Foxfield, Cumbria Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Foxfield, Cumbria.
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About Foxfield
Foxfield is a picturesque village located on the west coast of Cumbria, within the Furness district, and was historically part of Lancashire until 1974. Situated on the Duddon Estuary and just outside the Lake District National Park, it lies approximately ten miles northeast of Barrow-in-Furness and one mile from Broughton-in-Furness. Foxfield is included in the parish of Broughton West, making it a relevant area for those researching planning applications in this scenic part of Cumbria.
District: Broughton West
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Area Information
- Admin district: Westmorland and Furness
- Parliamentary constituency: Barrow and Furness
- LSOA: South Lakeland 008A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Foxfield.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Foxfield.
- 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 Foxfield based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Foxfield.
- - Land to the north of The Prince of Wales Foxfield Broughton-In-Furness LA20 6BX
New access and car parking to serve the Prince of Wales Hotel, Foxfield Station and nearby residences, erection of a Coach House with two-storey manager’s accommodation and a commercial unit for a mic
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2026-03-27
View full details - - Prince Of Wales Hotel Foxfield Broughton-in-furness LA20 6BX
Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) attached to planning permission SL/2022/0188 (Replacement new fully accessible access ramp, windows & removal of damaged external dashed render and replacemen
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2026-03-26
View full details - - Land North of Greylags Foxfield BROUGHTON-IN-FURNESS LA20 6BX
Discharge of conditions 3 (surface water & foul water drainage), 5 (materials) & 6 (environmental net gain scheme) attached to planning permission SL/2023/0039 (appeal ref APP/K0940/W/23/3329475)
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2024-09-13
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A brief summary of Foxfield in Cumbria
Foxfield is a picturesque village located on the west coast of Cumbria, within the Furness district, and was historically part of Lancashire until 1974. Situated on the Duddon Estuary and just outside the Lake District National Park, it lies approximately ten miles northeast of Barrow-in-Furness and one mile from Broughton-in-Furness. Foxfield is included in the parish of Broughton West, making it a relevant area for those researching planning applications in this scenic part of Cumbria. It sits within the Broughton West district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Foxfield a particularly low-crime area.
Foxfield 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 Foxfield includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Duddon Estuary SSSI; 1 Ancient Woodland site; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Morecambe Bay; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Morecambe Bay and Duddon Estuary; 1 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Duddon Estuary; 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Foxfield 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 Foxfield
In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Foxfield. The average decision time was 54 days.
The average decision time of 54 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Foxfield were full planning applications (2), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 67% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 2 smaller schemes were submitted.
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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.