Are there any planning records for Melwood, Spooner Vale, LA23 1AU?

Melwood, Spooner Vale, LA23 1AU has 2 planning records on file (2 approved), most recent in April 2013. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for Melwood, Spooner Vale, LA23 1AU?

Melwood, Spooner Vale, LA23 1AU is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is Melwood, Spooner Vale, LA23 1AU in?

Melwood, Spooner Vale, LA23 1AU sits in Windermere. It falls within the LA23 postcode district.

Is Melwood, Spooner Vale, LA23 1AU in a safe area?

Police records around Melwood, Spooner Vale, LA23 1AU show an average of 2 reported crimes per month over the last 12 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 48% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (64% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near Melwood, Spooner Vale, LA23 1AU?

The closest primary school to Melwood, Spooner Vale, LA23 1AU is St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Windermere (1.2km), one of 3 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Lakes School (1.2km).

What is the nearest station to Melwood, Spooner Vale, LA23 1AU?

The closest rail stop to Melwood, Spooner Vale, LA23 1AU is Windermere Rail Station, 725m away. The nearest ferry option is Windermere Steam Boat Museum Ferry Terminal, 1.4km away.

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Melwood, Spooner Vale, Windermere, LA23 1AU

2 planning records

Council tax

Band F

Overview

About Melwood

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

Melwood is a property in Windermere (LA23 1AU). It has council tax band F.

2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused.

Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

No EPC on record

This property doesn't have an Energy Performance Certificate yet. An EPC is required to sell or let — and unlocks our automated valuation.

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Melwood, Spooner Vale, Windermere, LA23 1AU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Apr 2013
Amendment
In report
Non-material amendment to application 7/2012/5656 - change to window mullions
Council
South Lakeland
Documents
2 docs on file
Reference
7/2013/5144
View planning record
Jan 2013
OutbuildingFull
In report
New sun/garden room
Council
South Lakeland
Documents
7 docs on file
Reference
7/2012/5656
View planning record

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in LA23 1AU: £375,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in LA23 1AU

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Windermere district page.

Full Windermere report

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

2/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.7 km

Windermere Rail Station — railway station.

Closest school

1.2 km

St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Windermere. 4 schools nearby.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around LA23 1AU from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LA23 1AU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.0dB

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