Kentmere, Cumbria Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Kentmere, Cumbria.
Cumbria · England · settlement
Planning applications in Kentmere are administered by Westmorland And Furness Council. View the full Westmorland And Furness Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Kentmere
Kentmere is a picturesque valley and village located within the Lake District National Park, just a few miles from Kendal in the Westmorland and Furness district of Cumbria. With a population of 159 recorded in the 2011 census, this charming civil parish, historically part of Westmorland, is currently overseen by American philanthropist Terry A. Perkins, making it a notable area for potential planning applications and community development initiatives.
Population: 83 (2021)
District: Westmorland and Furness
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £266,225 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Westmorland and Furness
- Parliamentary constituency: Westmorland and Lonsdale
- LSOA: South Lakeland 005D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Kentmere.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Kentmere.
- 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 Kentmere based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near Kentmere.
- - Kentmere Hall, Kentmere, Kendal, LA8 9JL
Use of building as one holiday let (C3 dwellinghouse)
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Lake District | Date: 2026-04-24
View full details - - Barn to west of Kentmere Hall, Kentmere, Kendal, LA8 9JL
Conversion of agricultural barn to studio annex
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Lake District | Date: 2025-10-23
View full details - - Barn to west of Kentmere Hall, Kentmere, Kendal, LA8 9JL
Conversion of agricultural barn to studio annex
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Lake District | Date: 2025-10-23
View full details - - Land at Brow Top Farm, Kentmere, LA8 9JL
Non material amendment to planning permission 7/2018/5213 (Installation of a 12.5m high timber monopole accommodating 3 no. antennas and 2 no. 600mm transmission dishes (overall structure height 12.5m
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Lake District | Date: 2023-04-25
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A brief summary of Kentmere in Cumbria
Kentmere is a picturesque valley and village located within the Lake District National Park, just a few miles from Kendal in the Westmorland and Furness district of Cumbria. With a population of 159 recorded in the 2011 census, this charming civil parish, historically part of Westmorland, is currently overseen by American philanthropist Terry A. Perkins, making it a notable area for potential planning applications and community development initiatives. The settlement has a population of approximately 83 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Westmorland and Furness district.
Property prices in Kentmere show an average sale price of £266,225, 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 Kentmere a particularly low-crime area.
Kentmere 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 Kentmere includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): River Kent and Tributaries SSSI; 4 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): River Kent; 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, Kentmere 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 Kentmere
In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Kentmere.
The most common application types near Kentmere were full planning applications (1), listed building and heritage (1), amendments (1). Full planning applications account for 33% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 1 smaller scheme were submitted.
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