
Sources
- Lake District Development Control Committee minutes, 3 December 2025
- 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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- Wednesday 3 December 2025
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- Unanimous
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This committee's year
26 decisions in the 12 months to this meeting, 2 against officer advice.
Source: Plota analysis of the committee's minutes.