16 Ruskin Drive Kirkby Lonsdale CARNFORTH LA6 2DB

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 householder applications in a median of 70 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

Householder applications cover work to an existing house and its garden, such as extensions, lofts and outbuildings, and cannot create a separate dwelling or change what the building is used for. More in our guide to planning application types.

• 7 Ruskin Drive Kirkby Lonsdale CARNFORTH LA6 2DB

  2026/1063/HOU Submitted 26 May 2026 50 yards away

  Ground floor extension to front elevation, alterations to rear elevation, creation of dormer extension to rear roof slope and replacement of roof to include removal of chimney, relocation of existing Velux window, addition of a further Velux window, and introduction of inset solar PV to front roof slope

  Granted Householder Extension Loft or dormer +1 10 docs
  Domestic

• 14 Ruskin Drive Kirkby Lonsdale CARNFORTH LA6 2DB

  2025/2320/LDEX Submitted 2 Dec 2025 50 yards away

  Lawful Development Certificate (existing) to establish that the addition of an extended replacement rear dormer window, works completed 14th November 2025, is lawful

  Granted Lawful development Loft or dormer Windows or glazing 7 docs

• 7 Ruskin Drive Kirkby Lonsdale CARNFORTH LA6 2DB

  2026/1063/HOU Submitted 26 May 2026 50 yards away

  Ground floor extension to front elevation, alterations to rear elevation, creation of dormer extension to rear roof slope and replacement of roof to include removal of chimney, relocation of existing Velux window, addition of a further Velux window, and introduction of inset solar PV to front roof slope

  Granted Householder Extension Loft or dormer +1 10 docs
  Domestic

• 14 Ruskin Drive Kirkby Lonsdale CARNFORTH LA6 2DB

  2025/2320/LDEX Submitted 2 Dec 2025 50 yards away

  Lawful Development Certificate (existing) to establish that the addition of an extended replacement rear dormer window, works completed 14th November 2025, is lawful

  Granted Lawful development Loft or dormer Windows or glazing 7 docs

• Briar Nook 13 Lune Close Kirkby Lonsdale CARNFORTH LA6 2DA

  2026/1735/HOU Submitted 3 Sep 2026 150 yards away

  95% historically approved · decision due ~2 Nov

  Full width rear dormer extension, front dormer extension and single storey double garage/domestic workshop to south west gable to replace existing single skin, rendered garage together with internal alterations and installation of an air source heat pump and solar panels

  Awaiting decision Householder Extension Loft or dormer 10 docs
  Small domestic

• 8 Lune Close Kirkby Lonsdale CARNFORTH LA6 2DA

  2025/1844/TPO Submitted 25 Sep 2025 150 yards away

  South Lakeland DC TPO No 281 2016 - Fell 5 Ash trees. All trees showing signs of Ash die back. One tree overhanging field with permissive footpath and car parking. Ash die back in trees and tree branches become brittle and may eventually fall. Advised by Mr F Gibson (recently deemed and S. Hanafin Tree Surgeons).

  Granted Trees 4 docs

• 2026/1906/HOU Awaiting decision

  Alston Cottage Storth to Beetham MILNTHORPE LA7 7AL

  Re-roof existing dwelling with matching slate laid to diminishing courses with new rooflights, installation of inset solar panels, new bifold doors to kitchen, internal stair to attic.

  Received 30 Sep, published by the council 6 Oct 2026 Householder
• 2026/1885/HOU Awaiting decision

  Saughall Rosside ULVERSTON LA12 7NR

  Erection of a single story rear extension and detached double garage

  Received 28 Sep, published by the council 6 Oct 2026 Householder
• 2026/1361/HOU Granted

  Dalton House Burton CARNFORTH LA6 1NH

  Single storey side extension and alterations to existing dwelling with associated landscaping works

  Received 6 Jul, published by the council 27 Jul 2026 Householder
• 2026/1428/HOU Granted

  The Haven Foxfield BROUGHTON-IN-FURNESS LA20 6BU

  Erection of two storey rear extension following demolition of existing woodstore at lower ground floor level and sitting area on ground floor level. Single storey outbuilding to replace existing store. Raised decking to side and relocation of oil tank

  Received 14 Jul, published by the council 9 Aug 2026 Householder
• 2026/1034/HOU Granted

  Slakes Cottage Knock Appleby-in-westmorland CA16 6DP

  Replacement garage.

  Received 19 May, published by the council 27 Jul 2026 Householder