Ireleth, Cumbria Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Ireleth, Cumbria.
Cumbria · England · settlement
Planning applications in Ireleth are administered by Westmorland And Furness Council. View the full Westmorland And Furness Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Ireleth
Ireleth, part of the civil parish of Askam and Ireleth in Cumbria, is situated near Barrow-in-Furness. This area, historically part of Lancashire, comprises two coastal villages that have merged into a single settlement over time. The parish had a population of 3,632 in 2001, which decreased to 3,462 by the 2011 census, making it a noteworthy location for planning applications and community development.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Westmorland and Furness
- Parliamentary constituency: Barrow and Furness
- LSOA: Barrow-in-Furness 001A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Ireleth.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Ireleth.
- 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 Ireleth based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
71 planning applications found near Ireleth.
- - 1 Sun Street Askam-In-Furness Cumbria LA16 7ET
Application for a Non-Material Amendment Following a Grant of Planning Permission B21/2023/0214 (extension to an existing outbuilding (retrospective planning) and new off-road parking space/EV charge
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Barrow | Date: 2026-07-07
View full details - - Greenbank Ireleth Brow Askam-In-Furness Cumbria LA16 7HB
Single storey side and rear extension to the garage, with pitched roof and new gable, for habitable space. Removal of centre pier at front of garage to allow for larger garage door
Status: Undecided | Council: Barrow | Date: 2026-05-01
View full details - - Far Old Park Ireleth Brow Askam-In-Furness Cumbria LA16 7HD
Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed Agricultural Building
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Barrow | Date: 2026-04-14
View full details - - 4 Ireleth Brow Askam-In-Furness Cumbria LA16 7HB
Ash tree within a Conservation Area to be felled due to ash die back.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Barrow | Date: 2026-03-27
View full details - - 4 Ireleth Brow Askam-In-Furness Cumbria LA16 7HB
Replacement front porch.
Status: Undecided | Council: Barrow | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - 252 Ireleth Road Askam-In-Furness Cumbria LA16 7DS
Application for a Certificate of Lawfulness of Proposed Use or Development (CLOPUD) to increase the number of children accommodated from three to four
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Barrow | Date: 2026-01-22
View full details - - The Old Parsonage Sun Street Askam-In-Furness Cumbria LA16 7ET
Removal of redundant detached wc's. Construction of a detached, single storey building forming a store room
Status: Undecided | Council: Barrow | Date: 2026-01-19
View full details - - 4 Ireleth Brow Askam-In-Furness Cumbria LA16 7HB
Section 211 application for works to Trees within a conservation area - T1 Ash - prune to create 2-3m clearance from building, T2 Sycamore - prune to create 2-3m clearance from building, T6 Ash - fell
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Barrow | Date: 2025-10-31
View full details - - The Old Parsonage, Sun Street, Ireleth, Askam in Furness, Cumbria, LA16 7ET
Removal of redundant detached wc's. Construction of a detached single storey building forming a store room
Status: Undecided | Council: Barrow | Date: 2025-10-28
View full details - - 4 Ireleth Brow Askam-In-Furness Cumbria LA16 7HB
Erection of two storey rear extension, single storey side and rear extension
Status: Undecided | Council: Barrow | Date: 2025-07-01
View full details - - Low Brookside, Saves Lane, Askam-In-Furness, Cumbria, LA16 7EH
Listed Building Consent for replacement of windows with a mixture of timber sliding sash and casement frames, replacement timber doors, exterior decoration, repairs to internal plasterwork and ceiling
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Barrow | Date: 2025-06-06
View full details - - Low Brookside, Saves Lane, Askam-In-Furness, Cumbria, LA16 7EH
Listed Building Consent for re-roofing (re-using existing slate and sourcing Burlington slate to match), chimney repairs, replacement of rainwater goods and replacement rooflight
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Barrow | Date: 2025-06-06
View full details - - Low Brookside Saves Lane Askam-In-Furness Cumbria LA16 7EH
Listed Building Consent for proposed repair works to roof, chimney stacks, guttering and downpipes, painting, plastering, electrical and plumbing works
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Barrow | Date: 2025-04-07
View full details - - Low Brookside Saves Lane Askam-In-Furness Cumbria LA16 7EH
Listed Building Consent for replacement windows and doors
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Barrow | Date: 2025-04-07
View full details - - 11 Ireleth Saves Lane Askam-In-Furness Cumbria LA16 7EG
Application for a Certificate of Lawfulness of Proposed Use or Development (CLOPUD) for use of outbuilding for storage of alcohol in relation to a small online business
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Barrow | Date: 2025-01-27
View full details - - 12 Hollowgate Askam-In-Furness Cumbria LA16 7ES
Single storey rear extension forming a kitchen and internal alterations.
Status: Permitted | Council: Barrow | Date: 2024-07-10
View full details - - 10 Hollowgate Askam-In-Furness Cumbria LA16 7ES
Single storey rear extension forming a kitchen and internal alterations.
Status: Permitted | Council: Barrow | Date: 2024-07-09
View full details - - 1 Askam View Ireleth Askam-In-Furness Cumbria LA16 7ER
Removal of existing garage and construction of a ground floor side extension Forming:- Lounge, kitchen and sunroom. Creation of a dormer and ground floor front window to front of house elevation.
Status: Withdrawn | Council: Barrow | Date: 2024-06-14
View full details - - 67 Saves Lane, Askam-In-Furness, Cumbria, LA16 7HL.
Construction of front single storey pitched roof extension and associated internal layout alterations to create open-plan living/kitchen diner with separate sunroom, utility and WC; construction of fi
Status: Permitted | Council: Barrow | Date: 2024-03-11
View full details - - Linmoor Ireleth Brow Askam-In-Furness Cumbria LA16 7HD
Application for a non-material amendment following grant of planning permission B18/2022/0524 (Front and rear single story ground floor extensions forming all weather play areas) to allow for the repl
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Barrow | Date: 2023-09-13
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A brief summary of Ireleth in Cumbria
Ireleth, part of the civil parish of Askam and Ireleth in Cumbria, is situated near Barrow-in-Furness. This area, historically part of Lancashire, comprises two coastal villages that have merged into a single settlement over time. The parish had a population of 3,632 in 2001, which decreased to 3,462 by the 2011 census, making it a noteworthy location for planning applications and community development.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Ireleth a particularly low-crime area.
Ireleth 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 Ireleth includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Duddon Estuary SSSI; 4 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Morecambe Bay; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Morecambe Bay and Duddon Estuary; 1 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Duddon Estuary. 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, Ireleth 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 Ireleth
In the last 24 months, 22 planning applications were submitted near Ireleth. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 58 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Ireleth may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 58 days on average, decisions near Ireleth slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Ireleth were listed building and heritage (4), outline applications (3), tree works (3). The high proportion of heritage applications reflects the historic character of the area and the presence of listed buildings or conservation areas nearby.
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