Inn Collection Group Withdraws Lodge Development Proposal Near Bassenthwaite Lake

The Inn Collection Group applied for permission to develop six timber holiday lodges at The Pheasant Inn, located near Bassenthwaite Lake. The proposal included accessible units, a new pathway, and additional disabled parking spaces. The applicant stated the scheme aimed to diversify the inn's accommodation and ensure its long-term viability. However, Embleton Parish Council objected to the application when it was considered in September, citing concerns over drainage, parking, environmental impacts, and the scale of the development. The Inn Collection Group subsequently withdrew the plan.

The withdrawal impacts the applicant's business plan, which argued the development would not significantly affect the Grade II-listed building or the Lake District World Heritage Site. The objections raised by Embleton Parish Council centered on potential issues related to the lake's environment and capacity.