Dalton-In-Furness, Cumbria Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Dalton-In-Furness, Cumbria.
Cumbria · England · Town
Planning applications in Dalton-In-Furness are administered by Westmorland And Furness Council. View the full Westmorland And Furness Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Dalton-In-Furness
Dalton-in-Furness is a town located in the Westmorland and Furness district of Cumbria, England, approximately 4 miles northeast of Barrow-in-Furness. Historically part of Lancashire, it is situated within the parish of Dalton Town with Newton, near the hamlet of Newton-in-Furness. As of the 2011 census, the town had a population of 7,827, making it a key area for potential planning applications and developments.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £181,076 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Westmorland and Furness
- Parliamentary constituency: Barrow and Furness
- LSOA: Barrow-in-Furness 002B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Dalton-In-Furness.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Dalton-In-Furness.
- 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 Dalton-In-Furness based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
95 planning applications found near Dalton-In-Furness.
- - 122 Market Street Dalton-In-Furness Cumbria LA15 8RE
Application for works to Trees within a conservation area - T1 copper beech - reduce tree by up to 1.5 meters, with a maximum cut diameter of 75mm. T2 maple - reduce tree by up to 1.5 meters, with a m
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Barrow | Date: 2026-04-15
View full details - - 130 - 132 Market Street Dalton-In-Furness Cumbria LA15 8RG
Change of use of dental surgery and offices (Use Class E3) to 2no. residential units (Use Class C3). Demolition and reconstruction of rear extensions. Internal alterations. External alterations. Re-co
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Barrow | Date: 2025-11-20
View full details - - 40 Queen Street Dalton-In-Furness Cumbria LA15 8EG
Construction of pitch dormer to front elevation and a flat roof dormer to rear elevation.
Status: Undecided | Council: Barrow | Date: 2025-09-24
View full details - - Store adjacent to Rydan Barn Broughton Road Dalton-In-Furness Cumbria LA15 8JS
Proposed Conversion of Semi-Detached Store Building to Residential Dwelling and Alterations to Existing Dwelling at Rydan Barn.
Status: Undecided | Council: Barrow | Date: 2025-08-26
View full details - - Killen Butts Beck Dalton-In-Furness Cumbria LA15 8EP
Erection of single storey side extension (following demolition of existing conservatory)
Status: Undecided | Type: Other | Council: Barrow | Date: 2025-07-21
View full details - - 100 - 104 Market Street Dalton-In-Furness Cumbria LA15 8RE
Change of use and extension of existing buildings from offices/garages to Veterinary Surgery/Hospital (to include new link between front and rear buildings), replacement of front elevation windows, an
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Barrow | Date: 2025-02-24
View full details - - 9 Butts Beck Dalton-In-Furness Cumbria LA15 8EP
First floor loft conversion with a front facing Dormer feature to bungalow (Retrospective)
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Barrow | Date: 2024-12-04
View full details - - 19 Crooklands Brow, Ulverston Road, Dalton-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA15 8HB
Change of use of existing ground floor bed and breakfast managers accommodation to self-contained apartment for short-term let (Use Class C1 guesthouse, in association with existing guesthouse use in
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Barrow | Date: 2024-10-17
View full details - - 85 King Street, Dalton-In-Furness, Cumbria, LA15 8EN
Demolish existing rear shower room and lobby extension and re-build new bathroom extension to the rear back yard wall.
Status: Permitted | Council: Barrow | Date: 2024-08-05
View full details - - 19 Crooklands Brow Ulverston Road Dalton-in-Furness Cumbria LA15 8HB
Application for a Minor Material Amendment following the grant of planning permission B20/2019/0202 (Change of use to a Bed and Breakfast Guest House (Use Class C1) (Retrospective) to allow use of man
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Barrow | Date: 2024-07-26
View full details - - Holly View, Beckside Road, Dalton-In-Furness, Cumbria, LA15 8DP
Enlarge two front existing dormers, alterations to front bay window and add an additional velux to front facing roof slope.
Status: Permitted | Council: Barrow | Date: 2024-06-13
View full details - - 13 Fell Croft Dalton-In-Furness Cumbria LA15 8DD
Proposed loft conversion involving the construction of new front pitched roof dormer and rear flat roof dormer.
Status: Permitted | Council: Barrow | Date: 2023-12-05
View full details - - 5 Rowlinson Place Dalton-In-Furness Cumbria LA15 8DH
Change of Use of ground floor plumber�s workshop/lockup/integral garage premises to combine whole building to residential use.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Barrow | Date: 2023-10-26
View full details - - 16 Tudor Square Dalton-in-Furness Cumbria LA15 8RH
Listed Building Consent to remove the existing render and re-render with pebbledash in limestone chippings.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Barrow | Date: 2023-05-10
View full details - - 142 Market Street Dalton-in-Furness Cumbria LA15 8RQ
Change of use from mixed shop/residential to single residential dwelling and associated alterations to front and rear elevations
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Barrow | Date: 2023-03-30
View full details - - 124 Market Street Dalton-in-Furness Cumbria LA15 8RG
Construction of two storey extension to northwest elevation creating snug to ground floor with bathroom and en-suite to first floor; construction of single storey extension to NW elevation creating ut
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Barrow | Date: 2022-11-03
View full details - - Land adjacent to 45 Lord Street Dalton-in-Furness Cumbria LA15 8HE
Two storey (2 bedroomed) dwelling
Status: Permitted | Council: Barrow | Date: 2022-09-22
View full details - - 9 High Bank Dalton-in-Furness Cumbria LA15 8JB
Application for works to trees T1 - Ash tree - Fell - due to Ash die backand T2 - Cherry - Pollard - to form new crown (tree is very one sided) subject of Tree Preservation Order 1997 No. 2
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Barrow | Date: 2022-09-21
View full details - - 11 Tudor Square Dalton-in-Furness Cumbria LA15 8RJ
Rear ground floor extension forming an extended kitchen.
Status: Permitted | Council: Barrow | Date: 2022-06-22
View full details - - 118 Market Street Dalton-in-Furness Cumbria LA15 8RE
Change of use of holiday let C3 to residential
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Barrow | Date: 2022-01-17
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A brief summary of Dalton-In-Furness in Cumbria
Dalton-in-Furness is a town located in the Westmorland and Furness district of Cumbria, England, approximately 4 miles northeast of Barrow-in-Furness. Historically part of Lancashire, it is situated within the parish of Dalton Town with Newton, near the hamlet of Newton-in-Furness. As of the 2011 census, the town had a population of 7,827, making it a key area for potential planning applications and developments.
Property prices in Dalton-In-Furness show an average sale price of £181,076, 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 Dalton-In-Furness a particularly low-crime area.
Dalton-In-Furness 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 Dalton-In-Furness includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Elliscales Quarry SSSI; 1 Ancient Woodland site. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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Planning Activity in Dalton-In-Furness
In the last 24 months, 29 planning applications were submitted near Dalton-In-Furness. 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 Dalton-In-Furness may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 61 days on average, decisions near Dalton-In-Furness slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Dalton-In-Furness were amendments (10), tree works (4), other applications (3).
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