The retrospective application concerns a site beside existing staff accommodation at Great Tower Scout Camp, Birks Road, on Cartmel Fell above the eastern shore of Windermere. The long‑established outdoor pursuits centre sits within Great Tower Plantation, an area of Ancient Semi‑Natural Woodland. The garages were demolished (Image: Planning documents)A deck was also built to provide access and outdoor space for the caravan. This gave the Scout Association what planners described as a significant “fallback position”. The Scout Association must now alter the decking within three months of the decision.