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Lawful Development Certificate (Existing) to establish that Seven Acres Field (3 hectares within the red line boundary shown on the submitted location plan) has been used for temporary recreational tenting in connection with annual race meetings at Cartmel Racecourse for a continuous period in excess of 10 years (2015–2025 inclusive), for up to 18 days per calendar year (comprising 6 days in May, 4 days in June, 4 days in July and 4 days in August).

Land in association with Cartmel Racecourse Cartmel Park Park View Cartmel GRANGE-OVER-SANDS LA11 6QF

DeterminedReference: 2026/0232/LDEXWestmorland and Furness Council

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Application summary

Status
Determined
Application type
Lawful Development Certificate - Existing Use
Received
29 Jan 2026
Validated
29 Jan 2026
Determination deadline
Not published
Local authority
Westmorland and Furness Council

Application overview

Lawful Development Certificate (Existing) to establish that Seven Acres Field (3 hectares within the red line boundary shown on the submitted location plan) has been used for temporary recreational tenting in connection with annual race meetings at Cartmel Racecourse for a continuous period in excess of 10 years (2015–2025 inclusive), for up to 18 days per calendar year (comprising 6 days in May, 4 days in June, 4 days in July and 4 days in August).

Proposal details

Reference
2026/0232/LDEX
Ward
Grange and Cartmel
Parish
Allithwaite and Cartmel
Agent
Mr Tim Teuber, ARA Architecture

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Application location

Land in association with Cartmel Racecourse Cartmel Park Park View Cartmel GRANGE-OVER-SANDS LA11 6QF

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Documents 20 of 20

DocumentPublishedAction
Application Form - Without Personal DataApplication Form No Personal Data29 Jan 2026View
Site location planSite Location Plan29 Jan 2026View
Appendix B: Records of the number of persons staying at the tenting siteDesign & Access Statement29 Jan 2026View
Appendix C: Historic photos of the tenting site from 2022 to 2023Design & Access Statement29 Jan 2026View
Appendix C: Aerial PhotographyDesign & Access Statement29 Jan 2026View
Appendix D: Signed affidavit by Site Owners and Histroic Members of StaffDesign & Access Statement29 Jan 2026View
Appendix C: Information LettersDesign & Access Statement29 Jan 2026View
Appendix D: Event Pitch ReportsDesign & Access Statement29 Jan 2026View
Appendix G: Aerial PhotographsDesign & Access Statement29 Jan 2026View
Appendix H: Event PhotographsDesign & Access Statement29 Jan 2026View
Appendix I: Campsite Layout MapsDesign & Access Statement29 Jan 2026View
Appendix J: WristbandsDesign & Access Statement29 Jan 2026View
Appendix K: Fire PlanDesign & Access Statement29 Jan 2026View
Appendix L: Staffing RecordsDesign & Access Statement29 Jan 2026View
Appendix M: Social Media PostsDesign & Access Statement29 Jan 2026View
Appendix N: Promotional PostersDesign & Access Statement29 Jan 2026View
Appendix O: 2013 Site LicenceDesign & Access Statement29 Jan 2026View
Appendix P: Annual Camping Occupancy & Event Use RecordsDesign & Access Statement29 Jan 2026View
Design & Access Statement (Rev B) - 27/01/2026Design & Access Statement29 Jan 2026View
Decision NoticeDecision Notice15 Jul 2026View

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