Broad Oak, Cumbria Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Broad Oak, Cumbria.
Cumbria · England · settlement
Planning applications in Broad Oak are administered by Cumberland Council. View the full Cumberland Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Broad Oak
Broad Oak is a quaint hamlet situated in Cumbria, England, along the A595 road. Located 14.4 miles (23.2 km) south of Egremont, this area may present various opportunities for planning applications in a rural setting.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £228,139 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Cumberland
- Parliamentary constituency: Barrow and Furness
- LSOA: Copeland 008A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Broad Oak.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Broad Oak.
- 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 Broad Oak based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
11 planning applications found near Broad Oak.
- - Whitrow Farm, Waberthwaite, Millom, LA19 5YN
To erect a single storey outbuilding
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Lake District | Date: 2021-03-28
View full details - - 4 Lowther Street, Waberthwaite, Millom, LA19 5YN
Erect ground floor dining room extension to rear elevation
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Lake District | Date: 2014-06-18
View full details - - OS Field 2684, Waberthwaite, Millom, Cumbria, LA19 5YN
Replacement of condition 5 on approval ref 7/2012/4001 (local occupancy) with current local occupancy condition
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Lake District | Date: 2013-07-11
View full details - - High Woodgate, Waberthwaite, Millom, LA19 5YN
Conversion of store and attic space to create additional bedrooms
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Lake District | Date: 2012-02-23
View full details - - Part OS field 2684, Lowther Street, Waberthwaite, Millom, LA19 5YN
Erect local occupancy house and garage, and general purpose building, installation of sewage treatment tank, rainwater harvesting tank and oil storage tank and air source heat pump unit
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Lake District | Date: 2011-12-30
View full details - - Glebe House, Waberthwaite, Millom, Cumbria, LA19 5YN
New stable block within the curtilage of The Bungalow, Glebe House
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Lake District | Date: 2010-06-18
View full details - - Route to Glebe House, Off A595 Waberthwaite, Cumbria, LA19 5YN
Wooden pole
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Lake District | Date: 2009-09-18
View full details - - Glebe House, Waberthwaite, Millom, Cumbria, LA19 5YN
Change of roof finish from green slate to blue/grey burlington slate
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Lake District | Date: 2008-04-22
View full details - - Woodgate, Waberthwaite, Millom, Cumbria, LA19 5YN
Extending and altering buildings to provide additional accommodation for both families
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Lake District | Date: 2007-01-15
View full details - - Amity Cottage, Waberthwaite, Millom, LA19 5YN
Proposed alterations
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Lake District | Date: 2005-08-22
View full details - - Sea View, Waberthwaite
Proposed double garage to replace single garage and shed
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Lake District | Date: 2002-05-28
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A brief summary of Broad Oak in Cumbria
Broad Oak is a quaint hamlet situated in Cumbria, England, along the A595 road. Located 14.4 miles (23.2 km) south of Egremont, this area may present various opportunities for planning applications in a rural setting.
Property prices in Broad Oak show an average sale price of £228,139, 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 Broad Oak a particularly low-crime area.
Broad Oak 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 Broad Oak includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Waberthwaite Quarry SSSI, Drigg Coast SSSI; 6 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Drigg Coast; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Morecambe Bay and Duddon Estuary; 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Broad Oak 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 Broad Oak
In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Broad Oak. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 26 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Broad Oak may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 26 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Broad Oak were other applications (1).
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.