Grange, Cumbria Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Grange, Cumbria.
Cumbria · England · settlement
Planning applications in Grange are administered by Cumberland Council. View the full Cumberland Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Grange
Grange, also known as Grange in Borrowdale, is a picturesque village located in the Lake District of Cumbria. Situated just off the B5289 road, it lies south of Derwent Water and approximately 4 miles from Keswick, making it an appealing area for potential planning applications in a scenic and historically rich setting.
District: Borrowdale
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £365,647 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Cumberland
- Parliamentary constituency: Penrith and Solway
- LSOA: Allerdale 012F
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Grange.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Grange.
- 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 Grange based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
1 planning application found near Grange.
- - Bybeck, Grange, Keswick, CA12 5UQ
Demolition of sun room, single-storey garden room extension, replacement porch, replacement store with covered link to house, alterations to fenestration and replacement windows, internal alterations.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Lake District | Date: 2025-11-24
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A brief summary of Grange in Cumbria
Grange, also known as Grange in Borrowdale, is a picturesque village located in the Lake District of Cumbria. Situated just off the B5289 road, it lies south of Derwent Water and approximately 4 miles from Keswick, making it an appealing area for potential planning applications in a scenic and historically rich setting. It sits within the Borrowdale district.
Property prices in Grange show an average sale price of £365,647, 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 Grange a particularly low-crime area.
Grange 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 Grange includes 4 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): River Derwent and Tributaries SSSI, Hollows Farm Section SSSI, Lodore - Troutdale Woods SSSI and 1 more; 10 Ancient Woodland sites; 3 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Borrowdale Woodland Complex, Lake District High Fells, River Derwent & Bassenthwaite Lake; 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, Grange 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 Grange
In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Grange. The average decision time was 83 days.
The average decision period of 83 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Grange were full planning applications (2). Full planning applications account for 100% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications was 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.