Dearham, Cumbria Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Dearham, Cumbria.
Cumbria · England · settlement
About Dearham
Dearham is a village and civil parish located in Cumbria, historically part of Cumberland, and situated near the Lake District National Park. Approximately 2 miles east of Maryport and 5 miles west of Cockermouth, the parish had a population of 2,151 as of the 2021 census. This charming community offers a blend of rural living and accessibility to nearby urban centres, making it a relevant area for those researching planning applications.
Population: 2,667 (2021)
District: Allerdale
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £182,375 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Cumberland
- Parliamentary constituency: Whitehaven and Workington
- LSOA: Allerdale 005D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Dearham.
- 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 Dearham based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Dearham.
- - Land Adjacent to Row Farm, Row Farm, Dearham, Maryport, CA15 7JR
Permission in principle for a new dwelling
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2025-09-17
View full details - - 13 Row Brow, Dearham, Maryport, CA15 7JR
Single storey flat roof extension to rear
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2023-12-22
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A brief summary of Dearham in Cumbria
Dearham is a village and civil parish located in Cumbria, historically part of Cumberland, and situated near the Lake District National Park. Approximately 2 miles east of Maryport and 5 miles west of Cockermouth, the parish had a population of 2,151 as of the 2021 census. This charming community offers a blend of rural living and accessibility to nearby urban centres, making it a relevant area for those researching planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 2,667 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Allerdale district.
Property prices in Dearham show an average sale price of £182,375, 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 Dearham a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Dearham includes 2 Ancient Woodland sites. 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, Dearham 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 Dearham
In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Dearham. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 49 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Dearham may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 49 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Dearham were full planning applications (1), outline applications (1), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 25% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 3 smaller schemes were submitted.
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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.