Alma's Meadow, Smithy Lane, Bowness-on-Windermere, LA23 3HT

1. 21 Jan 2026

   Received by Lake District National Park

2. 22 Jan 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 2 Apr 2026

   Decision issued: Refused

4. 8 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

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  7/2026/5330 Submitted 17 Jun 2026 300 yards away

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