Cliburn, Cumbria Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Cliburn, Cumbria.
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About Cliburn
Cliburn is a village and civil parish located within the Westmorland and Furness Unitary Authority in Cumbria, England, which also encompasses the hamlet of Town Head. The population has grown from 204 in 2001 to 274 in 2011, indicating a developing community that may be of interest for planning applications and local development projects.
Population: 278 (2021)
District: Eden
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £234,130 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Westmorland and Furness
- Parliamentary constituency: Penrith and Solway
- LSOA: Eden 001B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Cliburn.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Cliburn.
- 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 Cliburn based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Cliburn.
- - Rectory Farm Cliburn PENRITH CA10 3AL
Hybrid application comprising of a Full application for the demolition of a range of sheds, clearance of the site and change of use of three agricultural buildings to create two dwellings, including a
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2026-01-19
View full details - - Land North of Cuthbert Close Cliburn PENRITH CA10 3AG
Outline application for a residential development, with all matters reserved.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2025-11-10
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A brief summary of Cliburn in Cumbria
Cliburn is a village and civil parish located within the Westmorland and Furness Unitary Authority in Cumbria, England, which also encompasses the hamlet of Town Head. The population has grown from 204 in 2001 to 274 in 2011, indicating a developing community that may be of interest for planning applications and local development projects. The settlement has a population of approximately 278 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Eden district.
Property prices in Cliburn show an average sale price of £234,130, 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 Cliburn a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Cliburn includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Cliburn Moss SSSI, River Eden and Tributaries SSSI; 4 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): River Eden. 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, Cliburn 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 Cliburn
In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Cliburn.
The most common application types near Cliburn were full planning applications (1), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications was 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.