One local occupancy home at Site at High Green, Troutbeck, Windermere

“The site lies within the High Green area of Troutbeck within the Troutbeck Conservation Area and is accessed from Scot Brow via a network of tracks, which are also Public Rights of Way (BW545015, BW545016 and BW545017). It is located to the north of houses known as High Green Lodge, Hill Top House and Haystacks. To the west and northwest are other houses and there are fields to the north and east of the site.”

“The site is a relatively flat area of land that is undeveloped other than a collection of modern farm buildings at its northern end. A group of trees on the eastern boundary are the subject of a Tree Preservation Order.”

“Lake District National Park Authority Development Control Committee – 4 March 2026 7/2025/5641 2.4 A previous application reference 7/2022/5047 or five houses on the land was refused due to the effect on the development of important open green space in the conservation area. A subsequent appeal was dismissed at the beginning of 2024. A revised proposals for 5 houses (7/2024/5198) was withdrawn after we recommended it for refusal for similar reasons.”

“This application again proposes to demolish the existing buildings at the site and to erect a new house and garage on the footprint of two of those buildings. This time the design, materials and appearance would be more traditional, in stone and slate, appearing as a single storey but featuring room in the roof space. Parking and garden space is proposed, with the remainder of the site being left undeveloped.”

“I am aware of my colleague’s conclusion in the report on a previous application that the character of the land on the west side of the track has the same character as on the east and serves the same function, however, other than access and car parking space there would be no change in relation to this space, and I cannot conclude that this would cause harm to the openness or character of the Conservation Area.”

“I am satisfied that, as a result of its form, materials and resulting appearance, the proposed development would now reinforce and reflect local character and would preserve or enhance the character of the Conservation Area.”

“Westmorland and Furness Council as Local Highway Authority and Lead Local Flood Authority comment: As this falls under our Service Level Agreement (SLA) with your Council, this application does not need to be submitted to the Local Highway Authority or Lead Local Flood Authority; subject to the highway and drainage aspects of such applications being considered in accordance with the Agreement.”

“At the time of writing we have received 11 representations objecting to the development on the following grounds: • There is no need for such a large house and no benefit to the village. • The development would destroy an orchard and lead to the loss of farming land and building. • Approving the use for one house would lead to pressure for further development • A garage and office may subsequently be proposed.”

“Motion to approve the application with all report conditions and three additional conditions proposed by Members: the restriction of permitted development; a more detailed construction method statement; and an external lighting condition.”

“Proposed by [name withheld] by [name withheld] in favour of motion: Members against the motion: Abstentions: 1”

“Development Control Committee: April 2026 Agenda Item: Draft Minutes Subject to Committee Approval Decided: Approved with conditions…”