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Westmorland and Furness Council Local Plan
Planning Authorities are required by law to have up-to-date Local Plans. These are essential planning documents which set out local planning policies for now, and the future.
Westmorland and Furness Council has concluded a Scoping Consultation with its communities and stakeholders. This is the start of the process to create a new Local Plan. It wishes to involve as many people as possible to enable it to deliver a Local Plan that is fair to everyone and which helps to make Westmorland and Furness a great place to live, work and thrive.
Please see the Information Poster and Quick Guide to the Local Plan process.
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2026 Parish Council News, Notices, & Planning
Feb 3, 2026 - Written By Dave Rogerson
Community Survey on Proposed Development of 54 homes - off Greengate.
Click here for non QR Code link to the Online Survey / Consultation.
On Tuesday 13 January 2026, Alderley Homes held a public consultation event in The Village Hall in Levens on their proposals for the construction of approximately 54 dwellings with access off Greengate.
Many members of the Levens community attended and it became clear to members of the Parish Council that there are significant concerns within the community about this proposal. The Parish Council itself has previously expressed concerns to the Planning Authority in relation to the ability of the village infrastructure to cope with new, large scale developments. It had highlighted specific issues including water pressure and sewage problems, vehicular access to and within the village, the lack of public transport services and the capacity of the village school to accommodate increased numbers.
Following the Alderley Homes consultation, Parishioners voiced their concerns about this proposed development including poor access via Greengate, the lack of safe pedestrian routes in the village and affordable options within the proposed estate.
Levens Parish council has not yet come to a conclusion or expressed an opinion on the proposed developmen, but if and when a planning application is submitted, the Council will be a Statutory Consultee and its response needs to be informed by reliable public opinion. To ensure that it can properly reflect that opinion, it has launched a public survey asking for views on the proposal (see the notice opposite). To accompany this, the Parish Council has put together a special newsletter to provide information for the benefit of its Parishioners. Follow the link below:
Levens Parish Council Special Newsletter - Jan 2026
Together with the Sketch Map shown above Alderley Homes had the following documents on show at their consultation which are available to view by following the links below.
Alderley Homes - Description, Planning and Timeline [pdf]
Alderley Homes - Stated Economic Benefits [pdf]
Alderley Homes - House Types [pdf]
Jan 5, 2026 - Written By Dave Rogerson
Public Consultation Notice - Proposed Development off Greengate
News of a Public Consultation for Alderley Homes from Warrington taking place on Tuesday 13th January 2026 from 9.30am to 8.00pm at Levens Village Hall in the downstairs room.
A building site is proposed to the east of Greengate.
UPDATE - After the recent Consultation, documents provided by Alderley Homes have been added below to give their build details, site plan, house types and stated economic benefits.
Received today Monday 5th January, notice of a public consultation by Alderley Homes, Warrington to be held on Tuesday 13th January in the lower rooms of Levens Village Hall (The Institute) 09.30-20.00hrs. In regards to a site to the East of Greengate and south of Meadow Wood.
Westmorland and Furness Council have listed this area as a potential development site in consideration with 4 other areas within Levens for their forthcoming new local plan.
Check out a screenshot map below of the area including Meadow Wood to the north.
Alderley Homes - Description, Planning and Timeline [pdf]
Alderley Homes - Stated Economic Benefits [pdf]
Alderley Homes - House Types [pdf]
Alderley Homes - Sketch Plot Layout [pdf] missing
Dear Levens Parish Council,
Land off Greengate, Levens, Kendal, LA8 8EY
The construction of approximately 54 dwellings with access off Greengate, associated road infrastructure, open space and landscaping.
Alderley Homes are seeking to develop land off Greengate, Levens, Kendal, LA8 8EY for approximately 54 dwellings with access off Greengate, associated road infrastructure, open space and landscaping (Outline of site enclosed).
Currently, the sketch layout shows the following mix of homes.
15 - 4 bed Detached.
20 - 3 bed Detached.
9 - 2 bed Semi-detached / Mews.
10 - 3 bed Semi-detached.
Alderley Homes are holding a public consultation event on Tuesday 13th January 2026 from 9:30am – 8pm for those interested to view initial proposals that are currently being formulated. The event will be held at Levens Village Hall (formerly known as Levens Institute) Lower Room Lowgate Levens, LA8 8NL
The event will provide an opportunity to speak to a member of the Alderley Team and outline your comments (support, neutral or objecting) in writing either on the day or by following up in an email (scott.bracken@alderley-group.com) or by letter to the address listed below.
PLEASE NOTE: The applicant Alderley is engaging with the wider community, prior to a formal planning application being submitted to Westmorland & Furness Council.
This is an open public consultation event to those interested in the initial proposals being formulated. Kind regards, Scott Bracken Senior Planning Manager, Alderley Homes www.alderley-group.com | 1 The Square, Birchwood Boulevard, Warrington, WA3 7QY
Our Snapshot shows the existing space bordered by Greengate and Meadow Wood
Aug 1, 2025 local government, planning & development - Written By Tom Hecht
Could These Fields Be Built On? W&F Maps Now Live
Several sites in and around Levens have been suggested for future development as part of a new 20-year Local Plan from Westmorland & Furness Council.
These are early-stage proposals and nothing has been decided yet. A public consultation is expected in the autumn.
Westmorland & Furness Council (W&F) is drawing up a new Local Plan to guide development across the area for the next 20 years — and several sites in and around Levens have now been suggested for future building.
These sites have been submitted by developers and landowners in response to what’s known as a ‘Call for Sites’. The interactive maps showing all these suggestions were published in May and are now available for anyone to view:
View the interactive map of suggested sites
To be clear, none of these sites have been chosen yet. This is just stage one: the Council is now reviewing what’s been submitted to see which plots are realistic candidates for development. Some may be ruled out due to things like protected status or lack of access.
Once that list is narrowed down, a full public consultation will follow — likely in the autumn. The Parish Council has confirmed it will take an active role in that process, and villagers will have a chance to comment before anything is decided.
This is an early but important stage in shaping how Levens might change in the years ahead — so if you’re curious, take a look at the maps and keep an eye out for the consultation later in the year.