Dragley Beck, Cumbria Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Dragley Beck, Cumbria.
Cumbria · England · settlement
About Dragley Beck
Dragley Beck is a hamlet located in Cumbria, England, formerly part of Lancashire. Notably, it is the birthplace of Sir John Barrow (1764-1848), a prominent figure in the establishment of the Royal Geographical Society, which may be relevant for cultural heritage considerations in local planning applications.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £299,850 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Westmorland and Furness
- Parliamentary constituency: Barrow and Furness
- LSOA: South Lakeland 008D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Dragley Beck.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Dragley Beck.
- 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 Dragley Beck based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
8 planning applications found near Dragley Beck.
- - 13 Lime Tree Road ULVERSTON LA12 9EZ
Lawful Development Certificate for a proposed single storey rear extension replacing existing conservatory to forming living room and WC.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - 69 Holyoake Terrace Watery Lane ULVERSTON LA12 9DD
Proposed two storey side extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - West End Farm West End Lane ULVERSTON LA12 9HW
Deed of Variation to the Section 106 Agreement dated 13 August 2025, associated with planning permission 2024/0229/FPA, to remove clauses 5.3 and 5.4 of the original agreement and replace them with re
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - Vacant land between 27 & 33 Watery Lane Ulverston LA12 9DD
Erection of self-build dwelling (Resubmission of 2025/1068/FPA)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2025-12-15
View full details - - West End Farm West End Lane ULVERSTON LA12 9HW
Advertisement consent for a non-illuminated V-board (2000mm x 3000mm) made of digitally printed aluminium composite panels with gloss over-laminate, mounted on three 89mm steel posts in V formation, w
Status: Conditions | Type: Advertising | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2025-12-02
View full details - - Coop Priory Road Ulverston LA12 9HR
Installation of two rapid electric vehicle charging stations and ancillary equipment, including one fully accessible rapid EV charging bay.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2025-10-15
View full details - - Vacant land between 27 and 33 Watery Lane ULVERSTON LA12 9DD
Erection of detached self-build dwelling previously approved under planning permission S/2005/0888 (part retrospective)
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2025-06-04
View full details - - Land adjacent to Marl Business Park Morecambe Road Ulverston Cumbria LA12 9FU
Change of use of existing letting units to motor repair and servicing, raising roof of existing building & erection of portal frame MOT testing facility
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2024-04-24
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A brief summary of Dragley Beck in Cumbria
Dragley Beck is a hamlet located in Cumbria, England, formerly part of Lancashire. Notably, it is the birthplace of Sir John Barrow (1764-1848), a prominent figure in the establishment of the Royal Geographical Society, which may be relevant for cultural heritage considerations in local planning applications.
Property prices in Dragley Beck show an average sale price of £299,850, 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 Dragley Beck a particularly low-crime area.
Dragley Beck has one conservation area within its boundaries: Ulverston. 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Dragley Beck 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 Dragley Beck
In the last 24 months, 38 planning applications were submitted near Dragley Beck. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 82 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Dragley Beck.
The average decision period of 82 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Dragley Beck were full planning applications (13), discharge of conditions (11), outline applications (5). Full planning applications account for 34% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 6 medium-scale applications, 32 smaller schemes were submitted.
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Related Planning Guides
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- 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.