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15 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Backbarrow · updated daily · Westmorland and Furness Council
Only 1 application in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.
- Old School House, Low Brow Edge, Backbarrow, Ulverston, LA12 8PWAwaiting decisionVariation of condition 2 (plans) on planning application 7/2023/5045 rear gardenReceived 19 Aug 20267/2026/5449
- Land at The Old Post Office House, Finsthwaite Lane, Backbarrow, Cumbria, LA12 8PZAwaiting decisionOperational development comprising the erection of a retaining wall and backfillReceived 7 Aug 20267/2026/5367
- Old Post Office, Backbarrow, Ulverston, LA12 8PZAwaiting decisionChange of use from a single dwellinghouse into two dwellinghousesReceived 7 Aug 20267/2026/5268
- Lakeland Motor Museum, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 8TAAwaiting decisionApproval of details reserved by BNG condition on planning permission 7/2025/5445, construction of new garages for motor museum exhibit storageBNG - Confirmation of ComplianceReceived 23 Jul 20267/2026/5411
- Lakeland Motor Museum, Backbarrow, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 8TAApprovedNon-material amendment to planning permission 7/2025/5445 (Construction of new garages for motor museum exhibit storage) to substitute timber doors for metal doors and finalise solar pv panel configuration.Non material amendmentsReceived 15 Jun 2026Decided 9 Jul 20267/2026/5312
Planning in Backbarrow
- Approved
- 95%
- 18 of 18 decided
- Decision time
- about 10 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Backbarrow in the last 24 months, from Westmorland and Furness Council's planning register.
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Around Backbarrow
Postcode districts
LA12 258 applications in the last 12 months
Applications in each district in the last 12 months.
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Planning authority: Westmorland and Furness Council
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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. It sits within the Haverthwaite district.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Backbarrow area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Backbarrow a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Backbarrow has 24 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
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.
To comment on or object to a planning application near Backbarrow, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.
In the last 24 months, 24 planning applications were submitted near Backbarrow. Of these, 95% were approved, with an average decision time of 68 days.
The most common types were full planning applications (9), discharge of conditions (8), amendments (2).