Buttermere, Cumbria Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Buttermere, Cumbria.
Cumbria · England · settlement
About Buttermere
Buttermere, located in the picturesque Lake District of North West England, is a stunning lake spanning approximately 2 kilometres in length and 0.54 kilometres in width. With a maximum depth of 28.6 metres, it covers an area of 0.9 square kilometres and sits at an elevation of 100.3 metres above sea level. The lake's primary outflow connects to Crummock Water via Buttermere Dubs, which ultimately feeds into the River Cocker, contributing to the region's waterway system within Cumberland, Cumbria. This serene location may be of interest for planning applications related to environmental conservation, tourism, and recreational developments.
Population: 92 (2021)
District: Allerdale
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Area Information
- Admin district: Cumberland
- Parliamentary constituency: Penrith and Solway
- LSOA: Allerdale 007A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Buttermere.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Buttermere.
- 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 Buttermere based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Buttermere.
- - Cragg Farm, Buttermere, Cockermouth, CA13 9XA
Change of Use of agricultural land to mixed use of agricultural and commercial dog boarding kennels/training and associated Installation of dog kennels
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Lake District | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - Craggfoot, Buttermere, Cockermouth, CA13 9XA
Demolition of existing living room extension and shed. Addition of new 2 storey extension. Reroofing of existing rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Lake District | Date: 2026-03-13
View full details - - Cragg House Farm, Buttermere, Cockermouth, CA13 9XA
Animal Shelter
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Other | Council: Lake District | Date: 2026-02-05
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A brief summary of Buttermere in Cumbria
Buttermere, located in the picturesque Lake District of North West England, is a stunning lake spanning approximately 2 kilometres in length and 0.54 kilometres in width. With a maximum depth of 28.6 metres, it covers an area of 0.9 square kilometres and sits at an elevation of 100.3 metres above sea level. The lake's primary outflow connects to Crummock Water via Buttermere Dubs, which ultimately feeds into the River Cocker, contributing to the region's waterway system within Cumberland, Cumbria. This serene location may be of interest for planning applications related to environmental conservation, tourism, and recreational developments. The settlement has a population of approximately 92 (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 Buttermere a particularly low-crime area.
Buttermere 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 Buttermere includes 4 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Buttermere SSSI, River Derwent and Tributaries SSSI, Scales Wood SSSI and 1 more; 7 Ancient Woodland sites; 4 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Borrowdale Woodland Complex, 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Buttermere 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 Buttermere
In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Buttermere. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 39 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Buttermere.
The average decision time of 39 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Buttermere were full planning applications (2), other applications (1). Full planning applications account for 67% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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