Cowan Head, Cumbria Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Cowan Head, Cumbria.

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About Cowan Head

Cowan Head is a picturesque hamlet located in the civil parish of Strickland Ketel within the Westmorland and Furness district of Cumbria, England. Nestled along the River Kent, it lies upstream from Burneside, making it an area of interest for potential planning applications and developments in a scenic rural setting.

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Property Prices

Average property sale price: £266,225 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

• Admin district: Westmorland and Furness
• Parliamentary constituency: Westmorland and Lonsdale
• LSOA: South Lakeland 003A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Cowan Head.

Keyword Scorecard

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

• 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 Cowan Head based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Cowan Head.

1. - Hagg Foot House Burneside KENDAL LA8 9AB
   Lawful Development Certificate for the proposed replacement of an existing side extension with a new extension
   Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2026-02-05
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A brief summary of Cowan Head in Cumbria

Cowan Head is a picturesque hamlet located in the civil parish of Strickland Ketel within the Westmorland and Furness district of Cumbria, England. Nestled along the River Kent, it lies upstream from Burneside, making it an area of interest for potential planning applications and developments in a scenic rural setting.

Property prices in Cowan Head show an average sale price of £266,225, 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 Cowan Head a particularly low-crime area.

Cowan Head 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 Cowan Head includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): River Kent and Tributaries SSSI; 5 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): River Kent; 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, Cowan Head 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 Cowan Head

In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Cowan Head.

The most common application types near Cowan Head were outline applications (1).

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