Cartmel, Cumbria Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Cartmel, Cumbria.
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About Cartmel
Cartmel is a picturesque village located in Cumbria, just northwest of Grange-over-Sands and near the River Eea. Originally known as Kirkby in Cartmel, it is steeped in history, with the notable 12th-century Cartmel Priory at its core. Part of the historic county of Lancashire, Cartmel now falls under the unitary authority of Westmorland and Furness, making it an area of interest for those researching planning applications in this charming locale.
District: Lower Allithwaite
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £307,180 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Westmorland and Furness
- Parliamentary constituency: Westmorland and Lonsdale
- LSOA: South Lakeland 013C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Cartmel.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Cartmel.
- 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 Cartmel based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
11 planning applications found near Cartmel.
- - Barn Garth Cottage Barn Garth Cartmel GRANGE-OVER-SANDS LA11 6PP
Listed Building Consent for internal alterations including reconfiguring the ground-floor kitchen layout, installing underfloor heating, replacing floor coverings, forming a new entrance hallway parti
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - The Vicarage Priest Lane Cartmel GRANGE-OVER-SANDS LA11 6PU
T1) Beech; mature tree with significant recent failure. Fell. T2) Yew; crown reduce on North side to clear property by 2m and crown raise to 2.5m over driveway and garden. T3) Pine; check & adjust bra
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2026-02-13
View full details - - Hazeldene Barn Garth Cartmel GRANGE-OVER-SANDS LA11 6PP
T1 - Purple leaved plum - Re-Pollard back to previous pollard points and remove all arisings (Neighbors Tree). T2 - Yew - Crown Reduction - Reducing the height and spread of the tree by up to 2 metres
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2025-10-15
View full details - - Enerigg House Aynsome Road Cartmel GRANGE-OVER-SANDS LA11 6PS
T1) Cypress Tree - Fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2025-04-28
View full details - - Priory House Priest Lane Cartmel GRANGE-OVER-SANDS LA11 6PU
Listed Building Consent for external and internal alterations and refurbishment
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2025-03-28
View full details - - Priory Gardens Priest Lane Cartmel GRANGE-OVER-SANDS LA11 6PU
Fell willow tree due to suspected root heave
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2025-02-07
View full details - - Priory House Priest Lane Cartmel GRANGE-OVER-SANDS LA11 6PU
Discharge of conditions 3 (guttering) & 4 (windows) attached to Listed Building Consent SL/2022/1118
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2025-02-07
View full details - - Quaker Meeting House Haggs Lane Cartmel GRANGE-OVER-SANDS LA11 6PH
T1 Oak. To reduce over extended branches which are growing outside of the main canopy area. All pruning would be carried out to BS3998. Cuts would not exceed 70mm in diameter. Reason for work- To redu
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2024-11-11
View full details - - Green Croft Priest Lane Cartmel GRANGE-OVER-SANDS LA11 6PT
T1 - Apple/malus to be felled and replaced with a multi-stem betula jacquemontii.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2024-11-01
View full details - - Barn Garth House Barn Garth Cartmel GRANGE-OVER-SANDS LA11 6PP
T1 - Yew Details: Crown Reduction - Reducing the height and spread of the tree by up to 1 metre and remove all arisings T2-Yew- Neighbour's tree Details: Crown Reduction - Reducing the height and spre
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2024-06-14
View full details - - Redford Aynsome Road Cartmel GRANGE-OVER-SANDS LA11 6PR
Internal & external alterations to upgrade existing property including altering the front elevations to replace porch and entrance doors, and introduction of roof lights together with new patio window
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2024-02-23
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A brief summary of Cartmel in Cumbria
Cartmel is a picturesque village located in Cumbria, just northwest of Grange-over-Sands and near the River Eea. Originally known as Kirkby in Cartmel, it is steeped in history, with the notable 12th-century Cartmel Priory at its core. Part of the historic county of Lancashire, Cartmel now falls under the unitary authority of Westmorland and Furness, making it an area of interest for those researching planning applications in this charming locale. It sits within the Lower Allithwaite district.
Property prices in Cartmel show an average sale price of £307,180, 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 Cartmel a particularly low-crime area.
Cartmel has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE, Cartmel. 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 Cartmel includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Wart Barrow SSSI; 5 Ancient Woodland sites; 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.
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Planning Activity in Cartmel
In the last 24 months, 19 planning applications were submitted near Cartmel. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of 58 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Cartmel.
At 58 days on average, decisions near Cartmel slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Cartmel were tree works (8), full planning applications (4), listed building and heritage (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, 2 medium-scale applications, 17 smaller schemes were submitted.
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Related Planning Guides
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- 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.