Backbarrow, Cumbria Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Backbarrow, Cumbria.
Cumbria · England · settlement
About Backbarrow
Backbarrow is a picturesque village located within the Lake District National Park in Cumbria, England. Situated on the banks of the River Leven, it is approximately 5 miles (8 km) northeast of Ulverston, making it an attractive spot for potential planning applications in this scenic region.
District: Haverthwaite
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £323,520 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Westmorland and Furness
- Parliamentary constituency: Barrow and Furness
- LSOA: South Lakeland 012A
Crime Statistics
10 crimes reported in 2026-03.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 9
- public-order: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Backbarrow.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Backbarrow.
- 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 Backbarrow based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near Backbarrow.
- - Land at Forrester's Walk, Backbarrow, Ulverston, LA12 8QF
Approvals of details reserved by conditions 6 (landscaping) and 8 (materials) on application 7/2024/5433 - Development of two local needs houses and associated works
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Lake District | Date: 2025-12-22
View full details - - 1 Willow Court, Backbarrow, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 8QL
Proposed outbuilding
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Lake District | Date: 2025-08-15
View full details - - Former Backbarrow Ironworks, Backbarrow, Cumbria, LA12 8QQ
Approval of details reserved by condition 10 (Contamination) on planning permission 7/2016/5090 (Demolition of north and south office blocks; change of use and external alterations to 'North Block' an
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Lake District | Date: 2024-06-26
View full details - - Land at Forrester's Walk, Backbarrow, Ulverston, LA12 8QF
Development of two local needs houses and associated works
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Lake District | Date: 2023-12-28
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A brief summary of Backbarrow in Cumbria
Backbarrow is a picturesque village located within the Lake District National Park in Cumbria, England. Situated on the banks of the River Leven, it is approximately 5 miles (8 km) northeast of Ulverston, making it an attractive spot for potential planning applications in this scenic region. It sits within the Haverthwaite district.
Property prices in Backbarrow show an average sale price of £323,520, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were 10 crimes reported in the Backbarrow area during the most recent period, a moderate level that is broadly in line with similar-sized settlements.
Backbarrow 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 Backbarrow includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Morecambe Bay SSSI; 19 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; 1 National Parks: LAKE DISTRICT. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Backbarrow planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
Planning Activity in Backbarrow
In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Backbarrow. The average decision time was 71 days.
The average decision period of 71 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Backbarrow were discharge of conditions (2), full planning applications (1).
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 2 smaller schemes were submitted.
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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.