Blitterlees, Cumbria Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Blitterlees, Cumbria.
Cumbria · England · settlement
Planning applications in Blitterlees are administered by Cumberland Council. View the full Cumberland Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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: £205,290 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Cumberland
- Parliamentary constituency: Penrith and Solway
- LSOA: Allerdale 002D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
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
89 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 - - Samarinda, Blitterlees Village, Silloth CA7 4JJ
Extension to the front of an existing detached property.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2025-07-25
View full details - - Bramblewood, Blitterlees, Silloth, Wigton, CA7 4JJ
Side Extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2025-02-20
View full details - - Verona, Blitterlees, Silloth, CA7 4JJ
Variation to condition 2 (plans) on approved application VAR/2023/0035 to included garages
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2024-09-09
View full details - - The Hollies, Blitterlees, Silloth, Wigton, CA7 4JJ
Garage extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2024-04-25
View full details - - Stanwix Park Holiday Centre, B5300 West Silloth, Greenrow, Silloth, CA7 4HH
Change of use of camping pitches to Cabin Bar, terrace, outdoor seating, bandstand and play park (retrospective), and change of use of tennis courts to car park
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2024-03-11
View full details - - Verona, Blitterlees Village, Blitterlees, Silloth, CA7 4JJ
Discharge of conditions 4 & 5 (construction managament & highways) 7 (drainage) 9 (materials)14 (surface water) on approved application FUL/2019/0160
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2023-10-27
View full details - - Verona, Blitterlees Village, Blitterlees, Silloth, CA7 4JJ
Variation to Conditions 2 (plans), 3 (drainage plans), 7 (sustainable drainage management and maintenance plan), 8 (works to watercourse), 9 (materials), 10 (hard and soft landscaping) and 13 (street
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2023-10-27
View full details - - 3 The Crofts, Silloth, Wigton, CA7 4ET
Installation of a street cabinet
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2023-07-26
View full details - - Stanwix Park Holiday Centre, Greenrow, Silloth, CA7 4HH
Change of use of camping and tourer site to static caravan site.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2023-07-18
View full details - - Verona, Blitterlees, Silloth, CA7 4JJ
4 No. Dwellings
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2023-05-11
View full details - - Laal Lees, Blitterlees, Silloth, Wigton, CA7 4JJ
Notification under Regulation 5 for the installation of wooden telegraph pole supporting fibre cable network (Site ID 696 - Group 4O)
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2023-03-16
View full details - - LANE CLOSE, BLITTERLEES, SILLOTH, WIGTON, CA7 4JJ
Re-submission of approved application HOU/2020/0024 for the demolition of existing attached garage, sun room and the outbuildings to allow for the erection of rear kitchen extension and a 1 and half s
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2020-12-07
View full details - - Longcakes, Golf Villas, Silloth, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 4HL
Variation to approved application FUL/2019/0015 to add additional loft space
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2020-10-29
View full details - - Green Lane Cottage, Blitterlees, Silloth, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 4JN
Notification of a proposed larger home extension 7.1m to the rear
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2020-10-08
View full details - - Land Adjacent To, Lycaon, Blitterlees, Silloth, Cumbria, CA7 4JR
Revised house design of plot 3 and 4
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2020-07-08
View full details - - Orchard Villa, Silloth, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 4JN
Ground floor extension to rear of property and partial loft conversion
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2020-05-12
View full details - - Lane Close, Blitterlees, Silloth, Cumbria, CA7 4JJ
Demolition of attached garage, sun room and outbuildings to allow erection of rear kitchen extension, a 1 1/2 storey bedroom annexe, front porch and detached garage
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2020-02-14
View full details - - Lycaon, Blitterlees, Silloth, Cumbria, CA7 4JR
Removal of Condition 12 of application 2/2016/0759 relating to the road traffic sign
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2019-11-18
View full details - - Green Lane Cottage, Blitterlees Village, Silloth, Cumbria, CA7 4JN
Proposed rear extension
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2019-08-20
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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 £205,290, 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, 6 planning applications were submitted near Blitterlees. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 35 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 35 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 (4), outline applications (1), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 67% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 5 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Greenrow planning applications
- Silloth planning applications
- Wolsty planning applications
- Beckfoot planning applications
- Pelutho planning applications
- Skinburness planning applications
- Blackdyke planning applications
- Calvo planning applications
Related Planning Guides
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- 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.