Search High Lorton planning applications
8 applications on record · within 1 km of the centre of High Lorton · updated daily · Cumberland Council
Only 1 application in the last 90 days, so this shows every one we hold.
- The Old Police House, High Lorton, Cockermouth, CA13 9ULAwaiting decisionProposed single storey extension to the side of the houseFull Planning applicationReceived 3 Sep 20267/2026/2161
- Meadow Bank, High Lorton, Cockermouth, CA13 9UGApprovedConstruction of a single storey sun room extensionFull Planning applicationReceived 20 Feb 2026Decided 9 Apr 20267/2026/2037
- Yew Tree Hall, High Lorton, Cockermouth, CA13 9UJApprovedExtension and alterationsListed Building Consent applicationReceived 22 Jan 2026Decided 8 May 20267/2026/2016
- Yew Tree Hall, High Lorton, Cockermouth, CA13 9UJApprovedExtension and alterationsFull Planning applicationReceived 22 Jan 2026Decided 8 May 20267/2026/2015
- Orchard Cottage, High Lorton, Cockermouth, CA13 9UQRefusedUse as dwelling house - discharge of existing S106 and substitution with new agreement containing local occupancy criteria in accordance with current Housing supplementary planning documentModify planning obligationReceived 24 Jun 2025Decided 23 Sep 20257/2025/2135
Planning in High Lorton
Only 5 decisions near High Lorton in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.
Applications within 1 km of the centre of High Lorton in the last 24 months, from Cumberland Council's planning register.
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CA13 144 applications in the last 12 months
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About High Lorton
High Lorton is a picturesque village located in the Cumberland district of Cumbria, England, and is part of the civil parish of Lorton, which also includes Low Lorton. Nestled at the northern end of the Vale of Lorton, the area is surrounded by stunning fells, including Grasmoor and Hopegill Head, making it an attractive location for outdoor enthusiasts. Approximately 4 miles from Cockermouth, residents and planners benefit from easy access to the A66 road, with nearby communities such as Loweswater and Brigham enhancing its appeal.
Property prices in High Lorton show an average sale price of £259,470, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the High Lorton area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes High Lorton a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around High Lorton has 6 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, High Lorton 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.
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To comment on or object to a planning application near High Lorton, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.
In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near High Lorton.
The most common types were full planning applications (3), listed building and heritage (1), discharge of conditions (1). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.