Seven homes approved at former school in Windermere

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 14 Oct, 07:03 · Archive

Seven new homes have been approved at the former St Anne's Elleray School site in Windermere despite objections from Windermere and Bowness Town Council. The Lake District National Park Authority granted reserved matters consent on October 7 for five local occupancy homes and two affordable homes, submitted by Mr Berry of GGE Ltd. The approval relates to a wider housing scheme that secured outline planning permission in 2022.

The latest application dealt with the appearance, scale, layout and landscaping of the proposed homes. The scheme comprises four detached houses and a terrace of three two-bedroom properties, including the two affordable units. The detached homes include one five-bedroom property and three three-bedroom homes. Two of the larger houses would incorporate lifts to improve accessibility.

Windermere and Bowness Town Council argued the development should be refused, citing concerns over access arrangements involving land near Orrest Head, public safety on the busy Miles Without Stiles footpath and the proposed loss of 16 trees. Councillors said replacement planting could not replicate the value of established mature habitat. The council also stated it would not permit access across land it owns and maintained concerns about the route proposed to serve two affordable homes and another dwelling.

How it is being reported

• Seven homes approved at former school despite objectionsPlans for seven new homes at the former St Anne's Elleray School site in Windermere have been approved by the Lake District National Park Authority despite objections from Windermere and Bowness Town Council.NW Evening Mail · 14 Oct, 06:00
• Seven homes approved at former school despite objectionsPlans for seven new homes at the former St Anne's Elleray School site in Windermere have been approved by the Lake District National Park Authority despite objections from Windermere and Bowness Town Council.Westmorland Gazette · 14 Oct, 06:00

In this story: Lake District National Park Authority · Windermere and Bowness Town Council · Mr Berry · GGE Ltd · Windermere · Orrest Head

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