Blennerhasset, Cumbria Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Blennerhasset, Cumbria.
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About Blennerhasset
Blennerhasset and Torpenhow is a civil parish in Cumbria, England, located just outside the Lake District National Park. The area has a small population, with 423 residents recorded in the 2011 Census, and includes the villages of Blennerhasset and Torpenhow, along with the smaller settlement of Kirkland Guards. Historically served by Baggrow railway station to the north, this parish offers a mix of rural charm and accessibility, making it an interesting area for planning applications.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Cumberland
- Parliamentary constituency: Penrith and Solway
- LSOA: Allerdale 002D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Blennerhasset.
- 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 Blennerhasset based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
5 planning applications found near Blennerhasset.
- - 4 Winder Cottages, Blennerhasset, Wigton, CA7 3RL
Listed building consent to install insulation in two rooms
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2026-04-17
View full details - - Blennerhasset School, Blennerhasset, Wigton, CA7 3RL
Crown reduce cherry in playground by up to 1.5m. Crown lift all smaller trees. Remove secondary stem from small, naturally regenerated sycamore,
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - 5 West Court, Blennerhasset, CA7 3RH
Reduce height as indicated and remove branches close to telephone wire
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2026-01-14
View full details - - Blennerhasset to the A595 Near Low Woodnook, Aspatria, CA7 3RF
Outline application with all matters reserved for residential development of 4 dwellings
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2025-09-19
View full details - - Old Saw Mill Yard, Blennerhasset,, Aspatria, CA7 3QR
Section 73 application to remove condition 4 (restriction to single storey) of approved application OUT/2022/0025
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2025-08-13
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A brief summary of Blennerhasset in Cumbria
Blennerhasset and Torpenhow is a civil parish in Cumbria, England, located just outside the Lake District National Park. The area has a small population, with 423 residents recorded in the 2011 Census, and includes the villages of Blennerhasset and Torpenhow, along with the smaller settlement of Kirkland Guards. Historically served by Baggrow railway station to the north, this parish offers a mix of rural charm and accessibility, making it an interesting area for planning applications.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Blennerhasset a particularly low-crime area.
Blennerhasset has one conservation area within its boundaries: Blennerhasset. 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.
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Planning Activity in Blennerhasset
In the last 24 months, 11 planning applications were submitted near Blennerhasset. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 52 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Blennerhasset may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 52 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Blennerhasset were full planning applications (3), outline applications (2), tree works (2). Full planning applications account for 27% 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, 8 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Baggrow planning applications
- Harriston planning applications
- Watchhill planning applications
- Kirkland Guards planning applications
- Low Row planning applications
- Bothel planning applications
- Threapland planning applications
- Crookdake planning applications
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.