Cat Bank, Cumbria Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Cat Bank, Cumbria.
Cumbria · England · settlement
About Cat Bank
Cat Bank is a quaint hamlet located in Cumbria, England. This picturesque area is characterized by its rural charm and proximity to the scenic landscapes of the Lake District, making it a notable point of interest for potential planning applications in the region.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £470,960 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Westmorland and Furness
- Parliamentary constituency: Westmorland and Lonsdale
- LSOA: South Lakeland 008C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Cat Bank.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Cat Bank.
- 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 Cat Bank based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
9 planning applications found near Cat Bank.
- - Kirkbeck Hall, Kirkbeck, Coniston, LA21 8EL
Discharge of Biodiversity Net Gain condition on planning application 7/2024/5652
Status: Conditions | Council: Lake District | Date: 2026-04-13
View full details - - 8, Old Furness Road, Coniston, LA21 8HU
To install an EV chargepoint on the north face of the building
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Lake District | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - Land East of A593, Coniston, LA21 8EW
Stable building (retrospective)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Lake District | Date: 2026-03-20
View full details - - 7, Collingwood Close, Coniston, LA21 8DZ
Extension to the rear of the property
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Lake District | Date: 2026-02-24
View full details - - 1 , Collingwood Close, Coniston, Cumbria, LA21 8DZ
Demolition of existing garage & bay window. Erection of single storey extension & bay window
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Lake District | Date: 2025-11-07
View full details - - Pier Cottage Caravan Site, Coniston, LA21 8AJ
Demolition of existing attached toilet/shower building & part of bin store. Erection of replacement single storey detached toilet/shower facilities
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Lake District | Date: 2025-10-29
View full details - - Lands Field, Yewdale Road, Coniston
Coach and car park, public bus stop, erection of building to accommodate e-bike hire, toilet and information facilities, and associated infrastructure and landscaping - variation of condition 5 of pla
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Lake District | Date: 2025-04-25
View full details - - Kirkbeck Hall, Kirkbeck, Coniston, LA21 8EL
Change of use from a former joinery workshop/funeral directors into a three bedroom dwelling for local occupancy
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Lake District | Date: 2024-11-20
View full details - - Bluebird Cafe, Lake Road, Coniston, Cumbria, LA21 8AN
Erection of 2 single storey extensions and extension of terrace including 2 additional canopy roofs.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Lake District | Date: 2023-09-08
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A brief summary of Cat Bank in Cumbria
Cat Bank is a quaint hamlet located in Cumbria, England. This picturesque area is characterized by its rural charm and proximity to the scenic landscapes of the Lake District, making it a notable point of interest for potential planning applications in the region.
Property prices in Cat Bank show an average sale price of £470,960, 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 Cat Bank a particularly low-crime area.
Cat Bank 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 Cat Bank includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Coniston Mines and Quarries SSSI, Yewdale Beck SSSI; 13 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Cat Bank 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 Cat Bank
In the last 24 months, 15 planning applications were submitted near Cat Bank. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 63 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 Cat Bank.
At 63 days on average, decisions near Cat Bank slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Cat Bank were full planning applications (10), listed building and heritage (1), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 67% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 8 medium-scale applications, 7 smaller schemes were submitted.
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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.