Allithwaite, Cumbria Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Allithwaite, Cumbria.
Cumbria · England · settlement
Planning applications in Allithwaite are administered by Cumberland Council. View the full Cumberland Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Allithwaite
Allithwaite is a village in Cumbria, England, situated approximately 1.2 miles west of Grange-over-Sands. Within the historic boundaries of Lancashire, it forms part of the civil parish of Lower Allithwaite, which includes the nearby village of Cartmel. The population of Allithwaite has seen modest growth, increasing from 1,758 in 2001 to 1,831 by the 2011 Census, making it a vibrant community for potential planning applications.
District: Lower Allithwaite
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £327,764 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Westmorland and Furness
- Parliamentary constituency: Westmorland and Lonsdale
- LSOA: South Lakeland 013B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Allithwaite.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Allithwaite.
- Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
- Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
- Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
- Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
- Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
- Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
- Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
- Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)
Planning Activity Summary
Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Allithwaite based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
347 planning applications found near Allithwaite.
- - Land at Barn Hey Flookburgh Road Allithwaite GRANGE-OVER-SANDS LA11 7RJ
Variation of condition 1 (approved plans) attached to Reserved Matters application SL/2023/0329 (Application for Approval of Reserved Matters following Outline Approval SL/2023/0007 (Application for o
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2026-02-24
View full details - - 1 Vicarage Lane Allithwaite GRANGE-OVER-SANDS LA11 7QN
Demolition of existing outbuildings and construction of two storey extension (revised scheme).
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2026-01-12
View full details - - The Woodlands Woodlands Drive Allithwaite GRANGE-OVER-SANDS LA11 7PZ
Single storey rear and side extension with rear balcony to first floor
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2025-12-04
View full details - - Land at Barn Hey Flookburgh Road Allithwaite Grange-Over-Sands LA11 7RJ
Approval of Details Reserved by Conditions 2 (Finishing materials for all retaining walls) & 3 (Materials to be used as a means of enclosure for the electricity substation) attached to Approval of Res
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2025-12-04
View full details - - Barn Hey Flookburgh Road Allithwaite Grange-over-sands LA11 7RJ
Variation of Condition 6 attached to outline planning permission SL/2023/0007 (Outline application for up to 40 dwellings – Major Application) to regularise the loss of a hedgerow that was required to
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2025-11-12
View full details - - 1 Templand Cottages Cartmel Road Allithwaite GRANGE-OVER-SANDS LA11 7QZ
Single storey rear garden room extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2025-11-10
View full details - - Land at Barn Hey Flookburgh Road Allithwaite GRANGE-OVER-SANDS LA11 7RJ
Approval of Details Reserved by Conditions 4 (Construction Method Statement), 5 (Biodiversity net gain), 7 (External materials), 8 (Foul water drainage scheme), 9 (Private hardstanding areas), 10 (Har
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2025-10-24
View full details - - Old Vicarage Vicarage Lane Allithwaite GRANGE-OVER-SANDS LA11 7QN
South Lakeland DC TPO No 10 1978 - T1 - Mature ash tree in decline - Fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2025-10-16
View full details - - Birkrigg Howe Quarry Lane Allithwaite GRANGE-OVER-SANDS LA11 7QJ
Proposed front porch, enclosing the existing entrance/front door
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2025-10-09
View full details - - Blenkett Farm Jack Hill Allithwaite GRANGE-OVER-SANDS LA11 7RL
Refurbishment and dormer extension to existing farmhouse, conversion of barns and outbuilding to form four holiday accommodation units, demolition of redundant timber buildings and associated external
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2025-09-04
View full details - - Spring Hill Templands Lane Allithwaite GRANGE-OVER-SANDS LA11 7QX
Raise existing roof, internal and external alterations including 3 pitched roof dormers
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2025-08-29
View full details - - Post Cottage The Square Allithwaite GRANGE-OVER-SANDS LA11 7QF
Conversion and change of use of domestic garage to self-contained holiday let (Retrospective)
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2025-07-07
View full details - - Tilia Locker Lane Allithwaite GRANGE-OVER-SANDS LA11 7QT
South Lakeland DC TPO No 276 2016 Maples (T1&4) lifting crown to the level indicated on attached photograph. Limes (T2&3) lifting crown to same level as indicated on photo. The work is needed as branc
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2025-07-01
View full details - - Barn Hey Farm Flookburgh Road Allithwaite GRANGE-OVER-SANDS LA11 7RJ
Variation of condition 3 (approved plans) and associated Section 106 Agreement attached to Outline Planning Permission SL/2023/0007 (Application for outline application (some matters reserved) for a r
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2025-04-01
View full details - - 23 Templand Park Allithwaite GRANGE-OVER-SANDS LA11 7QS
Garage conversion and single storey rear extension with removal of rear porch
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2025-03-27
View full details - - Igtenhill Boarbank Lane Allithwaite GRANGE-OVER-SANDS LA11 7QR
Proposed two story side and single story rear extension replacing existing garage and sheds
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2025-03-11
View full details - - Abbeville The Square Allithwaite GRANGE-OVER-SANDS LA11 7QE
Two storey side extension, single storey rear extension, front dormer and proposed detached workshop
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2025-03-10
View full details - - Older Barn The Square Allithwaite GRANGE-OVER-SANDS LA11 7QE
Demolish existing conservatory and garage. Construct a two storey extension to the side of the dwelling to replace the conservatory with single storey extension to the rear.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2025-03-06
View full details - - Uplin Cartmel Road Allithwaite GRANGE-OVER-SANDS LA11 7QZ
Single storey rear extension with rooflight. Triple glazed windows. Removal of chimney stacks. Air source heat pump and solar panels. New connection to public sewer to replace existing septic tank. Re
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2025-03-03
View full details - - Sunset Heights Jack Hill Allithwaite GRANGE-OVER-SANDS LA11 7QB
Replacement of existing rear dormer with enlarged dormer with pitched roof
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2025-01-30
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A brief summary of Allithwaite in Cumbria
Allithwaite is a village in Cumbria, England, situated approximately 1.2 miles west of Grange-over-Sands. Within the historic boundaries of Lancashire, it forms part of the civil parish of Lower Allithwaite, which includes the nearby village of Cartmel. The population of Allithwaite has seen modest growth, increasing from 1,758 in 2001 to 1,831 by the 2011 Census, making it a vibrant community for potential planning applications. It sits within the Lower Allithwaite district.
Property prices in Allithwaite show an average sale price of £327,764, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Allithwaite a particularly low-crime area.
Allithwaite has one conservation area within its boundaries: Grange over Sands. Planning applications within or near this conservation area are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Allithwaite includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Wart Barrow SSSI, Morecambe Bay SSSI; 3 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Morecambe Bay; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Morecambe Bay and Duddon Estuary; 1 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Morecambe Bay. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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Planning Activity in Allithwaite
In the last 24 months, 37 planning applications were submitted near Allithwaite. Of these, 44% were approved, with an average decision time of 62 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Allithwaite.
At 62 days on average, decisions near Allithwaite slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Allithwaite were full planning applications (24), discharge of conditions (7), outline applications (3). Full planning applications account for 65% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 3 large-scale (major) developments, 8 medium-scale applications, 26 smaller schemes were submitted.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 1 was dismissed (50% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
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