Coniston, Cumbria Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Coniston, Cumbria.
Cumbria · England · settlement
Planning applications in Coniston are administered by Cumberland Council. View the full Cumberland Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Coniston
Coniston is a picturesque village and civil parish situated in the Westmorland and Furness district of Cumbria, England. Nestled within the southern reaches of the Lake District National Park, it lies between Coniston Water—the third longest lake in the region—and Coniston Old Man, a prominent mountain. As of the 2011 census, the parish had a population of 928, reflecting a slight decline from 1,058 in 2001, making it a quaint but vibrant community for planning applications and developments in the area.
Population: 843 (2021)
District: South Lakeland
Website: http://www.coniston-net.com/cms/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £468,440 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Westmorland and Furness
- Parliamentary constituency: Westmorland and Lonsdale
- LSOA: South Lakeland 008C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Coniston.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Coniston.
- 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 Coniston based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
186 planning applications found near Coniston.
- - Kirkbeck, Coniston, LA21 8EL
Non-material amendment to application 7/2024/5652 (Change of use from a former joinery workshop/funeral directors into a three bedroom dwelling for local occupancy) roof turrets to be removed from bui
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Lake District | Date: 2026-05-29
View full details - - Kirkbeck Hall, Kirkbeck, Coniston, LA21 8EL
Discharge of Biodiversity Net Gain condition on planning application 7/2024/5652
Status: Conditions | Council: Lake District | Date: 2026-04-13
View full details - - 8, Old Furness Road, Coniston, LA21 8HU
To install an EV chargepoint on the north face of the building
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Lake District | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - Land East of A593, Coniston, LA21 8EW
Stable building (retrospective)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Lake District | Date: 2026-03-20
View full details - - 7, Collingwood Close, Coniston, LA21 8DZ
Extension to the rear of the property
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Lake District | Date: 2026-02-24
View full details - - Esk Villa, Tilberthwaite Avenue, Coniston, Cumbria, LA21 8ED
Approval of details reserved by condition 4 (flood plan) on application 7/2024/5703 - Change of Use of part ground floor from cafe to ancillary residential accommodation plus ancillary works
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Lake District | Date: 2025-11-18
View full details - - 1 , Collingwood Close, Coniston, Cumbria, LA21 8DZ
Demolition of existing garage & bay window. Erection of single storey extension & bay window
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Lake District | Date: 2025-11-07
View full details - - Pier Cottage Caravan Site, Coniston, LA21 8AJ
Demolition of existing attached toilet/shower building & part of bin store. Erection of replacement single storey detached toilet/shower facilities
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Lake District | Date: 2025-10-29
View full details - - Yewdale Inn, 2 Yewdale Road, Coniston, LA21 8DU
Kitchen improvements including installation of plant and equipment
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Lake District | Date: 2025-07-11
View full details - - Lands Field, Yewdale Road, Coniston
Coach and car park, public bus stop, erection of building to accommodate e-bike hire, toilet and information facilities, and associated infrastructure and landscaping - variation of condition 5 of pla
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Lake District | Date: 2025-04-25
View full details - - Holywath, Coniston, LA21 8HN
Approval of details reserved by condition 5 (trees) on application 7/2024/5412 - Erection of a new garage with a workshop area
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Lake District | Date: 2025-04-03
View full details - - Land at Lands Field, Yewdale Road, Coniston
Construction of privately funded NHS doctors surgery with two local occupancy apartments above (outline application with all matters reserved)
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Lake District | Date: 2025-03-20
View full details - - Cumbria Fire Service, Fire Station, Yewdale Road, Coniston, LA21 8DU
New gable front, internal alterations and the blocking up of the existing front door with timber boarding
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Lake District | Date: 2025-03-06
View full details - - Lands Field, Yewdale Road, Coniston
Creation of coach and car park, public bus stop, erection of building to accommodate e-bike hire, toilet and information facilities, and associated infrastructure and landscaping - variation of condit
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Lake District | Date: 2025-01-23
View full details - - Esk Villa, Tilberthwaite Avenue, Coniston, Cumbria, LA21 8ED
Change of Use of part ground floor from cafe to ancillary residential accommodation plus ancillary works.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Lake District | Date: 2024-12-12
View full details - - Barn House, Silverbank, Coniston, LA21 8HW
Proposed pentise roof canopy
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Lake District | Date: 2024-12-12
View full details - - Kirkbeck Hall, Kirkbeck, Coniston, LA21 8EL
Change of use from a former joinery workshop/funeral directors into a three bedroom dwelling for local occupancy
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Lake District | Date: 2024-11-20
View full details - - 7, Collingwood Close, Coniston, LA21 8DZ
To create a level access from the sun room with a raised patio/decking, a new 1.1m balustrade will be provided at the edge and to raise the height of the fence to approximately 2m above the new patio/
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Lake District | Date: 2024-10-21
View full details - - Former Bank, Church Bridge, Coniston, LA21 8EN
Change of use of former bank building to a dwelling with external alterations
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Lake District | Date: 2024-09-26
View full details - - The Ruskin Museum, Yewdale Road, Coniston, LA21 8DU
Discharge of condition regarding removal of Bluebird for more than 28 days
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Lake District | Date: 2024-09-20
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A brief summary of Coniston in Cumbria
Coniston is a picturesque village and civil parish situated in the Westmorland and Furness district of Cumbria, England. Nestled within the southern reaches of the Lake District National Park, it lies between Coniston Water—the third longest lake in the region—and Coniston Old Man, a prominent mountain. As of the 2011 census, the parish had a population of 928, reflecting a slight decline from 1,058 in 2001, making it a quaint but vibrant community for planning applications and developments in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 843 (2021 estimate). It sits within the South Lakeland district.
Property prices in Coniston show an average sale price of £468,440, 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 Coniston a particularly low-crime area.
Coniston 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 Coniston includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Coniston Mines and Quarries SSSI, Yewdale Beck SSSI; 13 Ancient Woodland sites; 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, Coniston planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.coniston-net.com/cms/. 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 Coniston
In the last 24 months, 28 planning applications were submitted near Coniston. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 78 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 Coniston.
The average decision period of 78 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Coniston were full planning applications (17), discharge of conditions (5), amendments (2). Full planning applications account for 61% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 17 medium-scale applications, 11 smaller schemes were submitted.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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