Field to the north of Simgill Fram Grayrigg KENDAL LA8 9BY

1. 28 Sep 2026

   Received by Lake District National Park

2. 29 Sep 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 6 Oct 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 24 November 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

   Lake District National Park took a median of 54 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with Lake District National Park for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Lake District National Park decided prior approval applications in a median of 28 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

Prior approval applies where permitted development rights already grant the principle of the work, leaving the council only the specific matters the rules name, commonly within 56 days. More in our guide to planning application types.

• Sim Gill Farm Grayrigg KENDAL LA8 9BY

  2024/1770/FPA Submitted 23 Sep 2024 50 yards away

  Change of use of vacant paddock to accommodate three holiday lodges

  Refused Full applications 25 docs

• Sim Gill Farm Grayrigg KENDAL LA8 9BY

  2024/1770/FPA Submitted 23 Sep 2024 50 yards away

  Change of use of vacant paddock to accommodate three holiday lodges

  Refused Full applications 25 docs

• Gillside Barn Grayrigg Kendal LA8 9BY

  2025/2126/HOU Submitted 3 Nov 2025 50 yards away

  Erection of a new porch to the south-side gable of the dwelling

  Granted Householder Extension 9 docs
  Small domestic

• Gillside Barn Grayrigg Kendal LA8 9BY

  2025/2126/HOU Submitted 3 Nov 2025 50 yards away

  Erection of a new porch to the south-side gable of the dwelling

  Granted Householder Extension 9 docs
  Small domestic

• 2026/1700/PASOLAR Granted

  W M Morrison Queen Katherines Avenue Kendal LA9 6DU

  Prior Notification under Schedule 2, Part 14, Class J for the installation of 297.5kw solar PV roof mounted system

  Received 27 Aug, published by the council 11 Sep 2026 Prior approval
• 2026/1910/PAPP Awaiting decision

  Low Sizergh Farm Low Lane Brigsteer KENDAL LA8 8AE

  Prior approval for the erection of a machinery store under Schedule 2, Part 6, Class A

  Received 30 Sep, published by the council 6 Oct 2026 Prior approval
• 2026/1900/PACOU Awaiting decision

  First and Second Floor 125 Highgate KENDAL LA9 4EN

  Prior approval for change of use of first and second floor offices (Use Class E) to two residetial flats (Use Class C3)

  Received 29 Sep, published by the council 6 Oct 2026 Prior approval
• 2026/1882/PAPP Awaiting decision

  High Scathwaite Farm From The U5105 To The A5092t Via High Scathwaite Spark Bridge ULVERSTON LA12 7SR

  Prior approval for the erection of an agricultural building for indoor lambing for sheep and housing of essential farm machinery and equipment under Schedule 2, Part 6, Class A

  Received 28 Sep, published by the council 6 Oct 2026 Prior approval
• 2026/1545/PACOU Granted

  1 Soutergate ULVERSTON LA12 7ER

  Prior approval for change of use of a dental practice (Use Class E) to a single dwelling (Use Class C3) under Part 3, Class MA

  Received 4 Aug, published by the council 9 Aug 2026 Prior approval