Beckermet, Cumbria Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Beckermet, Cumbria.
Cumbria · England · settlement
About Beckermet
Beckermet is a village and civil parish located in Cumbria, England, nestled between Egremont and Seascale. As of the 2011 census, it has a population of 1,619, making it a small but vibrant community that may be relevant for those considering planning applications in the area.
Population: 1,575 (2021)
District: Copeland
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £267,342 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Cumberland
- Parliamentary constituency: Whitehaven and Workington
- LSOA: Copeland 007B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-03.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Beckermet.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Beckermet.
- 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 Beckermet based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Beckermet.
- - 5 LOWREY CLOSE, BECKERMET
PROPOSED SINGLE STOREY REAR EXTENSION, PORCH EXTENSION & INTERNAL ALTERATIONS
Council: Copeland | Date: 2026-04-08
View full details - - 16 BECK RISE, BECKERMET
REMOVE SYCAMORE TREE PROTECTED BY A TREE PRESERVATION ORDER AND REPLANTING WITH A STANDARD SILVER BIRCH
Type: Trees | Council: Copeland | Date: 2026-02-12
View full details - - MILL CLOSE, BECKERMET
PROPOSED SINGLE STOREY REAR EXTENSION & INTERNAL ALTERATIONS
Status: Permitted | Council: Copeland | Date: 2025-02-12
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A brief summary of Beckermet in Cumbria
Beckermet is a village and civil parish located in Cumbria, England, nestled between Egremont and Seascale. As of the 2011 census, it has a population of 1,619, making it a small but vibrant community that may be relevant for those considering planning applications in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,575 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Copeland district.
Property prices in Beckermet show an average sale price of £267,342, 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 Beckermet a particularly low-crime area.
Beckermet has one conservation area within its boundaries: Beckermet. 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 Beckermet includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Low Church Moss SSSI. 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 Beckermet
In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Beckermet. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 69 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Beckermet may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 69 days on average, decisions near Beckermet slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Beckermet were tree works (1), discharge of conditions (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
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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.