Culgaith, Cumbria Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Culgaith, Cumbria.
Cumbria · England · settlement
Planning applications in Culgaith are administered by Cumberland Council. View the full Cumberland Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Culgaith
Culgaith is a picturesque village and civil parish located in the Westmorland and Furness district of Cumbria, north-west England. Nestled on a ridge overlooking the River Eden, it lies between the villages of Temple Sowerby and Langwathby. The population of Culgaith has seen growth, rising from 721 in 2001 to 826 by the 2011 census, indicating a developing community that may influence local planning applications.
Population: 857 (2021)
District: Eden
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £325,145 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Westmorland and Furness
- Parliamentary constituency: Westmorland and Lonsdale
- LSOA: Eden 007D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Culgaith.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Culgaith.
- 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 Culgaith based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
109 planning applications found near Culgaith.
- - Land North of Woodland Way Culgaith PENRITH CA10 1SH
Erection of 2no dwellings and associated development.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - Eden Bank Culgaith Penrith CA10 1QW
Change of use of former dairy barn to form ancillary annexe accommodation to main dwelling. Demolish dilapidated former dwelling and erection of new garden room and workshop in lieu, and erection of n
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2025-05-01
View full details - - 5 The Brook Culgaith Penrith CA10 1SJ
Single storey side and rear extension to provide ancillary annexe living accommodation.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2025-04-11
View full details - - Garth House Culgaith PENRITH CA10 1QT
Variation of condition 2 (plans compliance) for amendments to the East elevation extension and omission the North elevation extension, attached to approval 21/0845.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2025-01-27
View full details - - Mallard House Culgaith Penrith CA10 1QE
Retrospective extension to existing garage/store.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2024-09-05
View full details - - Greentofts Culgaith Penrith CA10 1QT
Replacement of existing septic tank with package treatment plant.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2024-04-19
View full details - - Site Adjacent to Otters Holt Culgaith Penrith CA10 1SG
Discharge of conditions 4 (surface water drainage scheme), 5 (carriageway, footways, footpaths, cycleways etc), 6 (hard and soft landscaping), 7 (tree protection measures), 8 (surface water discharge)
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2024-04-10
View full details - - Over Eden Culgaith PENRITH CA10 1QT
General disability adaptation of existing dwelling to include internal, external and landscaping works to improve access and accommodation.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2024-04-03
View full details - - Helmwinds Culgaith PENRITH CA10 1QT
Erection of stable block.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2024-01-05
View full details - - Land at Settle Close Culgaith PENRITH CA10 1FF
Residential development of 4 No. dwellings.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2023-12-21
View full details - - LAND ADJACENT TO OTTERS HOLT, CULGAITH, PENRITH, CA10 1SG
Modification of S106 agreement regarding a commuted sum, attached to approval 17/0632.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2023-09-26
View full details - - HELMWINDS, CULGAITH, PENRITH, CA10 1QT
Part retrospective change of use of agricultural land to mixed agriculture/horsiculture use, alongside the formation of a lunging arena and a dressage arena, formation of an access track and erection
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2023-07-25
View full details - - LAND ADJACENT TO IVY HOUSE, CULGAITH, PENRITH, CA10 1QW
New two storey dwelling on site of former agricultural depot that is to be demolished.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2022-07-06
View full details - - 5 SOUTH ESK, CULGAITH, PENRITH, CA10 1QR
Discharge of condition 4 (samples of walling and roofing materials), attached to approval 21/0652.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2022-05-18
View full details - - PEA TOP FARM, CULGAITH, PENRITH, CUMBRIA, CA10 1QW
Increase the roof pitch on existing extension and addition of 2 rooflights.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2021-09-23
View full details - - GARTH HOUSE, CULGAITH, PENRITH, CA10 1QT
Replacement of rear utility extension two storey extension and side porch in lieu of car port.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2021-09-21
View full details - - HIGH CROFT, CULGAITH, PENRITH, CA10 1QW
Proposed single storey dwelling.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2021-07-23
View full details - - HELMWINDS, CULGAITH, PENRITH, CA10 1QT
Siting of ground-mounted solar panels.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2021-07-16
View full details - - 4 SOUTH ESK, CULGAITH, PENRITH, CA10 1QR
Two storey gable extension, removal of garage at rear and addition of single storey rear extension.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2021-04-06
View full details - - 7 SOUTH ESK, CULGAITH, PENRITH, CA10 1QR
Proposed off street car parking and associated works (as per previous consent 15/0735).
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2021-01-25
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A brief summary of Culgaith in Cumbria
Culgaith is a picturesque village and civil parish located in the Westmorland and Furness district of Cumbria, north-west England. Nestled on a ridge overlooking the River Eden, it lies between the villages of Temple Sowerby and Langwathby. The population of Culgaith has seen growth, rising from 721 in 2001 to 826 by the 2011 census, indicating a developing community that may influence local planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 857 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Eden district.
Property prices in Culgaith show an average sale price of £325,145, 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 Culgaith a particularly low-crime area.
Culgaith has one conservation area within its boundaries: Settle-Carlisle Railway. 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 Culgaith includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): River Eden and Tributaries SSSI; 2 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Culgaith 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 Culgaith
In the last 24 months, 11 planning applications were submitted near Culgaith. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 90 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Culgaith may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision period of 90 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 13 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Culgaith were full planning applications (10), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 91% 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, 9 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
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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.