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About Dalton

Dalton, located in the Westmorland and Furness district of Cumbria, is a small hamlet that was previously a civil parish until its merger with Burton-in-Kendal in 1986. Originally part of Lancashire until a 1894 transfer, Dalton had a population of just 99 in 1961. As a historical township and parish, it presents unique planning considerations within its integrated community framework. It sits within the Burton-in-Kendal district.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Dalton a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Dalton has 23 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Dalton 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 Dalton, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.