Lake District bungalow approved for demolition and replacement

Summarised from 4 outlets · Updated 28 Oct, 06:58 · Archive

Planning permission has been approved to demolish Redmayne near Grasmere and replace it with a new four-bedroom home.

The Lake District National Park Authority has approved plans to demolish Redmayne, a detached bungalow on a sloping site beside the A591 near Grasmere, and replace it with a new four-bedroom dwelling. The application from Mr K Shaw was registered on 27 August 2026 and approved with conditions on 21 October 2026.

The applicant had initially sought permission to extend the existing property and raise its roof to create an upper floor, which was approved in June. However, after considering the extent of work required and the condition of the existing building, the applicant and agents concluded it would be more practical to demolish and rebuild.

According to a design statement, reconstructing the stone walls on a like-for-like basis would offer 'significant practical and financial benefits'. The statement said the approach would 'improve thermal performance, provide greater structural certainty and simplify construction, while maintaining the character and appearance of the existing dwelling'.

The new home will be substantially the same size and appearance as the previously approved extension scheme. The upper floor will contain four bedrooms, including two with en-suites, alongside a family bathroom. Downstairs, the property will include a kitchen and dining area, lounge, media room, study and utility space.

Design details include two front-facing dormer windows positioned to take advantage of views towards the west, while the master bedroom will have access to a balcony overlooking a private meadow.

How it is being reported

• Why this Grasmere bungalow will now be demolished rather than extendedPlans to demolish a bungalow near Grasmere and replace it with a new four-bedroom home have been approved.NW Evening Mail · 28 Oct, 06:00
• Why this Grasmere bungalow will now be demolished rather than extendedPlans to demolish a bungalow near Grasmere and replace it with a new four-bedroom home have been approved.Westmorland Gazette · 28 Oct, 06:00
• Why this Grasmere bungalow will now be demolished rather than extendedPlans to demolish a bungalow near Grasmere and replace it with a new four-bedroom home have been approved.News & Star · 28 Oct, 06:00
• Why this Grasmere bungalow will now be demolished rather than extendedPlans to demolish a bungalow near Grasmere and replace it with a new four-bedroom home have been approved.Whitehaven News · 28 Oct, 06:00

In this story: Lake District National Park Authority · Mr K Shaw · Grasmere

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