Caldbeck, Cumbria Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Caldbeck, Cumbria.
Cumbria · England · settlement
Planning applications in Caldbeck are administered by Cumberland Council. View the full Cumberland Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Caldbeck
Caldbeck is a picturesque village and civil parish located in the Lake District National Park, Cumbria, historically part of Cumberland. The area is notable for its natural beauty, with a portion of the parish included in the Skiddaw Group Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). As of the 2001 census, Caldbeck had a population of 714 residents, making it a small community with potential for planning developments that respect its unique environment.
Population: 696 (2021)
District: Allerdale
Website: https://www.caldbeckvillage.co.uk/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £205,290 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Cumberland
- Parliamentary constituency: Penrith and Solway
- LSOA: Allerdale 003B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Caldbeck.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Caldbeck.
- 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 Caldbeck based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
250 planning applications found near Caldbeck.
- - 34, Friar Row, Caldbeck, CA7 8DS
Tree 1 Beech - Crown lift to rebalance and up to 15% crown thin. Tree 2 Beech - Remove
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2026-06-29
View full details - - Brewery House, Caldbeck, Wigton, CA7 8EW
Prune to create a 2m clearance between the crown of the trees and the house and outbuilding
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Lake District | Date: 2026-01-09
View full details - - Crammond Cottage, Caldbeck, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 8DU
Erection of an oak framed and clad porch to front door of detached traditional cottage
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Lake District | Date: 2026-01-08
View full details - - Crammond Cottage, Caldbeck, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 8DU
Sycamore tree (marked with yellow spot in notification) - Coppice by removing all regrowth to a point where shoots will regenerate.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Lake District | Date: 2025-11-20
View full details - - Deer Park, Caldbeck, Wigton, CA7 8EW
Demolition of an existing two-storey bungalow, and its replacement with a two-storey four-bedroom house
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Lake District | Date: 2025-10-31
View full details - - Midtown House, Caldbeck, Wigton, CA7 8EL
Change of use of former residential care home to residential dwellings. Demolition of conservatory and construction of new porch.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Lake District | Date: 2025-10-02
View full details - - Midtown Farm, Caldbeck, Wigton, CA7 8EL
Erection of a crop store
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Lake District | Date: 2025-08-11
View full details - - Midtown House, Caldbeck, Wigton, CA7 8EL
Change of use of former residential care home to residential dwellings. Demolition of conservatory and construction of new porch.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Lake District | Date: 2025-07-28
View full details - - Dyke Nook, Caldbeck, Wigton, CA7 8EW
Trees T1 - T8 - see tree work list.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Lake District | Date: 2025-07-21
View full details - - Deer Park, Caldbeck, Wigton, CA7 8EW
Demolition of an existing bungalow, replace with a two-storey four bedroom house
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Lake District | Date: 2025-06-16
View full details - - Little Orchard, Riverside, Caldbeck, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 8DX
Tree #1: Alder - Removal. Tree #2: Alder - Removal. Tree #3: Ash - Remove one heavy branch. Tree #4: Sycamores x2 - reduce crown height by up to 4.0 metres, Reduce crown width by up to 2.0 metres, rem
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Lake District | Date: 2025-06-16
View full details - - Crammond Cottage, Caldbeck, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 8DU
Tree #1: Alder - Remove 3 primary branches and minor stem. Tree #2: Oak. - Removal. Tree #3: Sycamore - Removal.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Lake District | Date: 2025-06-15
View full details - - The Old Rectory, Caldbeck, Wigton, CA7 8DP
Birch tree (as shown in Image 1 in the notification) - Fell to ground level. Yew tree (as shown in Image 2 in the notification) - Fell to ground level. Ash tree (as shown in Image 3 in the notificatio
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Lake District | Date: 2025-05-19
View full details - - The Bungalow, Caldbeck, CA7 8DS
Non material amendment to approved application HOU/2024/0128 to make external changes
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2025-05-06
View full details - - Cramond Cottage, Caldbeck, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 8DU
1 Alder: Crown height reduction up to 6m, prune tree at new height to retain good shape and form
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Trees | Council: Lake District | Date: 2025-04-28
View full details - - The Bungalow, Caldbeck, CA7 8DS
Non material amendment to approved application HOU/2023/0042 for alterations to doors, wall and chimney pot
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2025-03-19
View full details - - Bridge End Barn, Caldbeck, Wigton, CA7 8EW
Change the softwood window with uPVC window to match the oak windows in the existing extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Lake District | Date: 2025-03-03
View full details - - Gill Rigg, Upton, Caldbeck, CA7 8EU
Replace existing four solar panels with sixteen panels on south facing roof. Removal of existing oil tank and boiler, and replacement with Air Source Heat Pump
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Lake District | Date: 2025-02-27
View full details - - Clay Dubs, Caldbeck, Wigton, CA7 8ER
1 x Scots Pine tree (marked with red spot in notification) - Fell to ground level.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Lake District | Date: 2025-02-13
View full details - - Old Brewery, Caldbeck, Wigton, CA7 8EW
Change of use for that part of the building previously changed to office and associated storage facility back to residential.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Heritage | Council: Lake District | Date: 2025-01-09
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A brief summary of Caldbeck in Cumbria
Caldbeck is a picturesque village and civil parish located in the Lake District National Park, Cumbria, historically part of Cumberland. The area is notable for its natural beauty, with a portion of the parish included in the Skiddaw Group Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). As of the 2001 census, Caldbeck had a population of 714 residents, making it a small community with potential for planning developments that respect its unique environment. The settlement has a population of approximately 696 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Allerdale district.
Property prices in Caldbeck show an average sale price of £205,290, 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 Caldbeck a particularly low-crime area.
Caldbeck has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Caldbeck, No data available for publication by HE. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Caldbeck includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): River Eden and Tributaries SSSI; 7 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): River Eden; 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, Caldbeck planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at https://www.caldbeckvillage.co.uk/. 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 Caldbeck
In the last 24 months, 34 planning applications were submitted near Caldbeck. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 65 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Caldbeck maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
At 65 days on average, decisions near Caldbeck slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Caldbeck were tree works (16), full planning applications (11), amendments (3). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
In terms of development scale, 13 medium-scale applications, 21 smaller schemes were submitted.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 19 applications
- Refused: 0 applications
- Withdrawn: 4 applications
- Awaiting decision: 11 applications
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