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Planning Sub Committee 

The planning sub-committee of Windermere & Bowness Town Council meets every month. Usually on the 4th Wednesday of each month. They consider all planning applications for the parish and make recommendations to the Lake District National Park (LDNP), the Planning Authority for our area. Occasionally our meeting dates don't align with the deadlines for response from the LDNP, where possible, the council will hold an additional meeting to consider those applications.

The meetings are open to the public. Anyone can request to speak both in support or opposition to a planning application on the agenda. There is an allocated three minute slot for each speaker at the start of the meeting. It is helpful if people planning to attend the meeting contact the clerk on [email protected]. If you prefer you can write to the Council with your objections or support.

Because the Town Council only makes recommendations to the LDNPA, it is important to also write to the LDNPA planners at  [email protected] quoting the application number. Most applications are then decided by the LDNPA planners however, major or complex applications or those with strong Town Council or public objections are decided by the Development Control Committee (DCC). There is the chance for members of the public to speak in support or objection to the application. Please note that if you think there is any chance you may wish to speak at the DCC it is advisable to put in the request to the LDNPA when you make your written representation. You will then be notified when it is on the agenda and can then confirm whether you still wish to speak. 

Planning applications are listed on the agenda for the meeting along with their reference number (eg 7/2020/5555). The detail of the individual applications, the plans, letters of objection and the comments made about it can be found as follows: 
Enter Lake District Planning Search in your web browser or click this link. 
Select Planning Application Search Tool.
Tick: I accept at the bottom of the page. 
This will take you to the search area. If you have the planning reference, enter it here. If you do not, you will need to choose the Search Applications option from the list on the left: 
Enter the location in the 3rd box (eg Biskey Howe Road)
There is also an advanced search option and the option to search by map.

There are 5 Councillors who serve on the sub-committee. Currently membership is:
Cllr Christine Cook (Chairperson)

Cllr Beverley Cullen 
Cllr Adrian Legge
​Cllr Kevin Heffernan
​Cllr Marina Davis

​The sub-committee and LDNP can only consider certain factors known as material considerations in making recommendations about planning applications. For more information about Material Considerations and the role of the Town Council in the planning process please read the guide below.
Material Planning Consideration & the Planning Process
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The Town Council have no enforcement powers. If you are concerned that building or tree works have been carried out in breach of planning permission you can report it on the LDNP website: LDNP Enforcement

Next Meetings:

The 2025 calendar of meeting dates can be viewed below. 
Council Diary for 2025
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Our next meeting to be held is on Wednesday 18th June 2025 at Langstone House, Broad Street at 7pm. The agenda will be shown below. (Note: The agenda is published giving a minimum of three clear days notice before a meeting, not including Sundays or public holidays). Minutes are displayed on this page. The most recent minutes are a draft version until approved at the next meeting.
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Licensing: 
Westmorland and Furness Council (W&FC) are responsible for administering all premises licenses in our area. There is a public consultation period of 4 weeks and representations can be made direct to W&FC using the form below.
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The planning sub-committee is consulted on all local premises licenses and they are included on the planning agenda. Members of the public are welcome to attend the Planning Sub Committee meeting to speak in support or objection to a licensing application. If you wish to object please ensure you also contact W&FC using the representation form and guidance below.
How do I object to the granting of a licence
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Representation Form
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​Minutes of previous meetings

2025

21 May 2025
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23 April 2025
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26 March 2025
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26 February 2025
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22 January 2025
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2024

18 December 2024
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27 November 2024
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23 October 2024
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25 September 2024
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28 August 2024
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24 July 2024
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26 June 2024
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22 May 2024
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24 April 2024
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27 March 2024
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28 February 2024
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24 January 2024
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16 January 2024
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2023

13 December 2023
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29 November 2023
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16 November 2023
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18 October 2023
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Minutes 27th Sept 2023
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23rd August 2023
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26th July 2023
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28th June 2023
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24th May 2023
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26th April 2023
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Minutes 22nd March 2023
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Minutes 22nd Feb 2023
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Minutes 25th January 2023
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2022

Minutes 14 December 2022
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Minutes 30th Nov 2022
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Minutes 26th October 2022
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Minutes 28th Sept 2022
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Minutes 24th August 2022
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Minutes 27th July 2022
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Minutes 22nd June 2022
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Minutes 18th May 2022
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Minutes 27th April 2022
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Minutes 23rd March 2022
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Minutes 23 February 2022
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Minutes 26th January 2022
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Pre 2022 minutes are on the Archived Minutes page
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