Contact the planning team
Our team work across multiple offices, remotely, and out in the national park. Please do not travel to our offices without appointment - you are likely to be disappointed and unable to meet a team member.
There is a duty planner available Monday to Friday, 9:30am to 12:00pm for general telephone advice, call 01539 724555.
Email us at planning@lakedistrict.gov.uk. If you are commenting on a planning application please quote the application reference number.
If you have a query about a current planning application, please contact the case planner.
+Case planner and team contact details
Development Management Support Team
- 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
Development Management Team
Andrew Smith - Head of Service
andrew.smith@lakedistrict.gov.uk or call 01539 792660
Kevin Richards - Planning Manager (applications and advice)
kevin.richards@lakedistrict.gov.uk or call 01539 792684
Neil Henderson - Planning Manager (applications and advice)
neil.henderson@lakedistrict.gov.uk or call 01539 792602
Julie Birkett - Planning Manager (enforcement)
julie.birkett@lakedistrict.gov.uk or call 01539 792894
Abigail Holt- Planner
abigail.holt@lakedistrict.gov.uk or call 01539 792703
Ben Long - Area Planner
ben.long@lakedistrict.gov.uk or call 01539 792647
Catherine Campbell - Area Planner
Working days are Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
catherine.campbell@lakedistrict.gov.uk or call 01539 792704
Chris Kempster - Planner
chris.kempster@lakedistrict.gov.uk or call 01539 792609
Emma Kearsey - Planner
Working days are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
emma.kearsey@lakedistrict.gov.uk or call 01539 792715
Jackie Ratcliffe - Area Planner
Working days are Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday
jackie.ratcliffe@lakedistrict.gov.uk or call 01539 792611
Kelsey Blain - Planner
kelsey.blain@lakedistrict.gov.uk or call 01539 792614
Laura Rogan - Planner
laura.rogan@lakedistrict.gov.uk or call 01539 792718
Phil Nicholls - Area Planner
phil.nicholls@lakedistrict.gov.uk or call 01539 792707
Beverley Murphy - Enforcement investigator
Working days are Tuesday and Wednesday
beverley.murphy@lakedistrict.gov.uk or call 01539 792635
Michael Morris - Planner (enforcement)
Working days are Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
michael.morris@lakedistrict.gov.uk or call 01539 792644
Paula Allen - Area Planner (enforcement)
paula.allen@lakedistrict.gov.uk or call 01539 792677
Simon Fawcett - Planner (enforcement)
Working days are Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
simon.fawcett@lakedistrict.gov.uk or call 01539 792713
Lucy Saunders - Trees and Woodlands Officer
lucy.saunders@lakedistrict.gov.uk or call 01539 792892
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.
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