Blitterlees, Cumbria Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Blitterlees, Cumbria.
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About Blitterlees
Blitterlees is a quaint hamlet situated in the parish of Holme Low, just one mile south of Silloth in Cumbria. The B5300, known as the "coast road," traverses the area, connecting it to nearby locations such as Beckfoot, Mawbray, and Maryport. With Carlisle, Cumbria's county town, located 23 miles to the east, Blitterlees offers a blend of rural charm and accessibility for potential planning applications.
District: Silloth-on-Solway
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £243,453 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Cumberland
- Parliamentary constituency: Penrith and Solway
- LSOA: Allerdale 003E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Blitterlees.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Blitterlees.
- 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 Blitterlees based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Blitterlees.
- - Rose View, Blitterlees, Silloth, CA7 4JJ
Outline application with all matters reserved for a new dwelling
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2026-03-18
View full details - - Bramblewood, Blitterlees, Silloth, Wigton, CA7 4JJ
Side Extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2025-02-20
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A brief summary of Blitterlees in Cumbria
Blitterlees is a quaint hamlet situated in the parish of Holme Low, just one mile south of Silloth in Cumbria. The B5300, known as the "coast road," traverses the area, connecting it to nearby locations such as Beckfoot, Mawbray, and Maryport. With Carlisle, Cumbria's county town, located 23 miles to the east, Blitterlees offers a blend of rural charm and accessibility for potential planning applications. It sits within the Silloth-on-Solway district.
Property prices in Blitterlees show an average sale price of £243,453, 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 Blitterlees a particularly low-crime area.
Blitterlees has one conservation area within its boundaries: Silloth. 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 Blitterlees includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Silloth Dunes and Mawbray Bank SSSI, Upper Solway Flats & Marshes SSSI; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Solway Coast; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Solway Firth; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Solway Firth; 1 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Upper Solway Flats & Marshes. 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 Blitterlees
In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Blitterlees. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 34 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Blitterlees may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 34 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Blitterlees were full planning applications (1), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Greenrow planning applications
- Silloth planning applications
- Wolsty planning applications
- Beckfoot planning applications
- Newtown planning applications
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- Pelutho planning applications
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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.