Brigham (CA13), Cumbria Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Brigham (CA13), Cumbria.
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About Brigham (CA13)
Brigham is a village and civil parish in the Cumberland district of Cumbria, situated near Cockermouth and just outside the Lake District National Park. This location offers a unique blend of rural charm and proximity to scenic natural landscapes, making it a relevant area for planning applications related to both residential and commercial developments.
Population: 1,100 (2021)
District: Allerdale
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Area Information
- Admin district: Cumberland
- Parliamentary constituency: Penrith and Solway
- LSOA: Allerdale 006C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Brigham (CA13).
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Brigham (CA13).
- 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 Brigham (CA13) based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
6 planning applications found near Brigham (CA13).
- - 112, High Brigham, Brigham, Cockermouth, CA13 0TJ
First floor rear addition and renovations to main dwelling, together with alterations to existing garage to provide ancillary accommodation, including the demolition of existing conservatory
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - 77 High Brigham, Cockermouth, CA13 0TG
Single storey rear extension to 77 High Brigham and Internal alterations
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - 30, St Bridgets Close, Brigham, CA13 0DJ
Fell 4x (G1) Ash trees Orderd to be removed for satay following Cumbria Highways inspection
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - 26 St Bridgets Close, Brigham, Cockermouth CA13 0DJ
Tree to be felled due to Ash dieback
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2026-01-05
View full details - - The Hayes, High Brigham, Brigham, Cockermouth, CA13 0TJ
Removal of conservatory to rear and replaced with rear extension with 2 integrated lantern lights. Partial removal of rear wall and minor internal changes. New car port and store to side of existing d
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2025-01-24
View full details - - 4, Hotchberry Road, Brigham, Cockermouth, CA13 0TQ
As per tree report provided the client would like to have T6- beech tree removed as recommended and T1-T9 crown raised where require over road as recommended in care of trees report
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2024-04-15
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A brief summary of Brigham (CA13) in Cumbria
Brigham is a village and civil parish in the Cumberland district of Cumbria, situated near Cockermouth and just outside the Lake District National Park. This location offers a unique blend of rural charm and proximity to scenic natural landscapes, making it a relevant area for planning applications related to both residential and commercial developments. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,100 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Allerdale district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Brigham (CA13) a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Brigham (CA13) includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): River Derwent and Tributaries SSSI; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): River Derwent & Bassenthwaite Lake. 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, Brigham (CA13) 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 Brigham (CA13)
In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Brigham (CA13). Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 60 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Brigham (CA13) may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 60 days on average, decisions near Brigham (CA13) slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Brigham (CA13) were full planning applications (4), tree works (2), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 57% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 5 smaller schemes were submitted.
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