Great Broughton, Cumbria Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Great Broughton, Cumbria.
Cumbria · England · settlement
About Great Broughton
Great Broughton is a village located in the Cumberland district of Cumbria, England, now part of the parish of Broughton. With an estimated population of 1,823 in 2017, the village is known for its strong appeal to visitors, making it a noteworthy area for planning applications related to tourism and community development.
District: Broughton
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £264,011 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Cumberland
- Parliamentary constituency: Penrith and Solway
- LSOA: Allerdale 007E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Great Broughton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Great Broughton.
- 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 Broughton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
7 planning applications found near Great Broughton.
- - Cardrona, Moor Road, Great Broughton, Cockermouth CA13 0YT
Variation of Condition 2 (plans) of HOU/2025/0013 Proposed two storey domestic extension and internal alterations
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2026-04-29
View full details - - Barn at East Elms Farm, Moor Road, Great Broughton, Cockermouth CA13 0YT
Prior approval for change of use of barn to dwelling
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2026-03-06
View full details - - The Vicarage, The Green, Little Broughton, CA13 0YG
T1 - Reduce away from House to create approx. 1.5 - 2m clearance on 1x Willow Tree T2 - Reduce away from Garage to create approx. 1.5m Clearance on 1x Willow Tree
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2026-01-14
View full details - - Cardrona, Moor Road, Great Broughton, CA13 0YT
Proposed Extensions & Internal Alterations
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2025-01-15
View full details - - Briery Meadow, Moor Road, Great Broughton, CA13 0YX
Conversion to create a one bedroom holiday let
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2024-11-13
View full details - - 11 Ghyll Bank, Little Broughton, Cockermouth CA13 0LH
Proposed construction of entrance porch and landscaping
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2024-04-29
View full details - - Rose Farm, Main Street, Little Broughton, Cockermouth, CA13 0XZ
A steel portal frame agricultural building together with a concrete apron to front for access to building.
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2023-08-11
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A brief summary of Great Broughton in Cumbria
Great Broughton is a village located in the Cumberland district of Cumbria, England, now part of the parish of Broughton. With an estimated population of 1,823 in 2017, the village is known for its strong appeal to visitors, making it a noteworthy area for planning applications related to tourism and community development. It sits within the Broughton district.
Property prices in Great Broughton show an average sale price of £264,011, 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 Broughton a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Great Broughton includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): River Derwent and Tributaries SSSI; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): River Derwent & Bassenthwaite Lake. 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 Broughton 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 Broughton
In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Great Broughton. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 93 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Great Broughton may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
With an average of 93 days, decisions near Great Broughton 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 Broughton were full planning applications (4), outline applications (1), tree works (1). Full planning applications account for 57% 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, 6 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
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Related Planning Guides
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- 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.