Treatment studio extension at Lane Head, Coniston

“Application number: 7/2025/5410 Application type: Full Planning application Applicant: Lanehead Ltd Location: Lane Head, Coniston, Cumbria, LA21 8AA Grid reference: 331775 497091 Proposal: Extension and alterations to an existing treatment studio, with improvement of the surrounding grounds including a shed and raised terrace Report prepared by: Jackie Ratcliffe, Area Planner Report agreed by: Kevin Richards, Planning Manager Recommendation: APPROVE with conditions…”

“Planning permission is sought for: • Extensions and alterations of the treatment studio to the south of the main house, consisting of a small, pitched roof, gable end extension on the rear of the building facing the road (5.2 meters x 2.7 meters) and the raising of the walls and roof at the west end of the building to match the existing roof and wall levels • Redevelopment of the existing large ramp adjacent to the outbuilding to a mid-level terrace with an upper…”

“Lane Head is a residential education centre, used for corporate events, training and activity for the mind and body (eg. Yoga retreats) and for private group hire. It is located on the east side of Coniston Water, close to the head of the lake, between the lake and the road.”

“The property is large and consists of the main building, multiple ancillary buildings and extensive gardens. The main building used to be a house and was built in 1840. To the south of the property there is a large ancillary outbuilding, the upper floor of which is used as a yoga studio and is accessed from the main car parking area at ground floor level with the house.”

“As an extension and alterations to an existing building and business/tourism site, the proposals are in accordance with policies 02 and 18 and are acceptable in principle. The main issues in this assessment are: • Character and appearance of the area • Protected species • Flooding • Trees Character and appearance of the area…”

“The extensions, alterations to the ramp area to form a new terrace, alterations to paths and car parking area, and the new shed proposed are acceptable in terms of their impact on the character and appearance of the area, including their impact from the lake. The proposals are also acceptable, subject to conditions, with regards to protected species, flooding and impact on trees.”

“Lake District National Park Authority Development Control Committee – 5 November 2025 7/2025/5410 3 Representations…”

“Coniston Parish Council: Object – they consider the proposals to be an overdevelopment in a sensitive area, and one that is very visible from both the lake and the village.”

“Motion to approve the application with conditions Proposed by [name withheld] by [name withheld] were unanimously in favour of the motion…”