Kearstwick, Cumbria Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Kearstwick, Cumbria.
Cumbria · England · settlement
Planning applications in Kearstwick are administered by Cumberland Council. View the full Cumberland Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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Area Information
- Admin district: North Yorkshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Skipton and Ripon
- LSOA: Craven 001D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Kearstwick.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Kearstwick.
- 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 Kearstwick based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
81 planning applications found near Kearstwick.
- - Underley Home Farm, Underley Business Centre, Kearstwick, Carnforth, LA6 2DY
Approval of details reserved by conditions 3 (Construction Management Plan) 4 (Surface Water Flood Plan) & 10 (Landscaping Plan) of S/09/8A
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Yorkshire Dales | Date: 2025-07-31
View full details - - Kirkby Lonsdale Rugby Club Raygarth Kirkby Lonsdale CARNFORTH LA6 2DS
Installation of 2 x new 15 meter columns c/w LED floodlights
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2024-04-25
View full details - - 1 Fairview, Kirkby Lonsdale, CARNFORTH, LA6 2HF
Variation of conditions 2 (Approved plans) and 7 (Materials) attached to planning permission SL/2021/0670 (Single storey side extension with rear glazed balcony)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2023-10-24
View full details - - Temporary Holiday Site No. THS2973/2024 at Kirkby Lonsdale Rugby Club, Raygarth, Kirkby Lonsdale, CARNFORTH, LA6 2DS
The Camping and Caravanning Club holds a Certificate of Exemption under the Caravan Sites and Control of Development Act 1960. Using the Club's Paragraph 4 of the First Schedule status, proposal to op
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2023-10-20
View full details - - 7 Underley Business Centre, Underley Home Farm, Kearstwick, Carnforth, LA6 2DY
Full planning permission for installation of ground mounted solar panels on land
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Yorkshire Dales | Date: 2023-09-26
View full details - - Kirkby Lonsdale Rugby Club, Raygarth, Kirkby Lonsdale, CARNFORTH, LA6 2DS
Discharge of condition 3 (Landscaping) attached to planning permission SL/2022/0169
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2022-11-30
View full details - - Kirkby Lonsdale Rugby Club Airwave 30 M, Raygarth, Kirkby Lonsdale, CARNFORTH, LA6 2DS
Formal notification of 28 days notice in accordance with Regulation 5 of the Electronic Communications Code) Regulations 2003 (as amended) for works within the cabinet and development ancillary rework
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2022-05-23
View full details - - The Tree House, Fairbank, Kirkby Lonsdale, CARNFORTH, LA6 2DU
Application for a non-material amendment following a grant of planning permission SL/2021/0884
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2022-03-21
View full details - - The Tree House, Fairbank, Kirkby Lonsdale, CARNFORTH, LA6 2DU
Application for a non-material amendment following a grant of planning permission SL/2021/0884 (Variation of conditions 2 (Approved plans) and 3 (External materials) attached to planning permission SL
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2022-03-17
View full details - - Kirkby Lonsdale Rugby Club, Raygarth, Kirkby Lonsdale, CARNFORTH, Cumbria, LA6 2DS
Removal of condition 2 (Temporary period) attached to planning permission SL/2019/0261 (Change of use of land to camping site from 1 May to 1 September each year)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2022-02-21
View full details - - The Tree House, Fairbank, Kirkby Lonsdale, CARNFORTH, LA6 2DU
Variation of conditions 2 (Approved plans) and 3 (External materials) attached to planning permission SL/2020/0971(Erection of 2 dwellings, a new detached garage and the remodelling of the existing Tr
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2021-09-10
View full details - - The Tree House, Fairbank, Kirkby Lonsdale, CARNFORTH, LA6 2DU
Application for a non-material amendment following a grant of planning permission SL/2020/0971 (Erection of 2 dwellings, a new detached garage and the remodelling of the existing Tree House including
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2021-09-07
View full details - - Underley Home Farm, Underley Business Centre, Kearstwick, Carnforth, LA6 2DY
Listed building consent for conversion of existing agricultural buildings to create cafe, estate shop, office, workshop and leisure spaces
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Yorkshire Dales | Date: 2021-07-30
View full details - - Underley Home Farm, Underley Business Centre, Kearstwick, Carnforth, LA6 2DY
Full planning permission for conversion of existing agricultural buildings to create cafe, estate shop, office, workshop and leisure spaces
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Yorkshire Dales | Date: 2021-07-30
View full details - - 1 Fairview, Kirkby Lonsdale, CARNFORTH, LA6 2HF
Single storey side extension with rear glazed balcony
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2021-06-30
View full details - - 12 Raygarth, Kirkby Lonsdale, CARNFORTH, LA6 2DS
Single storey front extension and internal alterations
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2021-03-24
View full details - - The Tree House, Fairbank, Kirkby Lonsdale, CARNFORTH, LA6 2DU
Erection of 2 dwellings, a new detached garage and the remodelling of the existing Tree House including the demolition of the existing detached garage along with modifications to the vehicular entranc
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2020-12-23
View full details - - 4 Fairview, Kirkby Lonsdale, CARNFORTH, LA6 2HF
Demolition of existing porch and conservatory, construction of new single storey rear extension and extension to existing patio
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2020-07-31
View full details - - 2 Fairview, Kirkby Lonsdale, CARNFORTH, LA6 2HF
Single storey attached front garage and replacement single storey rear extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2019-12-19
View full details - - 6 Raygarth, Kirkby Lonsdale, CARNFORTH, LA6 2DS
Single storey front porch and two storey and single storey rear extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2019-09-03
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A brief summary of Kearstwick in Cumbria
Kearstwick is a settlement located in Cumbria, England.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Kearstwick a particularly low-crime area.
Kearstwick has one conservation area within its boundaries: Kirkby Lonsdale. 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 Kearstwick includes 4 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 National Parks: YORKSHIRE DALES. 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, Kearstwick 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 Kearstwick
In the last 24 months, 84 planning applications were submitted near Kearstwick. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 67 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 Kearstwick.
At 67 days on average, decisions near Kearstwick slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Kearstwick were full planning applications (27), tree works (17), discharge of conditions (17). Full planning applications account for 32% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 20 medium-scale applications, 64 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 21 applications
- Refused: 6 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 56 applications
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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.
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