Great Blencow, Cumbria Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Great Blencow, Cumbria.
Cumbria · England · settlement
Planning applications in Great Blencow are administered by Westmorland And Furness Council. View the full Westmorland And Furness Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Great Blencow
Great Blencow is a quaint village located near Penrith in Cumbria, England, divided by the River Petteril into two distinct areas: Great Blencow to the south and Little Blencow to the north. While Great Blencow falls under the civil parish of Dacre, Little Blencow is part of the Greystoke parish. This charming locality may present unique opportunities and considerations for those exploring planning applications in the region.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £325,145 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Westmorland and Furness
- Parliamentary constituency: Penrith and Solway
- LSOA: Eden 004D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Great Blencow.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Great Blencow.
- 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 Great Blencow based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
6 planning applications found near Great Blencow.
- - Land to the side and rear of Mar Azul Blencow Penrith CA11 0DG
Outline application for a residential development of five dwellings, with all matters reserved.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - Ivy Cottage Blencow Penrith CA11 0DG
Lawful Development Certificate for proposed alterations to an existing outbuilding to change the existing door to a window on the south west elevation and change the existing window to a door on the n
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2025-11-19
View full details - - Winder House Blencow Penrith CA11 0DB
Proposed general purpose agricultural building and access.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2025-10-01
View full details - - Rose Cottage Blencow PENRITH CA11 0DG
Change of use of agricultural land to residential use and construction of new side boundary wall. Part retrospective.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2025-09-26
View full details - - The Cottage Blencow Penrith CA11 0DG
Listed Building Consent for the retention of works to convert an outbuilding to form additional living accommodation.
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2025-05-23
View full details - - LITTLE BLENCOW FARM, BLENCOW, PENRITH, CA11 0DG
Infilling, raising height and roofing over of existing silage structures to form silage storage buildings.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2023-04-14
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A brief summary of Great Blencow in Cumbria
Great Blencow is a quaint village located near Penrith in Cumbria, England, divided by the River Petteril into two distinct areas: Great Blencow to the south and Little Blencow to the north. While Great Blencow falls under the civil parish of Dacre, Little Blencow is part of the Greystoke parish. This charming locality may present unique opportunities and considerations for those exploring planning applications in the region.
Property prices in Great Blencow show an average sale price of £325,145, 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 Great Blencow a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Great Blencow includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Great Blencow Meadows & Fen SSSI. 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, Great Blencow 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 Great Blencow
In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Great Blencow. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 97 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 Great Blencow.
With an average of 97 days, decisions near Great Blencow take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Great Blencow were full planning applications (3), outline applications (2), listed building and heritage (1). Full planning applications account for 50% 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, 5 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Little Blencow planning applications
- Laithes planning applications
- Johnby planning applications
- Newton Reigny planning applications
- Greystoke planning applications
- Catterlen planning applications
- Greystoke Gill planning applications
- Skelton planning applications
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.