Dwelling extension and alterations at 22 Fisherbeck Park, Ambleside

“This application proposes the demolition of a flat roofed single garage attached to the front (north) of the house, with a new extension containing accommodation on two floors having a pitched roof with the same eaves and ridge height as the existing bungalow. Materials would be to match with the exception of some stone detailing around some…”

“Lake District National Park Authority Development Control Committee – 4 March 2026 7/2025/5674 feature glazing to the west facing elevation. Alterations to the house and a terrace to the rear are also proposed.”

“22 Fisherbeck Park is a detached bungalow located on a 20 th Century estate in Ambleside. This part of the estate features bungalows of a generally consistent character and materials. There are some two-storey houses and flats elsewhere within the estate. Several of the dwellings, including this one, have some undercroft storage as a result of the sloping land.”

“There have been two applications relating to dwellings nearby that have been refused and dismissed on appeal: 7/2009/5135 for a side extension to no. 23 across the road, and 7/2021/5162 for a replacement dwelling at no. 28 to the east. The first related primarily to the loss of separation between dwellings and the resulting dominance of the extension.”

“While the impact on the character and amenity of the estate is a legitimate material consideration, I consider that, unlike the refused applications referenced above, the impacts of this proposal on the cohesiveness or openness of the estate have not occurred to a degree that warrant refusal.”

“Lakes Parish Council objects on the grounds that the proposal represents overdevelopment and is not in keeping with the established character and appearance of the surrounding area and contrary to Local Plan Policies 5 and 6.”

“They are concerned that: • a two storey extension and accommodation would affect the coherent and uniform development of the estate. • a precedent for refusal of two storey extensions has been set by refusal of past development. • The height of the extension and full height fenestration would be out of character and result in prominent development detrimental to the landscape character and wider views.”

“Development Control Committee: April 2026 Agenda Item: Draft Minutes Subject to Committee Approval Motion to approve the application with conditions Proposed by [name withheld] by [name withheld] were unanimously in favour of the motion…”

“The development hereby permitted shall be commenced before the expiration of THREE years from the date hereof.”

“The development hereby permitted shall not be carried out otherwise than in conformity with the following submitted plans and details: - Drawing no. Location plan; 25063 06 Proposed plans, elevations and sections; 25063 07 Rev A Proposed site plan…”