Questions and Answers
Useful information
Our web pages may have the answer such as the do I need planning permission?, how to apply and advice surgeries pages.
Use the recent applications, decisions, appeals, and Development Control Committee pages to check the progress of a recent planning application or view an existing planning application lodged with us.
If you are concerned about a development, the enforcement section gives advice.
There is also useful planning information on the Planning Portal (opens in new window). Or contact our contact centre on 01539 724555 or hq@lake-district.gov.uk who will answer your query, put you through to the right person or call you back with the information.
Planning enquiries
A Duty Planner is available 9.30 - 12.30pm Monday to Friday. Call 01539 724555 or in person at our head office in Kendal. This is a first come first served basis and no appointment is necessary.
Please check in advance if you wish to contact a specific member of staff.
I need a set of planning application forms
Look at our How to apply page and download the relevant form from the pages linked from it, call our contact centre on 01539 724555 or email hq@lake-district.gov.uk
When and where are the planning committees held?
Generally the planning committee meeting, known as Development Control, is held at the beginning of each month, at our headquarters at Murley Moss, Kendal. Details are on the Development Control Committee page.
How can I speak at a committee meeting?
Representations at committee should be based on sound planning considerations and you may have up to five minutes to speak. Applicants or their agents also have a right to respond to objector’s representations. Contact Anne Atkinson for advice on 01539 792703 or anne.atkinson@lake-district.gov.uk
How is my planning application progressing?
Follow the instructions on the Recent applications page. Or contact:
- For the north: Tracey Dixon on 01539 792608 or tracey.dixon@lake-district.gov.uk
- For the south: Viv Purvis on 01539 792632 or viv.purvis@lake-district.gov.uk
- Or call our contact centre on 01539 724555
I want to view and comment on a planning application
It is important you tell us your views. You can do this:
- online by following the instructions on the Recent applications page
- emailing planning@lake-district.gov.uk
- sending a letter to
The Planning Team
Lake District National Park Authority
Murley Moss
Oxenholme Road
Kendal
Cumbria
LA9 7RL
Your views will be considered when we look at the application and could be read out at committee.
What is the correct fee for my planning application?
- You can view Planning Application fees (opens Document Library Search Results)
- Contact Jane Murray on 01539 792617 or jane.murray@lake-district.gov.uk
I would like to research a site’s planning history
You can view past decisions online. We also keep files at our Kendal head office. To arrange to see the relevant file please call our contact centre at 01539 724555 or email hq@lake-district.gov.uk , or Christine Cook on 01539 792620 or christine.cook@lake-district.gov.uk
Can I have a copy of a decision notice?
You can view past decisions online. Alternatively you can call our contact centre at 01539 724555 or email hq@lake-district.gov.uk or Christine Cook on 01539 792620 or christine.cook@lake-district.gov.uk
I need a set of location plans to accompany my planning application
You can buy these from Ordnance Survey outlets. All links open in new window:
- outlets near Kendal
- outlets near Penrith
- outlets on or near the West Cumbrian Coast
- Barrow in Furness residents should contact the Town Hall, Duke Street, LA14 1HH
I want to carry out alterations on a listed building. What permissions do I need?
Please read our Listed Buildings page.
What do I need to do if I wish to demolish a building in a Conservation Area?
Conservation Area Consent is required for any works for the demolition of most buildings contained in a Conservation Area. You can look at the our Conservation Areas page for more details of their boundaries.
