Barras, Cumbria Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Barras, Cumbria.
Cumbria · England · settlement
About Barras
Barras is a quaint hamlet located approximately 4 miles south-east of Brough in Cumbria, England, nestled near the tranquil River Belah. This picturesque setting may present unique opportunities for planning applications, particularly for residential or recreational developments that capitalize on the area's natural beauty.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £295,220 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Westmorland and Furness
- Parliamentary constituency: Westmorland and Lonsdale
- LSOA: Eden 007A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-03.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Barras.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Barras.
- 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 Barras based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Barras.
- - Bleathgill Farm Barras Kirkby Stephen CA17 4ET
Prior Notification under Schedule 2, Part 6, Class A for the erection of a roof over an existing muck midden.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2026-02-11
View full details - - Land adjacent to Heavens View Barras Kirkby Stephen CA17 4ET
Prior Notification under schedule 2, part 6, class A, for the erection of an agricultural storage building.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2026-01-27
View full details - - Rampson Cottage South Stainmore Kirkby Stephen CA17 4DJ
Retrospective erection of summer house and garden room in front garden.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2025-01-23
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A brief summary of Barras in Cumbria
Barras is a quaint hamlet located approximately 4 miles south-east of Brough in Cumbria, England, nestled near the tranquil River Belah. This picturesque setting may present unique opportunities for planning applications, particularly for residential or recreational developments that capitalize on the area's natural beauty.
Property prices in Barras show an average sale price of £295,220, 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 Barras a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Barras includes 3 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Belah Woods and Pastures SSSI, Argill Woods and Pastures SSSI, Mousegill Beck SSSI; 3 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): North Pennines. 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, Barras 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 Barras
In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Barras. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 67 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Barras may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 67 days on average, decisions near Barras slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Barras were outline applications (2), full planning applications (1).
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 2 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
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- South Stainmore planning applications
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- 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.