Birks, Cumbria Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Birks, Cumbria.
Cumbria · England · settlement
Planning applications in Birks are administered by Westmorland And Furness Council. View the full Westmorland And Furness Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £336,095 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Westmorland and Furness
- Parliamentary constituency: Morecambe and Lunesdale
- LSOA: South Lakeland 009C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Birks.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Birks.
- 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 Birks based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
152 planning applications found near Birks.
- - Sedbergh School, Powell House, Loftus Hill, Sedbergh, Cumbria, LA10 5RZ
Approval of details reserved by Condition 3 (Habitat Management and Monitoring Plan - HMMP and Biodiversity Gain Plan) of S/03/774
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Yorkshire Dales | Date: 2025-11-25
View full details - - Danson Modular Classroom, Loftus Hill, Sedbergh, Cumbria, LA10 5RX
Section 73 application to vary Condition 2 (removal from site by 30/09/2025) of S/03/132A (Full planning permission for installation of a three-bay modular classroom unit to the rear of the existing b
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Yorkshire Dales | Date: 2025-07-03
View full details - - 12, Queens Drive, Sedbergh, LA10 5DP
Householder planning permission for erection of conservatory extension to rear
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Yorkshire Dales | Date: 2025-05-14
View full details - - Land at 27 Loftus Hill, Sedbergh, LA10 5RX
Lawful development certificate (existing use) in respect of use of existing building as a separate dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) and use of an area of adjacent land as ancillary outdoor space to that d
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Amendment | Council: Yorkshire Dales | Date: 2025-04-22
View full details - - Hart House and Powell House, Sedbergh School, Loftus Hill, Sedbergh, LA10 5RZ
Full planning permission for works to alter delivery access to the kitchens via provision of service ramps and handrails, alterations to levels and walls, alter a window to a door and provision of bin
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Yorkshire Dales | Date: 2025-04-03
View full details - - High Birks Barn, Birks Lane, Sedbergh, LA10 5HQ
Full planning permission for change of use of existing annex to annex/holiday let
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Yorkshire Dales | Date: 2025-02-26
View full details - - Birks Farm, Birks Lane, Sedbergh, Cumbria, LA10 5HQ
Notification of land to be used as a temporary campsite for up to 60 days – 18 & 19 Apr, 2, 3, 16, 17, 23, 24, 30 & 31 May, 13, 14, 15, 20, 21, 28 & 29 Jun, 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 22, 23 & 24 Aug 2025 unde
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Yorkshire Dales | Date: 2025-02-19
View full details - - Sedbergh School, Station Road, Sedbergh, LA10 5HG
Approval of details reserved by Condition 18 (Construction Method Statement - demolition of the toilet block) of S/03/730E
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Yorkshire Dales | Date: 2025-02-14
View full details - - The Bourne, Millthrop, Sedbergh, LA10 5SR
Householder planning permission for removal of existing porch and outbuildings; erection of single storey extension with integral garage with part attic space mezzanine and glazed link to main house
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Yorkshire Dales | Date: 2024-12-11
View full details - - Sedbergh School, Station Road, Sedbergh, LA10 5HG
Section 73 application to vary Condition 2 (amended plans) of S/03/730 (Full planning permission for erection of a Technology Centre (use Class F1) to the north of Sedbergh School; creation of a repla
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Yorkshire Dales | Date: 2024-09-23
View full details - - The Bourne, Millthrop, Sedbergh, LA10 5SR
Householder planning permission for removal of existing porch and garage/store room; erection of two storey extension with integral garage and part mezzanine, and single storey link to existing house
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Yorkshire Dales | Date: 2024-09-13
View full details - - 37, Loftus Hill, Sedbergh, LA10 5SQ
Section 19 application to vary condition 4 of S/03/621A/LB (listed building consent for re-roofing including new laths and felt, works to chimneys and renewal of lead flashings) in respect of amending
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Yorkshire Dales | Date: 2024-09-05
View full details - - Robertson Lodge, Sedbergh School, Loftus Hill, Sedbergh, LA10 5SQ
Full planning permission for erection of single storey side extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Yorkshire Dales | Date: 2024-07-18
View full details - - 12A Queens Drive, Sedbergh, LA10 5DP
Householder planning permission for erection of domestic extension and balcony
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Yorkshire Dales | Date: 2024-07-01
View full details - - 9 Rawthey Gardens, Sedbergh, LA10 5DZ
Householder planning permission for removal of existing conservatory and erection of new extension on the same footprint and erection of front porch
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Yorkshire Dales | Date: 2024-06-11
View full details - - 37, Loftus Hill, Sedbergh, LA10 5SQ
Listed building consent for re-roofing including new laths and felt, works to chimneys and renewal of lead flashings
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Yorkshire Dales | Date: 2024-05-13
View full details - - Sedbergh School Library, Loftus Hill, Sedbergh, LA10 5RX
Listed building consent for the renovation of the existing plain leaded windows
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Yorkshire Dales | Date: 2024-05-09
View full details - - Birks Farm, Birks Lane, Sedbergh, LA10 5HQ
Notification of land to be used as a temporary campsite for up to 60 days from 28 March 2024 to 01 April 2024, 28 to 30 June 2024 and 19 July 2024 to 31 August 2024 under Class BC of the permitted dev
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Yorkshire Dales | Date: 2024-04-09
View full details - - Birks Farm, Birks Lane, Sedbergh, LA10 5HQ
Notification for use of land as temporary campsite for up to 60 days from 28 March 2024 to 01 April 2024, 28 to 30 June 2024 and 19 July to 31 August 2024
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Yorkshire Dales | Date: 2023-11-28
View full details - - Birks Farm, Birks Lane, Birks, Sedbergh, LA10 5HQ
Full planning permission for construction of 4 No glamping pods and a timber clad dining/social building for use as short-stay accommodation for military veterans. Including the installation of a pack
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Yorkshire Dales | Date: 2023-10-02
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A brief summary of Birks in Cumbria
Birks is a settlement located in Cumbria, England.
Property prices in Birks show an average sale price of £336,095, 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 Birks a particularly low-crime area.
Birks has one conservation area within its boundaries: Sedburgh. 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 Birks includes 2 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 National Parks: YORKSHIRE DALES. 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, Birks 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 Birks
In the last 24 months, 38 planning applications were submitted near Birks. Of these, 55% were approved, with an average decision time of 76 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 Birks.
The average decision period of 76 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Birks were full planning applications (18), discharge of conditions (10), listed building and heritage (6). Full planning applications account for 47% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 3 medium-scale applications, 35 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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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.