Duty planner
For all general planning queries (including advice about whether an application is required and how to apply) please phone our Duty Planner. There is a duty planner available Monday to Friday, 9:30am to 12:00pm for general telephone advice, call 01539 724555.
Team contact details
Andrew Smith – Head of Service
andrew.smith@lakedistrict.gov.uk, 01539 792660
Kevin Richards – Planning Manager (applications and advice)
kevin.richards@lakedistrict.gov.uk, 01539 792684
Neil Henderson – Planning Manager (applications and advice)
neil.henderson@lakedistrict.gov.uk, 01539 792602
Julie Birkett – Planning Manager (enforcement)
Working days are Tuesday to Friday
julie.birkett@lakedistrict.gov.uk, 01539 792894
Abigail Holt- Planner
abigail.holt@lakedistrict.gov.uk, 01539 792703
Ben Long – Area Planner
ben.long@lakedistrict.gov.uk, 01539 792647
Catherine Campbell – Area Planner
Working days are Tuesday to Thursday
catherine.campbell@lakedistrict.gov.uk, 01539 792704
Chris Kempster – Planner
chris.kempster@lakedistrict.gov.uk, 01539 792609
Emma Kearsey – Planner
Working days are Monday to Thursday
emma.kearsey@lakedistrict.gov.uk, 01539 792715
Kelsey Blain – Area Planner
kelsey.blain@lakedistrict.gov.uk, 01539 792614
Laura Rogan – Planner
laura.rogan@lakedistrict.gov.uk, 01539 792718
Phil Nicholls – Area Planner
phil.nicholls@lakedistrict.gov.uk, 01539 792707
Michael Morris – Planner (enforcement)
Working days are Tuesday to Friday
michael.morris@lakedistrict.gov.uk, 01539 792644
Paula Allen – Area Planner (enforcement)
paula.allen@lakedistrict.gov.uk, 01539 792677
Simon Fawcett – Planner (enforcement)
Working days are Tuesday to Friday
simon.fawcett@lakedistrict.gov.uk, 01539 792713
Lucy Saunders – Trees and Woodlands Officer
lucy.saunders@lakedistrict.gov.uk, 01539 792892
- Zoe Tibbs, Support Team Supervisor
- Christine Cook, Support Team Administrator
- Johanna Robertson, Support Team Supervisor
- Linda Wells, Support Team Administrator
- Tracey Dixon, Support Team Administrator
- Vikki Senior, Support Team Administrator
planning@lakedistrict.gov.uk or call 01539 724555
How to comment on a planning application
Please send your comments to planning@lakedistrict.gov.uk quoting the application reference number.
How to report a compliance concern
If you think a breach of planning control is taking place, please email planning@lakedistrict.gov.uk with address of the site (and a location plan if possible), the alleged breach, when it occurred and whether it is continuing, and the name of the owner or person undertaking the activity (if possible).
We will continue to take enforcement action when it is in the public interest, although many new investigations will take significantly longer than usual at the moment. Find out more about compliance and enforcement.
How to make an application
You can apply online using the Planning Portal.
If you want to apply by post, send your submission to:
- Development Management Support Team
Lake District National Park Authority
Murley Moss
Oxenholme Road
Kendal LA9 7RL
How to get copies of documents
All documents for all applications from 2011 onwards can be found on our website using the planning application search.
You can view documents for free at Murley Moss. This is by appointment only. Please phone 01539 724555
We can find and provide copies of documents for you, charges may apply. Please email planning@lakedistrict.gov.uk and we will tell you how long the search will take and what the charges are.
