Home extensions at 2 Calgarth Farm Cottages, Troutbeck Bridge, Windermere

“2 Calgarth Farm Cottages is one half of a pair of semi-detached properties, accessed off Old Hall Road, a private road in Troutbeck Bridge. Calgarth Hall, a Grade I listed building is to the east of the application site.”

“Planning permission is sought for a two storey side and single storey rear extension and roof terrace.”

“As such, I am satisfied that the development would not have an unacceptable impact on amenity due to visual intrusion, overlooking, overshadowing, overbearing effect, or other adverse impacts. The development is acceptable in terms of its impact on amenity and satisfies the requirements of Local Plan Policy 06, the Design Guide SPD, and the NPPF”

“The application site is located close to Calgarth Hall, a Grade I listed building. Given the proximity to the hall and appearance of the dwellings, it is likely that the application site was constructed in connection with Calgarth Hall and farm.”

“Windermere and Bowness Town Council: Refusal. • Incongruous design and appearance. • The building currently exhibits typical vernacular features and has a linked symmetry with the semi-detached property next door. The ultra- modern North/rear extension is entirely inconsistent with the traditional design and the use of anthracite aluminium cladding and glass is entirely out of keeping.”

“Lake District National Park Authority Development Control Committee – 6 August 2025 7/2025/5155 • In view of the applications that have been approved over the previous decade to properties on Old Hall Road fronting Lake Windermere I am astounded that Windermere Parish Council have indicated refusal on the basis that the construction is incongruous in its design and hope the authority have a better perspective on an application for a fully occupied domestic property providing…”

“Motion to approve the application with conditions Proposed by [name withheld] by [name withheld] in favour of the motion: Members against the motion: Abstentions: 1”