Baycliff, Cumbria Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Baycliff, Cumbria.
Cumbria · England · settlement
Planning applications in Baycliff are administered by Cumberland Council. View the full Cumberland Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Baycliff
Baycliff is a charming seaside village located in the Westmorland and Furness unitary authority area of Cumbria, England. Situated just 3 miles south of Ulverston within the civil parish of Aldingham, the village features a central green surrounded by historic buildings from the 17th and 18th centuries. Key amenities include two local pubs, the Farmer's Arms and the Fisherman's Arms, both conveniently located near the green, making it an attractive area for potential planning applications.
District: Aldingham
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £318,105 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Westmorland and Furness
- Parliamentary constituency: Barrow and Furness
- LSOA: South Lakeland 012D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Baycliff.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Baycliff.
- 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 Baycliff based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
89 planning applications found near Baycliff.
- - Land to the South of the A5087 Coast Road and to the East of the U5148 Lethey Lane at Baycliff ULVERSTON LA12 9RJ
Establishment of a site compound to accommodate a new Combined Sewer Overflow tank; including new permanent vehicular access, temporary construction access, permanent ground level changes, vent stack,
Status: Undecided | Type: Other | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2026-07-08
View full details - - Honeysuckle Cottage 2 Garden Terrace Baycliff ULVERSTON LA12 9RP
Single storey rear extension. Removal of existing porch and replacement with smaller structure
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2026-04-15
View full details - - Ferncrest Sunbrick Lane Baycliff Ulverston LA12 9RQ
Reduce roof height on part of garden store, alter solar panel arrangement, relocation of entrance doors and addition of two windows to front elevation, revised side elevation with partial infill and a
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - Ferncrest Sunbrick Lane Baycliff ULVERSTON LA12 9RQ
Demolition of existing rear porch and attached side garage. Proposed wrap around extension with single storey rear element and two storey side extension. Creation of off-street parking area. Rear gard
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2025-03-24
View full details - - The Farm Shop Goadsbarrow Farm Main Road Baycliff ULVERSTON, LA12 9RW
Demolition of former Farm Shop (Use Class E) & erection of a single family 3 bed dwelling (Use Class C3) (Resubmission SL/2023/0026)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2023-12-11
View full details - - Foxcroft, Sunbrick Lane, Baycliff, ULVERSTON, LA12 9RQ
Single storey rear extension replacing conservatory, with glazed raised decking, new car port on side with new pitched roof over garage, new porch to front with covered veranda, forming extended sitti
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2023-09-04
View full details - - Muchland House, Coast Road, BAYCLIFF, Cumbria, LA12 9RJ
Erection of a detached car port
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2023-03-31
View full details - - Foxcroft, Sunbrick Lane, Baycliff, ULVERSTON, LA12 9RQ
Single storey rear extension replacing conservatory, with glazed raised decking, new car port on side with new pitched roof over garage, new porch to front with covered veranda, forming extended sitti
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2023-01-18
View full details - - Fishermans Arms, Coast Road, Baycliff, ULVERSTON, LA12 9RJ
Change of use of hotel into nine apartments with extension and other alterations
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2023-01-13
View full details - - The Farm Shop, Goadsbarrow Farm, Main Road, Baycliff, ULVERSTON, LA12 9RW
Demolition of existing (permanently closed) Farm Shop (Use Class E) & erection of a single family 3 bed dwelling (Use Class C3)
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2023-01-12
View full details - - High Stone, Shawfield Road, Baycliff, ULVERSTON, LA12 9RG
Proposed two storey front extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2022-09-05
View full details - - Sheep Park Farm, Coast Road, Baycliff, ULVERSTON, LA12 9RS
Formal notification of 28 days notice in accordance with Regulation 5 of the Electronic Communications Code Regulations 2017 (as amended) for the installation of 2 Antennas and ancillary equipment the
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2022-05-03
View full details - - Low Barn, Main Street, Baycliff, ULVERSTON, LA12 9RN
Conversion of domestic garage to holiday let with 2 side dormer windows (Resubmission of SL/2021/0529)
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2022-01-18
View full details - - Sea View Cottage, Main Street, Baycliff, ULVERSTON, LA12 9RL
Single storey side conservatory
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2021-09-14
View full details - - Low Barn, Main Street, Baycliff, ULVERSTON, LA12 9RN
Conversion of domestic garage to holiday let with 2 side dormer windows and glazed balcony to roadside elevation
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2021-05-18
View full details - - Norland, Main Street, ULVERSTON, LA12 9RN
Single storey rear extension and creation of new main entrance with glass canopy over
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2021-03-23
View full details - - Sea Crest, Coast Road, Baycliff, ULVERSTON, LA12 9RJ
Application for non-material amendment following a grant of planning permission SL/2020/0473 (Demolition of front porch and construction of single storey flat roofed front extension. Internal reconfig
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2020-12-16
View full details - - Lynallen, Sunbrick Lane, Baycliff, ULVERSTON, LA12 9RQ
Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) attached to planning permission SL/2019/0463 (Single storey rear extension with a new terrace)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2020-09-07
View full details - - Sea Crest, Coast Road, Baycliff, ULVERSTON, LA12 9RJ
Demolition of front porch and construction of single storey flat roofed front extension. Internal reconfiguration and associated minor alterations to side windows.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2020-07-06
View full details - - Honeysuckle Cottage, 2 Garden Terrace, Baycliff, ULVERSTON, LA12 9RP
Part demolition of existing rear outrigger and former extension. Rebuilding as larger rear extension. Demolition of front porch and rebuilding as new porch. Demolition of detached garage/store and reb
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2020-06-29
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A brief summary of Baycliff in Cumbria
Baycliff is a charming seaside village located in the Westmorland and Furness unitary authority area of Cumbria, England. Situated just 3 miles south of Ulverston within the civil parish of Aldingham, the village features a central green surrounded by historic buildings from the 17th and 18th centuries. Key amenities include two local pubs, the Farmer's Arms and the Fisherman's Arms, both conveniently located near the green, making it an attractive area for potential planning applications. It sits within the Aldingham district.
Property prices in Baycliff show an average sale price of £318,105, 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 Baycliff a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Baycliff includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Sea Wood SSSI, Morecambe Bay SSSI; 2 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. 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 Baycliff
In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Baycliff. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 106 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Baycliff may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
With an average of 106 days, decisions near Baycliff take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Baycliff were full planning applications (3), amendments (1), other applications (1). Full planning applications account for 60% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 4 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.