Fenton, Cumbria Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Fenton, Cumbria.
Cumbria · England · settlement
About Fenton
Fenton is a quaint village located in the Cumberland district of Cumbria, England, situated close to the small town of Brampton. Its rural charm and proximity to urban amenities make it a noteworthy area for potential planning applications and developments.
District: Hayton
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £256,189 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Cumberland
- Parliamentary constituency: Carlisle
- LSOA: Carlisle 002C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Fenton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Fenton.
- 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 Fenton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
51 planning applications found near Fenton.
- - Inwood, How Mill, Brampton, CA8 9JY
Erection Of Single Storey Rear Extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Carlisle | Date: 2026-04-13
View full details - 26/0193 - Bank Barn, How Mill, Brampton, CA8 9JY
Change Of Use Of Office To 1no. Dwelling (Revised Proposal Following Previous Approval 24/0134)
Status: Undecided | Council: Cumberland | Date: 2026-04-02 - - Fenton Farm, Fenton, How Mill, Brampton, CA8 9JZ
Non Material Amendment Of Previously Approved Application 24/0173 To Make Minor Changes To All 9no. Bungalows
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Carlisle | Date: 2025-06-02
View full details - - Jonathans Farmhouse, Fenton, How Mill, Brampton, CA8 9JZ
Change Of Use Of Land To Residential Garden Meadow (Part Retrospective)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Carlisle | Date: 2025-02-25
View full details - - Land to the North of Yew Tree Farm, Fenton, How Mill, Brampton, CA8 9JZ
Creation Of Access Tracks
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Carlisle | Date: 2024-10-15
View full details - - Plot 2, Fenton Farm, Fenton, How Mill, Carlisle, CA8 9LZ
Variation Of Condition 2 (Approved Documents) Of Previously Approved Application 12/0133 (Erection Of 2no. Dwellings) To Amend The House Type
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Carlisle | Date: 2024-07-09
View full details - - L/A Willowdale, Fenton, How Mill, Carlisle CA8 9LZ
Variation Of Condition 2 (Approved Documents) Of Previously Approved Application 21/0827 (Erection Of 2no. Detached Dwellings) To Amend The Details To Plot 2
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Carlisle | Date: 2024-07-02
View full details - - Cedar Barn, How, Brampton, CA8 9JY
Non Material Amendment Of Previously Approved Planning Permission 24/0102 (Erection Of Detached Garage (Revised Application)) For Replacement Of Approved K Rend With Vertical Cedar Boarding And Replac
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Carlisle | Date: 2024-05-29
View full details - - Fenton Farm, Fenton, How Mill, Brampton, CA8 9JZ
Erection Of 9no. Bungalows
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Carlisle | Date: 2024-03-14
View full details - - High Stand, How Mill, Brampton, CA8 9JT
Proposed Residential Development (Outline)
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Carlisle | Date: 2023-03-29
View full details - - Fenton Grange, Fenton, How Mill, Brampton, CA8 9JZ
Enclosure Of Carport To Create Garage (Revised Application)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Carlisle | Date: 2022-07-12
View full details - - The Hayloft & The Byre, Fenton, How Mill, Brampton, CA8 9JZ
Addition Of Internal Staircase; Replacement Of Arched Wooden Garage Doors With Bespoke Glazed Timber Door; Works To Convert Existing Integral Workshop And Garage Into Living Accommodation; Creation Of
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Carlisle | Date: 2022-01-24
View full details - - The Hayloft & The Byre, Fenton, How Mill, Brampton, CA8 9JZ
Change Of Use Of 2no. Self-Catering Units To 1no. Dwelling; Addition Of Internal Staircase; Replacement Of Arched Wooden Garage Doors With Bespoke Glazed Timber Door; Conversion Of Existing Integral W
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Carlisle | Date: 2022-01-24
View full details - - The Hayloft & The Byre, Fenton, How Mill, Brampton, CA8 9JZ
Regularization Of Previously Approved Listed Building Consent 92/0691 (Retrospective Application For Alteration & Extension To Convert Barn To 2no. Self Catering Units, Including Rebuilding Of Front W
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Carlisle | Date: 2022-01-24
View full details - - L/A Willowdale, Fenton, How Mill, Carlisle CA8 9LZ
Variation Of Condition 2 (Approved Documents) Of Previously Approved Application 18/0695 (Erection Of 2no. Detached Dwellings) To Amend The Details To Plot 2
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Carlisle | Date: 2021-08-18
View full details - - L/A Willowdale, Fenton, How Mill, Carlisle CA8 9LZ
Variation Of Condition 2 (Approved Documents) Of Previously Approved Application 18/0695 (Erection Of 2no. Detached Dwellings) To Amend The Details To Plot 1
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Carlisle | Date: 2021-02-04
View full details - - Barns at Yew Tree Farm, Fenton, How Mill, Brampton, CA8 9JZ
Change Of Use Of Former Commercial Premises To Create 2no. Dwellings Together With Conversion Of Part Of Barn To Form Extension To Existing Dwelling
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Carlisle | Date: 2020-05-18
View full details - - Barn at Yew Tree Farm, Fenton, How Mill, Brampton, CA8 9JZ
Conversion Of Barn To Provide 2no. Dwellings
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Carlisle | Date: 2020-01-22
View full details - - L/A Fenton Farm, Fenton, How Mill, Brampton, CA8 9JZ
Erection Of 8no. Dwellings (Reserved Matters Application Pursuant To Outline Approval 15/1174)
Status: Conditions | Type: Outline | Council: Carlisle | Date: 2019-01-31
View full details - - L/A Willowdale, Fenton, How Mill, Carlisle CA8 9LZ
Erection Of 2no. Detached Dwellings (Reserved Matters Application Pursuant To Outline Approval 15/0945)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Carlisle | Date: 2018-07-30
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A brief summary of Fenton in Cumbria
Fenton is a quaint village located in the Cumberland district of Cumbria, England, situated close to the small town of Brampton. Its rural charm and proximity to urban amenities make it a noteworthy area for potential planning applications and developments. It sits within the Hayton district.
Property prices in Fenton show an average sale price of £256,189, 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 Fenton a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Fenton includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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, Fenton 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 Fenton
In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near Fenton. 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 Fenton 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 Fenton were full planning applications (2), discharge of conditions (2), amendments (2). Full planning applications account for 22% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
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