Anthorn, Cumbria Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Anthorn, Cumbria.

Cumbria · England · settlement

Planning applications in Anthorn are administered by Cumberland Council. View the full Cumberland Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Anthorn

Anthorn is a village located in Cumbria, England, on the south side of the Solway Firth and the Wampool estuary, approximately 13 miles west of Carlisle. Notably, it is home to the Anthorn radio station, which broadcasts specialized low-frequency signals for navigation and timekeeping. This unique feature may influence local planning applications, particularly those related to telecommunications and infrastructure development.

Population: 235

District: Bowness

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £255,100 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Cumberland
Parliamentary constituency: Penrith and Solway
LSOA: Allerdale 002B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-04.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Anthorn.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Anthorn.

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 Anthorn based on the last 24 months of planning data.

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A brief summary of Anthorn in Cumbria

Property prices in Anthorn show an average sale price of £255,100, 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 Anthorn a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Anthorn includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Bowness Common SSSI, Upper Solway Flats & Marshes SSSI; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Solway Coast; 2 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Solway Firth, South Solway Mosses; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Solway Firth; 1 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Upper Solway Flats & Marshes. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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