Clifton, Cumbria Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Clifton, Cumbria.
Cumbria · England · settlement
About Clifton
Clifton is a small linear village and civil parish located in Cumbria, England, approximately 3 miles southeast of Penrith. Formerly part of Westmorland, this quaint village offers a unique rural setting that may influence planning applications and developments in the surrounding area.
Population: 740 (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: Westmorland and Lonsdale
- LSOA: Eden 004A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Clifton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Clifton.
- 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 Clifton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
8 planning applications found near Clifton.
- - Bridge End Farm Clifton PENRITH CA10 2EA
Proposed demolition of lean to building; change of use of an agricultural building and addition of extension to provide a dwelling and annexe.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - 5 Crooklands View Clifton PENRITH CA10 2EQ
Creation of access and tarmac driveway.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2026-02-02
View full details - - The Rectory Clifton Penrith CA10 2EA
Proposed side extension.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2025-11-07
View full details - - Clifton Hall Barn Clifton Penrith CA10 2EA
Application for the approval of details reserved by conditions 6 (production of a 30 year Habitat Management and Monitoring Plan (HMMP)), 8 (sparrow terrace and bat box), 9 (percolation tests) and the
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2025-09-19
View full details - - Clifton Hall Barn Clifton Penrith CA10 2EA
Change of use of agricultural building to a dwellinghouse and associated operations.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2024-12-02
View full details - - Land East of Bridge End Farm Clifton Penrith CA10 2EA
Prior Notification under schedule 2, part 6, class A, for the extension of an existing agricultural building for crop storage.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2024-12-02
View full details - - 4 Cumberland Close Clifton PENRITH CA10 2EN
Lime Tree subject to TPO TPO47-G1. Comprising; trimming to lower sprouting branches on tree trunk and around base roots. Remediate damage caused to path due to tree roots.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2024-08-05
View full details - - 4 Town End Cottage Clifton CA10 2ER
Proposed repositioning of door and erection of porch.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2024-02-22
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A brief summary of Clifton in Cumbria
Clifton is a small linear village and civil parish located in Cumbria, England, approximately 3 miles southeast of Penrith. Formerly part of Westmorland, this quaint village offers a unique rural setting that may influence planning applications and developments in the surrounding area. The settlement has a population of approximately 740 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Eden district.
Property prices in Clifton 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 Clifton a particularly low-crime area.
Clifton 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 Clifton includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): River Eden and Tributaries SSSI; 3 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): River Eden; 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, Clifton 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 Clifton
In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Clifton. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 114 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Clifton may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
With an average of 114 days, decisions near Clifton take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Clifton were full planning applications (4), outline applications (1), tree works (1). Full planning applications account for 57% 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, 5 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.