Bowness-on-Solway, Cumbria Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Bowness-on-Solway, Cumbria.
Cumbria · England · settlement
Planning applications in Bowness-on-Solway are administered by Cumberland Council. View the full Cumberland Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Bowness-on-Solway
Bowness-on-Solway, a picturesque village in Cumbria, England, lies along the southern shore of the Solway Firth estuary, just west of Carlisle. With a population of 1,126 as of the 2011 census, it serves as a gateway to the western end of Hadrian's Wall, an important historical site, and marks the start of the 84-mile Hadrian's Wall Path National Trail. Nestled within the Solway Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Bowness-on-Solway is an attractive location for planning applications related to tourism and conservation.
Population: 1,126
District: Bowness
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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 001E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Bowness-on-Solway.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Bowness-on-Solway.
- 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 Bowness-on-Solway based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
112 planning applications found near Bowness-on-Solway.
- - Sunset View, Bowness on Solway, Wigton CA7 5BH
Extensions and adaptations to existing dwelling to provide additional living and bedroom space
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2025-11-10
View full details - - Maia Lodge, Bowness On Solway, CA7 5BH
1 Sycamore tree to the rear of the property to be felled
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2025-08-18
View full details - - Land adjacent to Bowness House Farm, Bowness-on-Solway, CA7 5AF
Change of use of former microbrewery to residential dwelling with associated external works
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2025-08-06
View full details - - The Nook, Bowness on Solway, CA7 5AF
Silver Birch tree in decline
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2025-02-27
View full details - - The Old Bus Garage, Bowness on Solway, Wigton CA7 5AF
Demolition of redundant bus depot and erection of 1no detached dwelling with associated external works
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2024-06-19
View full details - - The Old Bus Garage, Bowness on Solway, Wigton CA7 5AF
Demolition of redundant bus depot and erection of 2no semi detached dwellings with associated external works
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2024-04-05
View full details - - Church of St Michael, Bowness on Solway, Wigton CA7 5AF
Storm damaged tree to be felled
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2024-02-05
View full details - - Maia, Bowness on Solway CA7 5AF
Remove height from young ash trees on terrace, crown lift sycamore on shore/garden border, remove height from ash tree on shore/garden border and remove large ash tree from garden
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2023-10-02
View full details - - Hillcrest, Bowness On Solway, Wigton, CA7 5AF
Pollard Ash Tree in back garden.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2023-10-02
View full details - - Firth House, Bowness on Solway, Wigton CA7 5BH
Retrospective planning consent for 2 x air source heat pumps
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2023-06-30
View full details - - Land adjacent to Bowness House Farm, Bowness On Solway, Wigton, CA7 5AF
Change of use of land to create a public car park and holiday lets land use for accommodation and erection of communal block and bin store, demolition of barn and replacement with micro brewery and wi
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2022-06-10
View full details - - The Old Rectory, Wallsend Guest House, Bowness On Solway, CA7 5AF
Change of use of land from agricultural to leisure for the provision of a seasonal camping site
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2022-02-23
View full details - - Severus House, Minor Road Through Bowness On Solway From Barwise Brow, Bowness On Solway, CA7 5AF
Discharge of conditions 3 & 4 (archaeology) on approved application HOU/2020/0110
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2021-11-17
View full details - - Barwise Brow, Bowness On Solway, Wigton, CA7 5AF
T1, T2 & T3 - Mature White Poplars - Reduce the crown by 5-7m
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2021-03-29
View full details - - Barwise Brow, Bowness On Solway, CA7 5AF
T1 Ash - Crown reduce by 30-50% to reduce the risk of damage
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2021-02-25
View full details - - Wallsend Guest House, Bowness On Solway, Wigton, CA7 5AF
Erection of single storey sunroom to rear
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2020-11-06
View full details - - Firth Cottage, Bowness On Solway, Cumbria, CA7 5BH
Removal of unstable willow tree
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Trees | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2020-08-06
View full details - - Severus, Bowness On Solway, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 5AF
Erection of two storey and single storey rear extensions with balcony terrace above. Erection of garage to side elevation and associated internal and external works.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2020-07-21
View full details - - Bowness House Farm, Bowness On Solway, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 5AF
Variation of Condition 2 on approved planning application FUL/2019/0122 to extend current consent from 25 July 2020 to 25 July 2022
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2020-06-30
View full details - - Sea Bank, Bowness On Solway, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 5AF
Pollarding of 1 lime tree
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2020-03-17
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A brief summary of Bowness-on-Solway in Cumbria
Bowness-on-Solway, a picturesque village in Cumbria, England, lies along the southern shore of the Solway Firth estuary, just west of Carlisle. With a population of 1,126 as of the 2011 census, it serves as a gateway to the western end of Hadrian's Wall, an important historical site, and marks the start of the 84-mile Hadrian's Wall Path National Trail. Nestled within the Solway Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Bowness-on-Solway is an attractive location for planning applications related to tourism and conservation. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,126. It sits within the Bowness district.
Property prices in Bowness-on-Solway 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 Bowness-on-Solway a particularly low-crime area.
Bowness-on-Solway has one conservation area within its boundaries: Bowness-on-Solway. 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 Bowness-on-Solway includes 3 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Bowness Common SSSI, Glasson Moss SSSI, Upper Solway Flats & Marshes SSSI; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Solway Coast; 3 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Solway Firth, South Solway Mosses; 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Bowness-on-Solway 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 Bowness-on-Solway
In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Bowness-on-Solway. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 82 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Bowness-on-Solway may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision period of 82 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Bowness-on-Solway were tree works (2), full planning applications (1), outline applications (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 3 smaller schemes were submitted.
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