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Bowderdale, Cumbria Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Bowderdale, Cumbria.

Cumbria · England · settlement

Planning applications in Bowderdale are administered by Cumberland Council. View the full Cumberland Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Bowderdale

Bowderdale is a picturesque hamlet located in Cumbria, England, approximately 6 miles southwest of Kirkby Stephen. It is situated within the scenic Howgill Fells, alongside the valley of Bowderdale Beck, which flows northward for 5 miles to meet the River Lune. This beck serves as a natural boundary between the parishes of Ravenstonedale and Orton, making Bowderdale a notable area for planning applications concerning rural development and conservation.

District: Ravenstonedale

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £234,130 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

  • Admin district: Westmorland and Furness
  • Parliamentary constituency: Westmorland and Lonsdale
  • LSOA: Eden 005A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Bowderdale.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Bowderdale.

  • 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 Bowderdale based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Bowderdale.

  1. - Bowderdale Beck Farmhouse, Newbiggin-on-lune, Kirkby Stephen, CA17 4NB
    Non-material amendment to planning permission E/12/38 in respect of increase in size/design of window to north gable
    Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: Yorkshire Dales | Date: 2025-06-25
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A brief summary of Bowderdale in Cumbria

Bowderdale is a picturesque hamlet located in Cumbria, England, approximately 6 miles southwest of Kirkby Stephen. It is situated within the scenic Howgill Fells, alongside the valley of Bowderdale Beck, which flows northward for 5 miles to meet the River Lune. This beck serves as a natural boundary between the parishes of Ravenstonedale and Orton, making Bowderdale a notable area for planning applications concerning rural development and conservation. It sits within the Ravenstonedale district.

Property prices in Bowderdale show an average sale price of £234,130, 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 Bowderdale a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Bowderdale includes 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, Bowderdale 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 Bowderdale

In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Bowderdale. The average decision time was 28 days.

The average decision time of 28 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Bowderdale were full planning applications (1), outline applications (1), amendments (1). Full planning applications account for 33% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

Nearby Towns

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