Beck Side (LA17), Cumbria Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Beck Side (LA17), Cumbria.
Cumbria · England · settlement
Planning applications in Beck Side (LA17) are administered by Westmorland And Furness Council. View the full Westmorland And Furness Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Beck Side (LA17)
Kirkby-in-Furness, commonly known as Kirkby, is a prominent village within the parish of Kirkby Ireleth in Cumbria's Furness district. Located approximately 3 miles south of Broughton in Furness and 9 miles north of Barrow-in-Furness, it overlooks the Duddon estuary and is bordered by the SSSIs of Kirkby Moor and Duddon Estuary. With a population of 580 as of the 2021 census, Kirkby serves as a vital community hub near the Lake District National Park, making it an important area for planning applications and development opportunities.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £262,223 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Westmorland and Furness
- Parliamentary constituency: Barrow and Furness
- LSOA: South Lakeland 008B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Beck Side (LA17).
- 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 Beck Side (LA17) based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
94 planning applications found near Beck Side (LA17).
- - Alder House (previously Moorland Stores) School Road KIRKBY-IN-FURNESS LA17 7TF
Change of use of an existing commercial premises (Use Class E(a)) to a single dwellinghouse (Use Class C3), and the change of use and conversion of a former ancillary garage/storage building to form a
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2026-06-05
View full details - - Land North-East of Kirkby-In-Furness LA17 7AD
Outline planning application (all matters reserved except for access) for the residential development of up to 62 dwellings together with associated infrastructure, open space, landscaping, and draina
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2026-01-15
View full details - - 66 Burlington Close KIRKBY-IN-FURNESS LA17 7UG
Single-storey extension to west elevation and dormer extension to east roof slope, with internal alterations (resubmission of 2025/0811/HOU)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2025-09-24
View full details - - Moorland Stores & Post Office School Road KIRKBY-IN-FURNESS LA17 7TF
Change of use from vacant unit Use Class F2 (Local community uses) to Use Class E (Commercial, business and service uses)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2025-07-15
View full details - - Bay View School Road KIRKBY-IN-FURNESS LA17 7UF
Proposed single storey flat roof rear extension to replace existing conservatory and rebuilding of existing side extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2025-05-23
View full details - - 66 Burlington Close Kirkby-in-furness LA17 7UG
Single storey rear extension & rear dormer
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2025-04-24
View full details - - Retail unit (Moorland Stores) Alder House School Road KIRKBY-IN-FURNESS LA17 7TF
Application to determine if prior approval is required under Schedule 2, Part 3, Class MA for a proposed change of use of existing retail unit (Use Class F2) to ground floor studio flat (Use Class C3)
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2025-03-18
View full details - - The Vicarage School Road KIRKBY-IN-FURNESS LA17 7UQ
Variation of condition 2 (Approved plans) attached to planning permission 2024/2153/FPA (Two storey side extension, plus single storey side and rear extensions. External alterations to entrance roof t
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2025-03-03
View full details - - Beckside Grange Beckside KIRKBY-IN-FURNESS LA17 7TG
Tree 1 - Oak (yellow on the map) suffering with a severe lean - Fell Tree 2 – Lime (blue on the map) 35% reduction, we would recommend this is completed with cuts no larger then 6cm
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2025-01-03
View full details - - The Vicarage School Road KIRKBY-IN-FURNESS LA17 7UQ
Two storey side extension, plus single storey side and rear extensions. External alterations to entrance roof to create entrance canopy with oak posts, new external windows, doors and rooflights. Inte
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2024-11-13
View full details - - Moorland Service Station School Road KIRKBY-IN-FURNESS LA17 7TF
Discharge of condition 3 (Biodiversity Gain Plan and a Habitat Management and Monitoring Plan (HMMP)) attached to planning permission 2024/0963/FPA
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2024-10-30
View full details - - The Cottage Beckside KIRKBY-IN-FURNESS LA17 7TQ
Lawful Development Certificate (existing) to establish that the vehicular access works were substantially completed more than 4 years prior to the date of this application (28/8/2024)
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2024-08-28
View full details - - Moorland Service Station School Road KIRKBY-IN-FURNESS LA17 7TF
Change of use of agricultural land for extension to existing parking area and associated landscaping
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2024-06-04
View full details - - Land west of the A595 School Road KITKBY-IN-FURNESS LA17 7TL
Agricultural building for storage and sheep during lambing
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2024-02-16
View full details - - Moorland Stores And Post Office School Road KIRKBY-IN-FURNESS LA17 7TF
Application to determine if prior approval is required under Schedule 2, Part 3, Class MA for a proposed change of use from redundant post office (Use Class E) into a ground floor flat (Use Class C3)
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2024-01-24
View full details - - Broom Lea Beckside KIRKBY-IN-FURNESS LA17 7TJ
Application to determine if prior approval is required for the proposed erection of an agricultural steel framed building extension to cover an existing sheep handling facility
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2024-01-22
View full details - - Broom Lea Beckside KIRKBY-IN-FURNESS LA17 7TJ
Application to determine if prior approval is required for the proposed erection of an agricultural steel framed building extension to cover an existing sheep handling facility
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2024-01-22
View full details - - 54 Burlington Close KIRKBY-IN-FURNESS LA17 7UG
New driveway and dropped kerb
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2023-12-11
View full details - - Moorland Stores And Post Office, School Road, KIRKBY-IN-FURNESS, LA17 7TF
Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed change of use from redundant shop and post office (Use Class E) two ground floor flats (Use Class C3)
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2023-10-12
View full details - - Land East of Herschell Terrace, School Road, KIRKBY-IN-FURNESS, LA17 7TL
Erection of detached self-build dwellinghouse
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2023-09-21
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A brief summary of Beck Side (LA17) in Cumbria
Kirkby-in-Furness, commonly known as Kirkby, is a prominent village within the parish of Kirkby Ireleth in Cumbria's Furness district. Located approximately 3 miles south of Broughton in Furness and 9 miles north of Barrow-in-Furness, it overlooks the Duddon estuary and is bordered by the SSSIs of Kirkby Moor and Duddon Estuary. With a population of 580 as of the 2021 census, Kirkby serves as a vital community hub near the Lake District National Park, making it an important area for planning applications and development opportunities.
Property prices in Beck Side (LA17) show an average sale price of £262,223, 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 Beck Side (LA17) a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Beck Side (LA17) includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Kirkby Moor - 1006121 SSSI, Duddon Estuary SSSI; 3 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Beck Side (LA17) 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 Beck Side (LA17)
In the last 24 months, 14 planning applications were submitted near Beck Side (LA17). Of these, 60% were approved, with an average decision time of 62 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Beck Side (LA17).
At 62 days on average, decisions near Beck Side (LA17) slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Beck Side (LA17) were full planning applications (7), outline applications (2), amendments (2). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 3 medium-scale applications, 10 smaller schemes were submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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