Blawith, Cumbria Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Blawith, Cumbria.
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About Blawith
Blawith and Subberthwaite is a civil parish located within the Westmorland and Furness Unitary Authority in Cumbria, England, nestled in the picturesque Lake District National Park. Comprising the villages of Blawith and Subberthwaite, the parish had a population of 189 in the 2001 census, which increased to 265 when combined with Torver in the 2011 census. This serene area may be of interest for planning applications due to its unique rural setting and growing community.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Westmorland and Furness
- Parliamentary constituency: Barrow and Furness
- LSOA: South Lakeland 012D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Blawith.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Blawith.
- 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 Blawith based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
1 planning application found near Blawith.
- - Newbiggin, Blawith, Ulverston, LA12 8EQ
Retrospective approval for a replacement septic tank
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Lake District | Date: 2024-06-10
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A brief summary of Blawith in Cumbria
Blawith and Subberthwaite is a civil parish located within the Westmorland and Furness Unitary Authority in Cumbria, England, nestled in the picturesque Lake District National Park. Comprising the villages of Blawith and Subberthwaite, the parish had a population of 189 in the 2001 census, which increased to 265 when combined with Torver in the 2011 census. This serene area may be of interest for planning applications due to its unique rural setting and growing community.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Blawith a particularly low-crime area.
Blawith has one conservation area within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE. 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 Blawith includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Subberthwaite, Blawith and Torver Low Commons SSSI; 10 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Subberthwaite, Blawith & Torver Low Commons; 1 National Parks: LAKE DISTRICT. 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, Blawith 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 Blawith
In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Blawith. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 54 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Blawith may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 54 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Blawith were full planning applications (3), other applications (2), amendments (1). Full planning applications account for 38% 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, 5 smaller schemes were submitted.
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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.