Cautley, Cumbria Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Cautley, Cumbria.
Cumbria · England · settlement
About Cautley
Cautley, located in Cumbria, is a small village known for its picturesque landscapes and proximity to the scenic Howgill Fells. This tranquil area presents opportunities for planning applications related to residential developments, tourism, and conservation efforts, appealing to those looking to invest in rural property or enhance local amenities. Its rich history and natural beauty make it a potential focus for sustainable development initiatives in the region.
District: Sedbergh
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Area Information
- Admin district: Westmorland and Furness
- Parliamentary constituency: Morecambe and Lunesdale
- LSOA: South Lakeland 009C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Cautley.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Cautley.
- 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 Cautley based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
22 planning applications found near Cautley.
- - Low Beckside Farm, Cautley, Sedbergh, Cumbria, LA10 5NB
Prior approval under Schedule 2, Part 6 of the Town & Country Planning (General Permitted Development Order) (England) 2015 for erection of agricultural building for storage purposes
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Yorkshire Dales | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - Low Beckside, Cautley, Sedbergh, LA10 5NB
Full planning permission for alterations to a single storey attached outbuilding to create additional residential accommodation for a member of the family
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Yorkshire Dales | Date: 2025-11-11
View full details - - Low Beckside, Cautley, Sedbergh, LA10 5NB
Listed building consent for alterations to a single storey attached outbuilding to create additional residential accommodation for a member of the family
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Yorkshire Dales | Date: 2025-11-11
View full details - - Foxhole Rigg / Foxhole Rigg Barn, Cautley, Sedbergh, Cumbria, LA10 5NA
Householder planning permission for erection of outbuilding to contain bore hole extraction point and water treatment plant and outdoor covered storage for logs and bins
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Yorkshire Dales | Date: 2025-04-28
View full details - - Low Beckside, Cautley, Sedbergh, LA10 5NB
Full planning permission for installation of ground mounted solar panels
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Yorkshire Dales | Date: 2024-10-25
View full details - - Low Beckside Farm, Cautley, Sedbergh, LA10 5NB
Notification under Reg 5 of The Electricity Act 1989; Overhead Lines (Exemption) (England and Wales) Regulations 2009 to replace one span of open wire conductors with one span of aerial bundled conduc
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Yorkshire Dales | Date: 2024-08-06
View full details - - Low Beckside Farm, Cautley, Sedbergh, Cumbria, LA10 5NB
Notification under Part 17, Class M of the Town & Country Planning (General Permitted Development Order) (England) 2015, in respect of excavation of wildlife pond and creation of wetland
Status: Withdrawn | Council: Yorkshire Dales | Date: 2024-07-15
View full details - - Low Beckside, Cautley, Sedbergh, LA10 5NB
Approval of details reserved by conditions 9. (method statement) & 10./12. (roof details) of S/03/732B/LB
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Yorkshire Dales | Date: 2023-11-27
View full details - - Low Beckside, Cautley, Sedbergh, LA10 5NB
Approval of details reserved by conditions 8. (external lighting) & 10. (roof details) of S/03/732A
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Yorkshire Dales | Date: 2023-11-27
View full details - - Foxhole Rigg, Cautley, Sedbergh, LA10 5NA
Householder planning permission for alterations, erection of single storey side extension and lean to porch
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Yorkshire Dales | Date: 2023-11-01
View full details - - Low Beckside, Cautley, Sedbergh, LA10 5NB
Listed building consent for renovations and alterations of an existing house including removals, re-roofing works, an extension and conversion of attached agricultural buildings to create additional l
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Yorkshire Dales | Date: 2023-05-10
View full details - - Low Beckside, Cautley, Sedbergh, LA10 5NB
Full planning permission for renovations and alterations of an existing house including removals, re-roofing works, an extension and conversion of attached agricultural buildings to create additional
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Yorkshire Dales | Date: 2023-05-10
View full details - - Castle Rigg Farm (Grid ref: 370100, 495664), Cautley, Sedbergh, LA10 5NA
Full planning permission for erection of agricultural building to store hay, machinery and house livestock for part of the year
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Yorkshire Dales | Date: 2023-04-12
View full details - - Foxhole Rigg Barn (Castle Rigg), Foxhole Rigg Lane, Cautley, Sedbergh, Cumbria, LA10 5NA
Section 73 application to vary conditions 2 (design details) and 10 (landscaping) of S/03/625 (full planning permission for conversion of agricultural barn to a local occupancy dwelling)
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Yorkshire Dales | Date: 2023-02-13
View full details - - Low Beckside Farm, Cautley, Sedbergh, Cumbria, LA10 5NB
Listed building consent to repair and renew roof, including repair of chimney stacks
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Heritage | Council: Yorkshire Dales | Date: 2022-09-08
View full details - - Foxhole Rigg Barn, Cautley
householder planning permission for creation of raised deck to rear elevation
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Yorkshire Dales | Date: 2020-05-18
View full details - - High Wardses Bridge, Cautley Thwaite, Cautley
listed building consent for repair works to bridge, and to replace sections of the north and south parapet walls with black painted cast iron railings
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Yorkshire Dales | Date: 2019-05-29
View full details - - Foxhole Rigg, Cautley, Sedbergh
full planning permission for extension of first floor accommodation (holiday cottage or local occupancy dwelling uses) into lower level of barn; change of use of land to rear to allow for laying of fl
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Yorkshire Dales | Date: 2018-12-19
View full details - - Barn on Foxhole Rigg Lane, Cautley, Sedbergh
full planning pemission for conversion of barn to form 1 No. local occupancy dwelling or holiday let, and installation of package treatment plant
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Yorkshire Dales | Date: 2018-08-01
View full details - - Foxhole Rigg Barn, Cautley, Sedbergh
full planning permission for change of use of first floor of barn from ancillary accommodation to a 2 bedroom holiday let or local occupancy dwelling
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Yorkshire Dales | Date: 2017-12-06
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A brief summary of Cautley in Cumbria
Cautley, located in Cumbria, is a small village known for its picturesque landscapes and proximity to the scenic Howgill Fells. This tranquil area presents opportunities for planning applications related to residential developments, tourism, and conservation efforts, appealing to those looking to invest in rural property or enhance local amenities. Its rich history and natural beauty make it a potential focus for sustainable development initiatives in the region. It sits within the Sedbergh district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Cautley a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Cautley includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): River Rawthey, Wandale Beck and Sally Beck SSSI, Cautley Thwaite Meadows and Ecker Secker Beck SSSI; 3 Ancient Woodland sites; 2 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): North Pennine Dales Meadows; 1 National Parks: YORKSHIRE DALES. 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, Cautley 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 Cautley
In the last 24 months, 11 planning applications were submitted near Cautley. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 75 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 Cautley.
The average decision period of 75 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Cautley were full planning applications (6), outline applications (2), listed building and heritage (1). Full planning applications account for 55% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 4 medium-scale applications, 7 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.