Braithwaite, Cumbria Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Braithwaite, Cumbria.
Cumbria · England · settlement
About Braithwaite
Braithwaite is a picturesque village located in the northern Lake District of Cumbria, England, nestled between Keswick and the Grisedale Pike ridge. As part of the civil parish of Above Derwent, it offers a unique blend of scenic beauty and local heritage, making it a noteworthy area for potential planning applications and developments.
District: Above Derwent
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £365,647 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Cumberland
- Parliamentary constituency: Penrith and Solway
- LSOA: Allerdale 012C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Braithwaite.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Braithwaite.
- 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 Braithwaite based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
226 planning applications found near Braithwaite.
- - The Ruddings Hotel, Braithwaite, Keswick, CA12 5RY
Alterations to roof to form all weather terrace area
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Lake District | Date: 2026-01-18
View full details - - Little Braithwaite Farm, Braithwaite, Keswick, CA12 5SR
Remove outbuilding interior wall, form new access doorway, change existing doorways to windows and install new roof light.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Lake District | Date: 2025-06-30
View full details - - Little Braithwaite Farm, Braithwaite, Keswick, CA12 5SR
Remove internal store wall to form larger utility. Add windows to existing openings and create a new doorway access. Insulate and associated finishes internally
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Lake District | Date: 2025-06-27
View full details - - Sunny Cottage, Braithwaite, Keswick, CA12 5ST
Construction of a garden studio building in the rear garden
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Lake District | Date: 2025-03-24
View full details - - Oak Vale, Braithwaite, Keswick, CA12 5RY
Reconfiguration of 3 existing dwellings to provide 2no. new build local needs dwellings and retain 1no. dwelling within the existing building (resubmission)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Lake District | Date: 2025-03-11
View full details - - Hazelcroft, Braithwaite, Keswick, CA12 5ST
Replacement sun room
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Lake District | Date: 2024-12-20
View full details - - Little Braithwaite Farm, Braithwaite, Keswick, CA12 5SR
Proposed conversion of barn to ancillary space for a studio in association with the dwelling Little Braithwaite Farm
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Lake District | Date: 2024-11-12
View full details - - Greenlees, Braithwaite, Keswick, CA12 5ST
Replace existing garage
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Lake District | Date: 2024-07-25
View full details - - The Old Manor, Braithwaite, Keswick, CA12 5SR
Erection of 1m high stone boundary wall to match and join onto existing stone boundary wall
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Lake District | Date: 2024-07-03
View full details - - The Old Manor, Braithwaite, Keswick, CA12 5SR
Erection of 1m high stone boundary wall to match and join onto existing stone boundary wall
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Lake District | Date: 2024-07-03
View full details - - 2, Scotgate Bungalows, Braithwaite, Keswick, CA12 5TJ
Conversion of workshop into a 2 bedroom holiday let
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Lake District | Date: 2024-06-11
View full details - - Little Braithwaite Farm, Braithwaite, Keswick, CA12 5SR
Proposed conversion of barn to ancillary space for a studio in association with the dwelling Little Braithwaite Farm
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Lake District | Date: 2024-03-28
View full details - - Oakside Cottage, Braithwaite, Keswick, CA12 5SY
Breach of condition 4 (self-contained annexe accommodation) on planning application 7/1997/2072 to use as self-contained holiday letting accommodation
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Lake District | Date: 2024-03-27
View full details - - Rowan Hill, Braithwaite, Keswick, CA12 5TN
Extensions & alterations
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Lake District | Date: 2024-01-22
View full details - - Oak Vale, Braithwaite, Keswick, CA12 5RY
Reconfiguration of 3 existing dwellings to provide 2no. new build local needs dwellings and retain 1no. dwelling within the existing building
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Lake District | Date: 2024-01-02
View full details - - High Side, Braithwaite, Keswick, CA12 5TN
Single storey extensions to the front and rear of the property to provide a study and sunroom
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Lake District | Date: 2023-12-21
View full details - - Catbells Cottage, Braithwaite, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5SX
Non-material amendment to application 7/2022/2179 (Replacement garage with new 1.5 storey garage to include home office) for alteration to first floor north gable window
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Lake District | Date: 2023-11-14
View full details - - Little Braithwaite Farm, Braithwaite, Keswick, CA12 5SR
Replace existing Septic Tank with a Sewage Treatment Plant.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Lake District | Date: 2023-10-04
View full details - - Oak Vale, Braithwaite, Keswick, CA12 5RY
Reconfiguration of 3 existing dwellings to provide 2no. new build dwellings and retain 1no. dwelling within the existing building
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Lake District | Date: 2023-07-27
View full details - - Hindscarth (formerly Mount Pleasant), Braithwaite, CA12 5SZ
Installation of 2 air source heat pumps (ASHP)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Lake District | Date: 2023-07-03
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A brief summary of Braithwaite in Cumbria
Braithwaite is a picturesque village located in the northern Lake District of Cumbria, England, nestled between Keswick and the Grisedale Pike ridge. As part of the civil parish of Above Derwent, it offers a unique blend of scenic beauty and local heritage, making it a noteworthy area for potential planning applications and developments. It sits within the Above Derwent district.
Property prices in Braithwaite show an average sale price of £365,647, 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 Braithwaite a particularly low-crime area.
Braithwaite has one conservation area within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE. 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 Braithwaite includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Braithwaite Moss SSSI, Buttermere Fells SSSI; 4 Ancient Woodland sites; 2 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Lake District High Fells, River Derwent & Bassenthwaite Lake; 1 National Parks: LAKE DISTRICT. 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 Braithwaite
In the last 24 months, 30 planning applications were submitted near Braithwaite. Of these, 89% were approved, with an average decision time of 65 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Braithwaite.
At 65 days on average, decisions near Braithwaite slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Braithwaite were full planning applications (14), outline applications (4), discharge of conditions (4). Full planning applications account for 47% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 14 medium-scale applications, 16 smaller schemes were submitted.
4 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 3 were dismissed (25% success rate).
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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.
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