Dunnerholme, Cumbria Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Dunnerholme, Cumbria.
Cumbria · England · settlement
Planning applications in Dunnerholme are administered by Westmorland And Furness Council. View the full Westmorland And Furness Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Westmorland and Furness
- Parliamentary constituency: Barrow and Furness
- LSOA: South Lakeland 008B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Dunnerholme.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Dunnerholme.
- 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 Dunnerholme based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
13 planning applications found near Dunnerholme.
- - Guards Farm Kirkby-in-furness LA17 7TU
Prior Notification under schedule 2, part 6, class A, for the proposed resurfacing of existing broken concrete yards
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2025-04-14
View full details - - 8 Dunnerholme Cottages, Dunnerholme, Kirkby-In-Furness, Cumbria, LA17 7TU
Proposed porch at ground level and new door at first floor level on front with small pitched roof above.
Status: Rejected | Council: Barrow | Date: 2024-06-18
View full details - - Guards Farm Kirkby In Furness KIRKBY-IN-FURNESS LA17 7TU
Change of use of land for the siting of two shepherds huts (Resubmission of SL/2023/0635)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2024-01-17
View full details - - Guards Farm, KIRKBY-IN-FURNESS, LA17 7TU
Change of use of land for the siting of two shepherds huts
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2023-08-22
View full details - - 8 Dunnerholme Cottages Dunnerholme Kirkby-In-Furness Cumbria LA17 7TU
Two storey rear extension and rear dormer, forming ground floor shower room, extended kitchen and dining area, sitting area, outdoor covered seating area, study and first floor extended bedroom, with
Status: Permitted | Council: Barrow | Date: 2023-08-02
View full details - - Marsh Grange Barn Dunnerholme Askam-in-Furness Cumbria LA17 7TU
New dwelling with retention of the existing two-sided wall structure.
Status: Withdrawn | Council: Barrow | Date: 2022-07-25
View full details - - 2 Dunnerholme Cottages Dunnerholme Askam-in-Furness Cumbria LA17 7TU
Replacement of existing single storey rear extension with new inset balcony. Replacement front porch. Replacement windows.
Status: Permitted | Council: Barrow | Date: 2022-06-01
View full details - - Little Guards, Guards Farm, KIRKBY-IN-FURNESS, LA17 7TU
Single storey front extension & internal alterations
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2021-07-20
View full details - - Land adjacent to Dunnerholme Cottages Dunnerholme Askam-in-Furness Cumbria LA17 7TU
Installation of a new package treatment plant to replace an old septic tank
Status: Permitted | Council: Barrow | Date: 2019-08-02
View full details - - Guards Farm, KIRKBY IN FURNESS, LA17 7TU
Installation of a roof over existing agricultural midden, demolition of agricultural building and erection of replacement agricultural store
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2018-07-05
View full details - - Marsh Grange Farmhouse Dunnerholme Askam-in-Furness Cumbria LA17 7TU
Notification of Prior Approval for a Proposed Changed of Agricultural Building to a Dwelling (Class C3) and for Associated Operational Development
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Barrow | Date: 2017-06-08
View full details - - Marsh Grange Farmhouse Dunnerholme Askam-in-Furness Cumbria LA17 7TU
Prior Approval - Change of use of agricultural building to a single dwelling.
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Barrow | Date: 2017-04-12
View full details - - Marsh Grange Farmhouse Dunnerholme Askam-in-Furness Cumbria LA17 7TU
Notification of prior approval for a proposed change of use of Agricultural building for the conversion of a traditional stone barn associated with old water mill into two residential units with parki
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Barrow | Date: 2015-10-27
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A brief summary of Dunnerholme in Cumbria
Dunnerholme is a settlement located in Cumbria, England.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Dunnerholme a particularly low-crime area.
Dunnerholme 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 Dunnerholme includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Duddon Estuary SSSI; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Morecambe Bay; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Morecambe Bay and Duddon Estuary; 1 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Duddon Estuary. 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, Dunnerholme 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 Dunnerholme
In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Dunnerholme. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 42 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 Dunnerholme.
The average decision time of 42 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Dunnerholme were outline applications (1).
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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.