Dormer bungalow replacement at Lane Head, Victoria Road, Windermere

“Application number: 7/2025/5320 Application type: S73 (Amend/Delete Condition) Applicant: [the applicant]: Lane Head, Victoria Road, Windermere, LA23 2DP Grid reference: 341679 497637 Proposal: Replacement dormer bungalow dwelling - variation of condition 2 on planning permission 7/2023/5729 to change the design of the bungalow and garage Report prepared by: Kelsey Blain, Area Planner Report agreed by: Kevin Richards, Planning Manager Recommendation: APPROVE with…”

“Lane Head is a detached, Twentieth Century bungalow located at the top of a private road to the south-east of Victoria Road in Windermere. The site is bounded to the south and west by broadleaved woodland, part of which is designated as local green space for amenity.”

“Planning permission was granted in February 2024 for the demolition of the existing dwelling and construction of a replacement dwelling.”

“Having regard to the provisions of the development plan, in particular Lake District National Park Local Plan Policies 01, 02, 04, 05 and 06, and other material considerations (including the provisions of the NPPF), the development is considered to be acceptable, subject to the conditions recommended.”

“It is now proposed to demolish the existing detached, single storey garage and shed to the south of the main house and replace them with a detached one and a half storey garage, in the same position. The garage would have a footprint of 83 square metres and a height of 6 metres and would contain a garage and workshop at ground floor with a games room/gym above.”

“The height of the detached garage would increase by 3 metres, however I am satisfied that its position, set back and to the side of both Foxton and the main house, means that the proposals would not result in an overbearing effect on the main house or neighbouring property. No first floor windows are proposed within the garage and I am satisfied that the proposals would not result in overlooking.”

“Windermere and Bowness Town Council object to the application on the following grounds: • Object to the layout and density of buildings due to the changes to the garage. • The proposed design is dominating and over-bearing in relation to the house, including potential impact on neighbouring properties.”

“The Local Highway Authority and Lead Local Flood Authority have no objections as it is considered that the proposed development will not have a material effect on existing highway conditions nor will it increase the flood risk on the site or elsewhere.”

“Lane Head, Victoria Road, Windermere Replacement dormer bungalow dwelling - variation of condition 2 on planning permission 7/2023/5729 to change the design of the bungalow and garage Motion to approve the application with conditions Proposed by [name withheld] by [name withheld] were unanimously in favour of motion…”

“The external walls of the building hereby granted permission shall be completed with a finish of roughcast in which the final coat contains a preparation of fairly coarse aggregate thrown on as a wet mix and left rough.”

“Prior to the first use of the development hereby permitted, the approved details as outlined within the Energy Statement approved under application 7/2023/5729, with respect to the provision of renewable/low carbon energy shall be implemented and retained as operational thereafter, unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority.”