Search Finsthwaite planning applications
84 applications on record · within 1 km of the centre of Finsthwaite · updated daily · Westmorland and Furness Council
Only 0 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows every one we hold.
- School House, Finsthwaite, Ulverston, LA12 8BLApprovedApproval of details reserved by condition 3 (Biodiversity Net Gain) on application 7/2024/5700 - concreting to yards and roofing feed areas in connection with Natural England catchment sensitive areasConfirmation of compliance with condition attached to planning permissionReceived 20 Jan 2026Decided 12 Mar 20267/2026/5034
- School House, Finsthwaite, Ulverston, LA12 8BLApprovedApproval of details reserved by condition 3 (Biodiversity Net Gain) on application 7/2024/5700 - concreting to yards and roofing feed areas in connection with Natural England catchment sensitive areasBNG - Confirmation of ComplianceReceived 20 Jan 2026Decided 12 Mar 20267/2026/5120
- Land at Bell Intake, High Dam, Finsthwaite, UlverstonRefusedChange of use of the land from use as agriculture to use as a public car park with onsite food and drink sales and associated operational development consisting of the laying of crushed stone to form a hard surface and the erection of a fence and gate.AmendmentReceived 25 Mar 2025Decided 5 Jun 20267/2025/5158
- Fern Cottage, Low Stott Park, Ulverston, LA12 8AXApprovedProposed installation of new package sewage treatment plant.Full Planning applicationReceived 27 Jan 2025Decided 20 Mar 20257/2025/5038
- School House, Finsthwaite, Ulverston, LA12 8BLApprovedConcreting to yards and roofing over feed areas in connection with Natural England catchment sensitive areasFull Planning applicationReceived 12 Dec 2024Decided 8 Aug 20257/2024/5700
Planning in Finsthwaite
Only 6 decisions near Finsthwaite in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Finsthwaite in the last 24 months, from Westmorland and Furness Council's planning register.
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LA12 258 applications in the last 12 months
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About Finsthwaite
Finsthwaite is a quaint village in the Westmorland and Furness district of Cumbria, England, nestled near the scenic Furness Fells and the shores of Windermere. The village features St Peter's Church, a local place of worship, and the Stott Park Bobbin Mill, a historic site that operates as a working museum, offering insights into the region's industrial heritage. This charming location presents potential opportunities for planning applications, particularly in heritage conservation and community development. It sits within the Colton district.
Property prices in Finsthwaite show an average sale price of £318,105, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Finsthwaite area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Finsthwaite a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Finsthwaite has 23 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Finsthwaite 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.
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To comment on or object to a planning application near Finsthwaite, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.
In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Finsthwaite.
The most common types were full planning applications (2), amendments (2), discharge of conditions (1).