Brough Sowerby, Cumbria Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Brough Sowerby, Cumbria.

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Planning applications in Brough Sowerby are administered by Cumberland Council. View the full Cumberland Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Brough Sowerby

Brough Sowerby is a quaint village and civil parish located in the Westmorland and Furness district of Cumbria, approximately 22.3 miles southeast of Penrith. With a population that grew from 127 in 2001 to 137 in 2011, the community is situated near the River Belah and covers an area of 1,083 acres. The village's historical ties to local agriculture are reflected in the presence of several Black Bull inns, a nod to the Scottish black cattle once driven through the nearby market town of Kirkby Stephen.

Population: 134 (2021)

District: Eden

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £294,390 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Westmorland and Furness
Parliamentary constituency: Westmorland and Lonsdale
LSOA: Eden 007B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Brough Sowerby.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Brough Sowerby.

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 Brough Sowerby based on the last 24 months of planning data.

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A brief summary of Brough Sowerby in Cumbria

Property prices in Brough Sowerby show an average sale price of £294,390, 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 Brough Sowerby a particularly low-crime area.

Brough Sowerby has one conservation area within its boundaries: Church Brough. 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 Brough Sowerby includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): River Eden and Tributaries SSSI; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): North Pennines; 2 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): River Eden. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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