Search Colton planning applications
63 applications on record · within 1 km of the centre of Colton · updated daily · Westmorland and Furness Council
Only 1 application in the last 90 days, so this shows every one we hold.
- Rocklands, Colton, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 8HFAwaiting decisionCompliance with agricultural occupancy condition on planning application 7/1982/CLPUD - Certificate of Lawfulness of Proposed Use or DevelopmentReceived 24 Sep 20267/2026/5528
- Ridding Side Farm, Colton, Ulverston, LA12 8HFApprovedRoof over existing open yard areaFull Planning applicationReceived 4 Aug 2025Decided 6 Oct 20257/2025/5442
- The Old Vicarage, Colton, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 8HFApprovedAlterations to an existing outbuildingFull Planning applicationReceived 11 Nov 2024Decided 16 Dec 20247/2024/5641
- Beckside Farm, Colton, Ulverston, LA12 8HFApprovedA new steel framed building - to roof over muck middenNotification of Intention (Agricultural, Q6g)Received 14 May 2024Decided 4 Jun 20247/2024/5260
- The Old Vicarage, Colton, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 8HFRefusedAlterations to an existing outbuildingFull Planning applicationReceived 22 Mar 2024Decided 27 Aug 20247/2024/5174
Planning in Colton
Only 2 decisions near Colton in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Colton in the last 24 months, from Westmorland and Furness Council's planning register.
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Around Colton
Postcode districts
LA12 258 applications in the last 12 months
Applications in each district in the last 12 months.
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Planning authority: Westmorland and Furness Council
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About Colton
Colton is a village and civil parish located in the Westmorland and Furness district of Cumbria, England. With a population of 672 as of the 2011 census, it has seen a decline from 765 in 2001. Historically part of Lancashire, Colton's name has appeared in various forms, including Coleton and Coulton, with records of its existence dating back to 1202, making it a site of historical interest for planning applications in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 653 (2021 estimate). It sits within the South Lakeland district.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Colton area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Colton a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Colton has 21 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Colton 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.
To comment on or object to a planning application near Colton, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.
In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Colton.
The most common types were full planning applications (2).