Brigham (CA13), Cumbria Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Brigham (CA13), Cumbria.
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Planning applications in Brigham (CA13) are administered by Cumberland Council. View the full Cumberland Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £259,470 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Cumberland
- Parliamentary constituency: Penrith and Solway
- LSOA: Allerdale 007C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
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
309 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: Permitted | 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: Permitted | 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 safety following Cumbria Highways inspection
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - 97 High Brigham, Brigham, Cockermouth, CA13 0TJ
Detached building in garden
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2026-03-19
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 - - Allerdale Yard, Low Road, Brigham, Cockermouth, CA13 0XH.
Change of use from Vehicle servicing/repairs and second hand car sales to Class E (d) namely a location to provide Cheerleading classes for a Community Interest
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2025-07-14
View full details - - 31 St Bridgets Close, Brigham, CA13 0DJ
TREE 1 = Semi mature ash tree with stage 4 ash die back in rear garden of 31 St Bridget's Close Brigham (photo P1). Tree to be removed due to risk of falling onto busy footpath & road next to bus stop
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2025-06-26
View full details - - Brigham Methodist Church, High Brigham, Brigham, Cockermouth, CA13 0TE
Alterations to porch, including new ramped access, new steps and installation of new door.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2025-06-06
View full details - - 2 Hotchberry Road, Brigham, CA13 0TQ
T1 - beech tree, the tree has a cavity as shown in photos, on the lower half of trunk. Would like to remove to reduce risk of failure. T2 - beech tree, is lifting its roots within the wall by the road
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2025-05-21
View full details - WTPO/2025/0015 - 2 Hotchberry Road, Brigham, CA13 0TQ
T1 - beech tree, the tree has a cavity as shown in photos, on the lower half of trunk. Would like to remove to reduce risk of failure. T2 - beech tree, is lifting its roots within the wall by the road
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2025-05-21
View full details - - 3 High Rigg, Brigham, Cockermouth, CA13 0TA
Extension in width to existing Driveway and alterations to access steps
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2025-03-31
View full details - - Land off School Brow, Brigham, Cockermouth, CA13 0TT
Proposed stable and tack room with new access and car park area
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2025-02-17
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 - - 25 High Rigg, Brigham, Cockermouth, CA13 0TA
Construction of front porch
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2024-04-22
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
View full details - - Westcroft, 126 High Brigham, Brigham, Cockermouth, CA13 0TJ
Listed Building Consent for internal alterations to provide additional bathroom ensuite to master bedroom
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2024-04-09
View full details - - 10 School Brow, Brigham CA13 0TS
Porch to rear
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2024-01-30
View full details - - 86, High Brigham, Brigham, Cockermouth CA13 0TG
Alterations to first floor to create new bathroom from existing store room
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2023-11-29
View full details - - Wheatsheaf Garage, Low Road, Brigham, Cockermouth CA13 0XH
Single storey side extension to create additional storage area
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2023-11-28
View full details - - One pole to be placed near The Hayes, Brigham, Cockermouth, CA13 0TJ
Notification under Regulation 5 for proposed telecommunications installation: 1 x 9 metre light telecommunications poles
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2023-11-21
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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.
Property prices in Brigham (CA13) show an average sale price of £259,470, 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 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, 19 planning applications were submitted near Brigham (CA13). Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 86 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Brigham (CA13).
The average decision period of 86 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 13 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Brigham (CA13) were full planning applications (11), tree works (5), outline applications (2). Full planning applications account for 58% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 9 medium-scale applications, 10 smaller schemes were submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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