Coniston - Consent Application for Two Timber Pedestrian Bridges

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Land known as Coniston Fell, Dunnerdale Fell, Seathwaite Fell and Torver High Common (Lancashire)

United Utilities Water Ltd has applied to the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs for consent under section 38 of the Commons Act 2006 to carry out restricted works on Coniston Common CL29. The Planning Inspectorate will decide the application on behalf of the Secretary of State.

The proposed works are to install two timber pedestrian bridges (one with associated concrete abutments) across two small water courses downstream of Levers Water dam.

The works will be located south of Levers Water dam at GR SD328180, 499160.

A copy of the application form and accompanying documents can be inspected at Thirlmere Estate Office, The Old Sawmill, Thirlmere, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 4TQ during normal office hours until 18th September 2026. A copy of the application form and accompanying documents may be obtained by contacting caroline.holden@uuplc.co.uk

Any representations should be sent in writing ON or BEFORE that date to The Planning Inspectorate, commonlandcasework@planninginspectorate.gov.uk. If you require a postal address please contact 0303 444 5625 or 5177.

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Mrs C E Holden MRICS

United Utilities Water Ltd

Thirlmere Estate Office

The Old Sawmill

Thirlmere

Keswick

Cumbria

CA12 4TQ

13th August 2026

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