Catterlen, Cumbria Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Catterlen, Cumbria.
Cumbria · England · settlement
Planning applications in Catterlen are administered by Cumberland Council. View the full Cumberland Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Catterlen
Catterlen is a quaint village and civil parish located 3 miles northwest of Penrith in Cumbria. With a population that grew from 471 in 2001 to 605 in 2011, this small community offers a peaceful setting for potential planning applications. Its proximity to Penrith makes it an attractive area for development while maintaining a rural charm.
Population: 431 (2021)
District: Eden
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £325,145 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Westmorland and Furness
- Parliamentary constituency: Penrith and Solway
- LSOA: Eden 002C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Catterlen.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Catterlen.
- 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 Catterlen based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Catterlen.
- - Dunrovin Catterlen PENRITH CA11 0BQ
Removal of existing detached garage and erection of single storey side extension to form garage/storage room.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2024-10-28
View full details - - Dunrovin Catterlen Penrith CA11 0BQ
Non Material Amendment to reduce the size of the extension, attached to approval 23/0726.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Amendment | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2024-10-03
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A brief summary of Catterlen in Cumbria
Catterlen is a quaint village and civil parish located 3 miles northwest of Penrith in Cumbria. With a population that grew from 471 in 2001 to 605 in 2011, this small community offers a peaceful setting for potential planning applications. Its proximity to Penrith makes it an attractive area for development while maintaining a rural charm. The settlement has a population of approximately 431 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Eden district.
Property prices in Catterlen show an average sale price of £325,145, 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 Catterlen a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Catterlen includes 2 Ancient Woodland sites. 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, Catterlen 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 Catterlen
In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Catterlen. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 36 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 Catterlen.
The average decision time of 36 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Catterlen were full planning applications (1), amendments (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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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.