Great Strickland, Cumbria Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Great Strickland, Cumbria.
Cumbria · England · settlement
About Great Strickland
Great Strickland is a picturesque village and civil parish located in the Eden Valley, nestled between the Cumbrian mountains and the Pennines. Situated 5 miles southeast of Penrith, this former Westmorland area had a population of 370 at the 2011 Census, reflecting growth since 2001 when it recorded 342 residents. The village, which includes the nearby settlement of Little Strickland and Thrimby, offers a charming rural setting for potential planning applications.
Population: 258 (2021)
District: Eden
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £234,130 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Westmorland and Furness
- Parliamentary constituency: Penrith and Solway
- LSOA: Eden 001D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Great Strickland.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Great Strickland.
- 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 Strickland based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
6 planning applications found near Great Strickland.
- - Barn East of Town End Farm Great Strickland PENRITH CA10 3DF
Change of use of a barn to a dwelling including associated operations.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2026-01-20
View full details - - Oak Farm Great Strickland Penrith CA10 3DF
Outline application for demolition of existing agricultural buildings and erection of a residential development of up to five dwellings, with all matters reserved.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2026-01-14
View full details - - Town Head Farm Great Strickland Penrith CA10 3DJ
Outline application for a residential development, with all matters reserved.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2025-12-15
View full details - - Strickland Arms Great Strickland PENRITH CA10 3DF
Removal of existing timber structure and placement of an internally stripped and cladded static caravan with decking to be used as a bike store.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2025-05-06
View full details - - Town Head Farm Great Strickland Penrith CA10 3DJ
Regulation 77 Application following on from prior approval reference 2024/1918/PACOU for the changes of use of agricultural buildings to create five dwellinghouses (Use Class C3) and for associated op
Status: Undecided | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2024-12-11
View full details - - Fallowfield Great Strickland PENRITH CA10 3DF
Proposed garage.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2024-01-08
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A brief summary of Great Strickland in Cumbria
Great Strickland is a picturesque village and civil parish located in the Eden Valley, nestled between the Cumbrian mountains and the Pennines. Situated 5 miles southeast of Penrith, this former Westmorland area had a population of 370 at the 2011 Census, reflecting growth since 2001 when it recorded 342 residents. The village, which includes the nearby settlement of Little Strickland and Thrimby, offers a charming rural setting for potential planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 258 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Eden district.
Property prices in Great Strickland show an average sale price of £234,130, 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 Strickland a particularly low-crime area.
Great Strickland 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 Great Strickland includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): River Eden and Tributaries SSSI; 6 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): River Eden; 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, Great Strickland 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 Strickland
In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Great Strickland. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 92 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 Strickland.
With an average of 92 days, decisions near Great Strickland 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 Strickland were full planning applications (2), outline applications (2). Full planning applications account for 40% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 4 medium-scale applications, 1 smaller scheme were submitted.
Nearby Towns
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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.