Plans to create a new car park in a Lake District honeypot have been revealed.
Cumbria County Council wants to create the 29-bay car park on land next to Applethwaite Green care home in Phoenix Way, Windermere.
There would be two disabled parking bays and four bays would be kitted out for electric vehicle charging.
The land is currently used for car parking in association with the care home. The county council says its application would not impact the care home and that staff and visitors would be issued with parking permits.
Councillor Keith Little, county council cabinet member for highways and transport, said: “This exciting project will provide an ideal parking location for tourists exploring Windermere and supports the improved connectivity to the wider region through proximity to sustainable transport links.
“I’m delighted that we’re continuing to back the drive towards greener transport by investing in physical charging infrastructure – it’s essential that Cumbria has a robust network of charging points which not only help to reduce carbon emissions but open up the county to more electric vehicle drivers.
“I look forward to seeing how the project progresses.”
It is expected the planning application will be determined by the Lake District National Park in the summer.
If permission is granted, construction will begin this year, with the county council anticipating the new car park being ready for public use by Easter 2023.
