Askam in Furness, Cumbria Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Askam in Furness, Cumbria.
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Planning applications in Askam in Furness are administered by Cumberland Council. View the full Cumberland Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Askam in Furness
Askam and Ireleth is a civil parish located near Barrow-in-Furness in Cumbria, England, which has evolved from two distinct coastal villages into a unified settlement. Historically part of Lancashire, the area has seen a slight decrease in population, from 3,632 in 2001 to 3,462 by 2011. This rich history and ongoing development make it a noteworthy location for planning applications and community growth initiatives.
District: Askam and Ireleth
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £245,846 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Westmorland and Furness
- Parliamentary constituency: Barrow and Furness
- LSOA: Barrow-in-Furness 001B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Askam in Furness.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Askam in Furness.
- 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 Askam in Furness based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
64 planning applications found near Askam in Furness.
- - Cuckoos Nest Saves Lane Askam-In-Furness Cumbria LA16 7DZ
Side and rear extension
Status: Undecided | Council: Barrow | Date: 2026-06-18
View full details - - Cleveland Duke Street Askam-In-Furness Cumbria LA16 7AE
Demolition of 3 bed bungalow to be replaced by erection of 2No. semi-detached 4 bed homes, with off road parking for 4 cars
Status: Undecided | Type: Other | Council: Barrow | Date: 2026-03-18
View full details - - Ireleth Village Store Ireleth Road Askam-In-Furness Cumbria LA16 7JD
Erection of office and stockroom for Ireleth Village Store
Status: Undecided | Council: Barrow | Date: 2026-02-04
View full details - - Driftwood Ireleth Road Askam-In-Furness Cumbria LA16 7JD
Removal of large ash tree due to ash dieback
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Barrow | Date: 2025-10-31
View full details - - 23 Dalton Road Askam-In-Furness Cumbria LA16 7AP
Section 73 Variation of Conditions 2 (Use of Site) and 3 (Dates of Occupation) of Planning Application ref: B20/2014/0055 (Change of use of land for the siting of a holiday caravan for seasonal occupa
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Barrow | Date: 2025-06-26
View full details - - 4 Abbey Heights Ireleth Askam-in-Furness Cumbria LA16 7HT
Erection of single storey front extension
Status: Undecided | Council: Barrow | Date: 2025-03-03
View full details - - Rainbows End Saves Lane Askam-In-Furness Cumbria LA16 7DY
Erection of single storey side and rear extensions (following demolition of existing garage and alterations to existing side extension)
Status: Undecided | Type: Other | Council: Barrow | Date: 2025-02-14
View full details - - 20 High Duddon Close, Askam-In-Furness, Cumbria, LA16 7EW
Two storey side extension forming two additional bedrooms, each with an en-suite, new utility and repositioning of bathroom, and new front porch.
Status: Permitted | Council: Barrow | Date: 2024-10-07
View full details - - 51 (Plot 1) Duddon Road, Askam-In-Furness, Cumbria, LA16 7FD
Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 3 (Preliminary Investigation), 4 (Field Investigation and Risk Assessment) 5 (Remediation Scheme) and 6 (Construction Method Statement) for Pl
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Barrow | Date: 2024-08-26
View full details - - Wynholme, Saves Lane, Ireleth, Askam-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA16 7DZ
Application for a non-material amendment following grant of planning permission B21/2021/0718 (Erection of a single and two storey extension to rear of property, including demolition of existing outbu
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Barrow | Date: 2024-03-18
View full details - - 162 Ireleth Road, Ireleth, Askam-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA16 7DN
Single storey rear extension forming kitchen, utility, dining and living area, front dormers forming extensions to two bedrooms, porch, additional parking and garden outbuilding forming study and gard
Status: Permitted | Council: Barrow | Date: 2024-02-26
View full details - - 33 Turnstone Crescent Askam-In-Furness Cumbria LA16 7JT
Prior Approval (Larger Homes Extension) for a single storey rear extension forming additional living area (Length from rear wall of the original house 6.42 metres, height to the eaves 3.00 metres and
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Barrow | Date: 2023-09-01
View full details - - 3 Ireleth Court Road Ireleth Askam-in-Furness Cumbria LA16 7EN
Extension to rear of property to provide extended living/dining room/utility room and provide off road parking to front of property.
Status: Permitted | Council: Barrow | Date: 2023-07-24
View full details - - 11 Kirkby Close Ireleth Askam-in-Furness Cumbria LA16 7HH
Conversion of Existing Rear Conservatory to Sun Room.Roof / Eaves Height raised with Tiled Roof & Rendered Walls.
Status: Permitted | Council: Barrow | Date: 2023-02-21
View full details - - 162 Ireleth Road, Ireleth, Askam-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA16 7DN
Single storey rear extension forming kitchen, utility, dining and living area, front dormers forming extensions to two bedrooms, porch, additional parking and garden outbuilding forming study and gard
Status: Permitted | Council: Barrow | Date: 2023-01-17
View full details - - 32 Abbey Heights Ireleth Askam-in-Furness Cumbria LA16 7HT
Proposed front single storey extension to create porch; proposed rear single storey extension and associated internal layout alterations to create open-plan living/kitchen/diner
Status: Permitted | Council: Barrow | Date: 2022-10-11
View full details - - Cuckoos Nest Saves Lane Ireleth Askam-in-Furness Cumbria LA16 7DZ
Sub-division of main house (cuckoos nest) to form a 1 bedroom separate living accommodation at ground floor level, retaining existing kitchen and bathroom. Proposed side/rear extension at ground floor
Status: Permitted | Council: Barrow | Date: 2022-06-27
View full details - - Corandirk Saves Lane Ireleth Askam-in-Furness Cumbria LA16 7DY
Application for variation of condition B21/2021/0787 (Single Storey rear, 2 storey side, porch and dormer roof extensions) to change the facing material of the single storey rear extension from render
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Barrow | Date: 2022-06-24
View full details - - 55 Saves Lane Ireleth Askam-in-Furness Cumbria LA16 7HJ
Rear ground floor extension forming a kitchen.
Status: Permitted | Council: Barrow | Date: 2022-05-23
View full details - - 162 Ireleth Road, Ireleth, Askam-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA16 7DN
Single storey rear extension forming kitchen, utility, dining and living area, front dormers forming extensions to two bedrooms, porch, additional parking and garden outbuilding forming study and gard
Status: Permitted | Council: Barrow | Date: 2022-04-07
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A brief summary of Askam in Furness in Cumbria
Askam and Ireleth is a civil parish located near Barrow-in-Furness in Cumbria, England, which has evolved from two distinct coastal villages into a unified settlement. Historically part of Lancashire, the area has seen a slight decrease in population, from 3,632 in 2001 to 3,462 by 2011. This rich history and ongoing development make it a noteworthy location for planning applications and community growth initiatives. It sits within the Askam and Ireleth district.
Property prices in Askam in Furness show an average sale price of £245,846, 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 Askam in Furness a particularly low-crime area.
Askam in Furness has one conservation area within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE. 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 Askam in Furness includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Duddon Estuary SSSI; 5 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: Duddon Estuary. 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 Askam in Furness
In the last 24 months, 24 planning applications were submitted near Askam in Furness. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 56 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Askam in Furness may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 56 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Askam in Furness were listed building and heritage (4), tree works (3), outline applications (2). The high proportion of heritage applications reflects the historic character of the area and the presence of listed buildings or conservation areas nearby.
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Related Planning Guides
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- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.