Keswick, Cumbria Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Keswick, Cumbria.
Cumbria · England · Town
About Keswick
Keswick, located in the Cumberland unitary authority area of Cumbria, England, is a vibrant market town and civil parish set within the stunning Lake District National Park. Nestled just north of Derwentwater and approximately four miles from Bassenthwaite Lake, it has a population of 4,658 as of the 2021 census. This picturesque town is a focal point for planning applications, given its unique landscape and tourism potential.
Population: 4,658 (2021)
District: Allerdale
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £365,647 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Cumberland
- Parliamentary constituency: Penrith and Solway
- LSOA: Allerdale 012E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Keswick.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Keswick.
- 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 Keswick based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
42 planning applications found near Keswick.
- - Upper Fitz Park, Station Road, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 4NF
T106 Sitka spruce tree, lack of growth over last 2 years - Fell. T107 Sitka spruce tree, lack of growth over last 2 years - Fell
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Lake District | Date: 2026-05-07
View full details - - Greta Hall, Main Street, Keswick, CA12 5NH
T1 - Sycamore - Fell - dead. T2 - Sycamore - Fell - diseased with Brittle Cinder. T3 - Cherry - Fell - Tree has lifted root plate and damaging drive. T4 - Laurel - Fell - dead. T5, T6, & T7 - Beech tr
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Lake District | Date: 2026-04-22
View full details - - Castlehead Medical Centre, Ambleside Road, Keswick, CA12 4DB
5 Day Notice - Fell Douglas Fir tree
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Lake District | Date: 2026-04-21
View full details - - Upper and Lower Fitz Park, Station Road, Keswick, CA12 4NF
Upper Fitz: TO89 Willow - remove wind-blown tree; TO10 Cedar - hung up branches to be removed; Lower Fitz: TO49 mature Oak - large branch blown off, tidy up back to main stem - 5 Day Notice
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Lake District | Date: 2026-04-10
View full details - - Highfield Hotel, The Heads, Keswick, CA12 5ER
Tree 1: mature monkey puzzle at front of property. Tree 2: mature/ dying fruit tree. Tree 3: Dead larch tree. Specification of works, Tree 1: remove dead wood/branches and low over hanging branches, T
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Lake District | Date: 2026-04-07
View full details - - 14, Stanger Street, Keswick, CA12 5JU
Changes to fenestration and replacement rear porch
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Lake District | Date: 2026-04-02
View full details - - Drop In Centre, Keswick Senior Citizens, Heads Road, Keswick, CA12 5HA
Partial refurbishment of Senior Citizens Club; installation of solar PV panel to roof and installation of air source heat pump to external elevation
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Lake District | Date: 2026-02-24
View full details - - Upper Fitz Park, Station Road, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 4NF
2 x Holly trees (listed as 1 & 2 in notification) - Crown lift two holly trees to 4 metres above ground level. Birch tree (listed as 3 in notification) - Fell to ground level. Horse Chestnut tree (lis
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Lake District | Date: 2026-02-12
View full details - - Moot Hall, Market Square, Keswick, CA12 5JR
Replacement of existing signage with two non-illuminated fascia signs displaying the business name “Twisted Willow” and willow tree logo.
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Lake District | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - Moot Hall, Market Square, Keswick, CA12 5JR
Installation of non-illuminated painted timber signage within existing archways, replacing existing signage. No fixings to historic stonework.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Lake District | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - Moot Hall, Market Square, Keswick, CA12 5JR
Replacement of an existing internal commercial kitchen extractor hood and replacement of an existing extractor wall fan. The proposed works are like-for-like replacements in the same locations as the
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Lake District | Date: 2026-02-06
View full details - - Hope Park, Golf Kiosk And Putting Green, Lake Road, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5DG
Fell x16 Common Ash trees suffering from Ash dieback within the woodland area of Hope Park, marked on the map as the following T132, T133, T128, T136, T137, T135, T134 and T030. These trees have been
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Lake District | Date: 2026-02-05
View full details - - Lower Fitz Park, Station Road, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 4NF
T046 Quercus cerris, remove cracked branch over river bank; T045 Aesculus hippocastanum, crown lift over footpath by 2.5 metres; T050 Fraxinus excelsior, fell due to Ash dieback; T093 Acer pseudoplata
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Lake District | Date: 2026-02-05
View full details - - Unit 2, Southey Hill Industrial Estate, Main Street, Keswick, CA12 5NR
Change of use of existing use from B8 to a gym (Class E)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Lake District | Date: 2025-12-23
View full details - - Castlehead Medical Centre, Ambleside Road, Keswick, CA12 4DB
See Tree Survey submitted as part of the application, listing tree work to be carried out.
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Lake District | Date: 2025-12-22
View full details - - Taiwan, The Heads, Keswick, CA12 5ER
Detached garage
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Lake District | Date: 2025-12-16
View full details - - Lake Road Inn, 10, Lake Road, Keswick, CA12 5BT
The retrospective erection of a Anthracite grey pergola to the rear court yard of the Lake Road Inn Public House
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Lake District | Date: 2025-11-21
View full details - - Castlehead Medical Centre, Ambleside Road, Keswick, CA12 4DB
To carry out engineering operations to resuface and slightly enlarge the existing driveway, including areas of gravel and grass
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Lake District | Date: 2025-11-11
View full details - - The Archway, 17, St John Street, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5AE
Replacent of wooden sliding sash windows on the front and side elevations
Status: Rejected | Type: Heritage | Council: Lake District | Date: 2025-10-17
View full details - - 92 Main Street, Keswick, CA12 5NH
Change of use of site to hot food takeaway (Sui Generis)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Lake District | Date: 2025-10-15
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A brief summary of Keswick in Cumbria
Keswick, located in the Cumberland unitary authority area of Cumbria, England, is a vibrant market town and civil parish set within the stunning Lake District National Park. Nestled just north of Derwentwater and approximately four miles from Bassenthwaite Lake, it has a population of 4,658 as of the 2021 census. This picturesque town is a focal point for planning applications, given its unique landscape and tourism potential. The Town has a population of approximately 4,658 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Allerdale district.
Property prices in Keswick show an average sale price of £365,647, 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 Keswick a particularly low-crime area.
Keswick 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 Keswick includes 3 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Castlehead Wood SSSI, River Derwent and Tributaries SSSI, The Ings SSSI; 11 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): River Derwent & Bassenthwaite Lake; 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.
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Planning Activity in Keswick
In the last 24 months, 55 planning applications were submitted near Keswick. Of these, 68% were approved, with an average decision time of 57 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 Keswick.
At 57 days on average, decisions near Keswick slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Keswick were full planning applications (23), tree works (19), outline applications (4). Full planning applications account for 42% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 28 medium-scale applications, 27 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: 15 applications
- Refused: 5 applications
- Withdrawn: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 33 applications
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