Ennerdale Bridge, Cumbria Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Ennerdale Bridge, Cumbria.
Cumbria · England · settlement
Planning applications in Ennerdale Bridge are administered by Cumberland Council. View the full Cumberland Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Ennerdale Bridge
Ennerdale Bridge is a small hamlet located in Cumbria, England, within the civil parish of Ennerdale and Kinniside. As of the 2011 census, it had a population of 220 residents, making it a quaint community ideal for those interested in planning applications in a rural setting.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £166,382 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Cumberland
- Parliamentary constituency: Whitehaven and Workington
- LSOA: Copeland 004J
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Ennerdale Bridge.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Ennerdale Bridge.
- 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 Ennerdale Bridge based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
15 planning applications found near Ennerdale Bridge.
- - Dalegarth, Ennerdale, Cleator, CA23 3AR
Proposed extension to the side and rear of the property, greenhouse and shed
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Lake District | Date: 2026-05-22
View full details - - Land at Ennerdale Bridge
New off-road multi-user bridleway linking the village to the existing Jubilee Path, and associated development comprising the replacement and relocation of existing field shelter, creation of drainage
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Lake District | Date: 2025-10-10
View full details - - Land at Ennerdale Bridge, Cumbria
Construct a new off-road multi-user bridleway from the recreation ground in the village to the existing jubilee path
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Lake District | Date: 2025-01-10
View full details - - 6, Kirkland Road, Ennerdale, Cleator, Cumbria, CA23 3AZ
Erection of summer house
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Lake District | Date: 2022-07-01
View full details - - 1, Dippers Beck, Kirkland Road, Ennerdale Bridge, Cumbria, CA23 3AZ
Sunroom
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Lake District | Date: 2022-02-24
View full details - - Middle Intack, Ennerdale, Cleator, CA23 3AR
Proposed siting of four handmade timber glamping pods along with recycling/waste, individual parking bays with a turning area, a service/utility hut and associated footpaths and landscaping of the sit
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Lake District | Date: 2021-09-02
View full details - - Far Moor End, Ennerdale, Cleator, CA23 3AS
Single storey extension to the rear and oak framed open porch to the front
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Lake District | Date: 2021-07-16
View full details - - Low Moor End, Ennerdale, Cleator, CA23 3AS
Removal of modern steel portal framed buildings
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Lake District | Date: 2020-07-07
View full details - - Land at Lowmoor End and Broadmoor Plantation, Ennerdale Bridge
Construction of a multi user track and a footbridge
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Lake District | Date: 2019-04-26
View full details - - Kibo, 6, Kirkland Road, Ennerdale, Cleator, Cumbria, CA23 3AZ
Non-material amendment to application 7/2015/4118 - change to windows
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: Lake District | Date: 2016-07-04
View full details - - Kibo, 6 , Kirkland Road, Ennerdale Bridge, Cumbria, CA23 3AZ
Erection of two storey rear extension, single storey front and side extension with a raised terraced area.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Lake District | Date: 2015-11-25
View full details - - Laverick View, 4 , Kirkland Road, Ennerdale Bridge, Cumbria, CA23 3AZ
Confirmation of compliance with condition 3 (samples of timber cladding and roof covering) of planning application 7/2014/4116.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Lake District | Date: 2015-07-15
View full details - - Laverick View, 4 , Kirkland Road, Ennerdale Bridge, Cumbria, CA23 3AZ
Two storey and single storey extension to the rear of the property and one unobscured first floor window on the north (side) elevation
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Lake District | Date: 2014-12-15
View full details - - 1, Dippers Beck, Kirkland Road, Ennerdale Bridge, Cumbria, CA23 3AZ
Remove existing timber canopy above front door and build front porch. Render and roof slates to match existing and white PVCu window and door frames to match existing
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Lake District | Date: 2009-09-15
View full details - - Dippers Beck, Kirkland Road, Ennerdale Bridge, Cumbria, CA23 3AZ
Conversion of existing window (first floor) to french doors, and addition of wrought iron balcony to rear elevation of the property
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Lake District | Date: 2006-05-26
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A brief summary of Ennerdale Bridge in Cumbria
Ennerdale Bridge is a small hamlet located in Cumbria, England, within the civil parish of Ennerdale and Kinniside. As of the 2011 census, it had a population of 220 residents, making it a quaint community ideal for those interested in planning applications in a rural setting.
Property prices in Ennerdale Bridge show an average sale price of £166,382, 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 Ennerdale Bridge a particularly low-crime area.
Ennerdale Bridge 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 Ennerdale Bridge includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): River Ehen (Ennerdale Water to Keekle Confluence) SSSI; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): River Ehen; 1 National Parks: LAKE DISTRICT. 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 Ennerdale Bridge
In the last 24 months, 13 planning applications were submitted near Ennerdale Bridge. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 46 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 Ennerdale Bridge.
The average decision time of 46 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Ennerdale Bridge were full planning applications (4), discharge of conditions (3), outline applications (2). Full planning applications account for 31% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 3 medium-scale applications, 10 smaller schemes were submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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