Colby, Cumbria Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Colby, Cumbria.

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About Colby

Colby is a quaint village and civil parish located in the Westmorland and Furness district of Cumbria, England. Situated near Bolton to the north and east of Appleby-in-Westmorland, Colby had a population of 120 at the 2001 census, which grew to 129 by the 2011 census. This small community may present specific opportunities and considerations for planning applications in the area.

Population: 126 (2021)

District: Westmorland and Furness

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Area Information

• Admin district: Westmorland and Furness
• Parliamentary constituency: Westmorland and Lonsdale
• LSOA: Eden 006B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Colby.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Colby.

• 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 Colby based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Colby.

1. - MEADOW VIEW, COLBY, APPLEBY-IN-WESTMORLAND, CA16 6BD
   Retrospective for the erection of a fence.
   Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2023-10-04
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2. - ELM COTTAGE, COLBY, APPLEBY-IN-WESTMORLAND, CA16 6BD
   Outline application for a dwelling, with all matters reserved. Renewal of approval 19/0098.
   Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2022-01-10
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A brief summary of Colby in Cumbria

Colby is a quaint village and civil parish located in the Westmorland and Furness district of Cumbria, England. Situated near Bolton to the north and east of Appleby-in-Westmorland, Colby had a population of 120 at the 2001 census, which grew to 129 by the 2011 census. This small community may present specific opportunities and considerations for planning applications in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 126 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Westmorland and Furness district.

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Colby a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Colby includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): River Eden and Tributaries SSSI; 5 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.

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Nearby Towns

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