Dacre, Cumbria Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Dacre, Cumbria.
Cumbria · England · settlement
About Dacre
Dacre is a quaint village and civil parish located within the stunning Lake District National Park in Cumbria, England, and falls under the Westmorland and Furness unitary authority. The parish, which encompasses the nearby areas of Newbiggin and Stainton, had a population of 1,326 in the 2001 census, rising to 1,438 by the 2011 census. This picturesque setting offers a unique blend of rural charm and planning opportunities for those looking to engage with the local development scene.
Population: 1,480 (2021)
District: Eden
Enter a postcode to search for planning applications near Dacre.
Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £234,130 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Westmorland and Furness
- Parliamentary constituency: Penrith and Solway
- LSOA: Eden 004G
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Dacre.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Dacre.
- 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 Dacre based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
62 planning applications found near Dacre.
- - Malvern, Dacre, Penrith, CA11 0HL
Change of use of agricultural field to extend garden of family home
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Lake District | Date: 2025-04-07
View full details - - Rose Farm Cottage, Dacre, Penrith, CA11 0HL
Proposed installation of PV Cells
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Lake District | Date: 2023-03-21
View full details - - Rose Bank, Dacre, Penrith, CA11 0HL
Build 2m high 27 m length limestone wall to divide garden of Rosebank from adjacent garden of Rose Farm
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Lake District | Date: 2023-02-10
View full details - - South View, Dacre, Cumbria, CA11 0HH
Conversion of the outbuildings to form one unit holiday let
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Lake District | Date: 2022-01-04
View full details - - Rose Bank, Dacre, Penrith, CA11 0HL
Change of use of part of existing paddock to garden and erection of a wooden 6 x 3.6m shed
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Lake District | Date: 2021-08-02
View full details - - Boundary between Rose Farm and Rose Farm Cottage, Dacre, Penrith, CA11 0HL
To erect a 1.0m high hazel wattle fence atop the south side of a 0.8m high and 19m long existing stone boundary wall to give maximum height 1.8m. Fence is along the rear boundary between the Rose Farm
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Lake District | Date: 2021-03-10
View full details - - Malvern, Dacre, Penrith, CA11 0HL
Proposed demolition of single storey extensions and replacement with 2 storey extension. Existing garage building to be partly demolished and re-roofed with pitched roof.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Lake District | Date: 2021-03-08
View full details - - Dacre Lodge, Dacre, Penrith, CA11 0HH
Erection of agricultural cattle feeding shed following withdrawl of 7/2020/3034
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Lake District | Date: 2020-04-01
View full details - - Dacre Lodge, Dacre, Penrith, CA11 0HH
Livestock building
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Other | Council: Lake District | Date: 2020-03-24
View full details - - South View, Dacre, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0HH
Creation of a camping pod site and erection of associated toilet block and change of use from agricultural & garden
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Lake District | Date: 2020-02-14
View full details - - South View, Dacre, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0HH
Creation of caravan & camping pod site and erection of associated toilet block and change of use from agricultural & garden
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Lake District | Date: 2019-06-06
View full details - - Sunbeam Barn, Dacre, Penrith, CA11 0HL
Fit doors & windows to an existing garage/car port
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Lake District | Date: 2019-03-15
View full details - - Wayside, Dacre, Penrith, CA11 0HH
Proposed extension and detached garage
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Lake District | Date: 2019-01-11
View full details - - Rose Bank, Dacre, Penrith, CA11 0HL
Replacement of existing overhead electricity supply with an underground supply
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Lake District | Date: 2018-08-22
View full details - - Rose Farm, Dacre, Penrith, CA11 0HL
Replacement of existing overhead electricity supply with an underground supply
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Lake District | Date: 2018-08-22
View full details - - Rose Farm, Dacre, Penrith, CA11 0HL
To fill in existing glazed window to south elevation of sun room, and alter position of boundary wall between Rose Farm and Rose Bank
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Lake District | Date: 2018-01-18
View full details - - Rose Bank, Dacre, Penrith, CA11 0HL
Erection of conservatory
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Heritage | Council: Lake District | Date: 2017-06-09
View full details - - Rose Bank, Dacre, Penrith, CA11 0HL
Erection of conservatory
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Lake District | Date: 2017-06-09
View full details - - Sunbeam Farm, Dacre, Penrith, CA11 0HL
Proposed new vehicular access
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Lake District | Date: 2016-07-18
View full details - - Rose Bank, Dacre, Penrith, CA11 0HL
Certificate of Lawfulness of Proposed Works to a Listed Building - painting of north and west elevations to match the south and east elevations
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Heritage | Council: Lake District | Date: 2016-05-20
View full details
Use the filter and sort options to search descriptions, addresses, and references. Sort by newest or oldest applications.
A brief summary of Dacre in Cumbria
Dacre is a quaint village and civil parish located within the stunning Lake District National Park in Cumbria, England, and falls under the Westmorland and Furness unitary authority. The parish, which encompasses the nearby areas of Newbiggin and Stainton, had a population of 1,326 in the 2001 census, rising to 1,438 by the 2011 census. This picturesque setting offers a unique blend of rural charm and planning opportunities for those looking to engage with the local development scene. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,480 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Eden district.
Property prices in Dacre show an average sale price of £234,130, 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 Dacre a particularly low-crime area.
Dacre 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 Dacre 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; 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, Dacre 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 Dacre
In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Dacre. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 61 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Dacre may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 61 days on average, decisions near Dacre slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Dacre were full planning applications (2), other applications (1). Full planning applications account for 67% 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, 1 smaller scheme were submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Waterfoot planning applications
- Soulby planning applications
- Wreay planning applications
- Hutton planning applications
- Greystoke Gill planning applications
- Pooley Bridge planning applications
- Watermillock planning applications
- Greystoke planning applications
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.