Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria.
Cumbria · England · Town
Planning applications in Kirkby Lonsdale are administered by Cumberland Council. View the full Cumberland Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Kirkby Lonsdale
Kirkby Lonsdale is a picturesque town and civil parish located in the Westmorland and Furness district of Cumbria, England, along the scenic River Lune. Situated 13 miles southeast of Kendal on the A65, it has seen a population increase from 1,771 in 2001 to 1,843 by the 2011 Census, making it a vibrant community for potential planning applications.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £287,823 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
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 Kirkby Lonsdale.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Kirkby Lonsdale.
- 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 Kirkby Lonsdale based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
230 planning applications found near Kirkby Lonsdale.
- - 7 Bective Road Kirkby Lonsdale CARNFORTH LA6 2BG
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for the proposed installation of an air source heat pump
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2026-06-30
View full details - - 15 Mill Brow Kirkby Lonsdale CARNFORTH LA6 2AT
Application for the approval of details reserved by condition 10 (External materials) attached to planning permission 2024/1446/FPA
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2026-06-25
View full details - - 15 Mill Brow Kirkby Lonsdale CARNFORTH LA6 2AT
Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) attached to planning permission 2024/1446/FPA (Demolition of existing historically flood damaged house and replacement with flood resilient home)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2026-06-25
View full details - - 16 Main Street Kirkby Lonsdale CARNFORTH LA6 2AE
Application for the approval of details reserved by conditions 4 (Door detail) and 5 (Floor detail) attached to listed building consent 2025/0689/LBC
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2026-06-15
View full details - - 16 Main Street Kirkby Lonsdale CARNFORTH LA6 2AE
Application for the approval of details reserved by conditions 6 (Rooflight detail) and 9 (Window detail) attached to planning permission 2024/1568/LBC
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2026-06-15
View full details - - 16 Main Street Kirkby Lonsdale CARNFORTH LA6 2AE
Application for the approval of details reserved by conditions 6 (Rooflight detail) and 9 (Window detail) attached to planning permission 2024/1567/FPA
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2026-06-15
View full details - - Thornfield 6 Main Street Kirkby Lonsdale CANRFORTH LA6 2AE
Single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2026-06-11
View full details - - 37 Main Street Kirkby Lonsdale CARNFORTH LA6 2AH
Installation of solar panels.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2026-06-04
View full details - - 37 Main Street Kirkby Lonsdale CARNFORTH LA6 2AH
Listed Building Consent for the installation of solar panels
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2026-06-03
View full details - - 5 Fairbank Kirkby Lonsdale CARNFORTH LA6 2BD
Listed Building Consent for the installation of an electric vehicle charging point to the rear wall in the rear courtyard
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2026-05-12
View full details - - The Old Gas House 15 Mill Brow Kirkby Lonsdale CARNFORTH LA6 2AT
A1) Mixed species group, predominantly surpressed and with a bias towards the overhead power line. Northern section are growing out of the wall retaining the upper part of the banking. Stumps to be re
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2026-04-01
View full details - - The Old Gas House 15 Mill Brow Kirkby Lonsdale CARNFORTH LA6 2AT
South Lakeland DC TPO No 281 2016 - T1 & T2) Sycamore, poor specimens with distinct bias over property beneath heavy ivy infestation. Recommended ceypics to retain viable root for continued integrity
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2026-04-01
View full details - - Leyfield Coach House Kirkby Lonsdale CARNFORTH LA6 2DD
South Lakeland DC TPO No 280 2016 - T49) Carry out works as described in Cumbria Tree Surveys Arboricultural Report dated Feb 2026
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2026-03-04
View full details - - 55 Main Street Kirkby Lonsdale Carnforth LA6 2AH
Removal of existing signage, external ATM & Nightsafe Components and making good where removals affect the building.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2026-02-26
View full details - - 55 Main Street Kirkby Lonsdale Carnforth LA6 2AH
Listed Building Consent for the removal of existing signage, external ATM & Nightsafe Components and making good where removals affect the building.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2026-02-26
View full details - - Tillers 5 Rowan Garth Kirkby Lonsdale CARNFORTH LA6 2JR
Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) attached to planning permission 2024/1569/FPA (First floor extension over existing garage & dormer extension to the second floor (rear facing))
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2026-02-19
View full details - - 13-15 Market Street Kirkby Lonsdale CARNFORTH LA6 2AU
Application for the approval of details reserved by condition 6 (Level 2 Survey) attached to Listed Building Consent 2025/2006/LBC
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2026-02-05
View full details - - 11 Market Street Kirkby Lonsdale CARNFORTH LA6 2AU
Application for approval of details reserved by Condition 6 (Level 2 Survey) attached to Listed Building Consent 2025/1444/LBC
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2026-02-04
View full details - - Spice Essence 48-52 Main Street Kirkby Lonsdale CARNFORTH LA6 2AJ
Advertisement Consent for the replacement of a single externally illuminated fascia sign & installation of a non-illuminated hanging sign (Retrospective)
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2026-01-05
View full details - - Spice Essence 48-52 Main Street Kirkby Lonsdale CARNFORTH LA6 2AJ
Listed Building Consent for the replacement of a single externally illuminated fascia sign & installation of a non-illuminated hanging sign (Retrospective)
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2026-01-02
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A brief summary of Kirkby Lonsdale in Cumbria
Kirkby Lonsdale is a picturesque town and civil parish located in the Westmorland and Furness district of Cumbria, England, along the scenic River Lune. Situated 13 miles southeast of Kendal on the A65, it has seen a population increase from 1,771 in 2001 to 1,843 by the 2011 Census, making it a vibrant community for potential planning applications.
Property prices in Kirkby Lonsdale show an average sale price of £287,823, 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 Kirkby Lonsdale a particularly low-crime area.
Kirkby Lonsdale 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 Kirkby Lonsdale includes 3 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.
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Planning Activity in Kirkby Lonsdale
In the last 24 months, 74 planning applications were submitted near Kirkby Lonsdale. Of these, 84% were approved, with an average decision time of 70 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Kirkby Lonsdale maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
At 70 days on average, decisions near Kirkby Lonsdale slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Kirkby Lonsdale were full planning applications (27), tree works (18), listed building and heritage (13). Full planning applications account for 36% 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, 54 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.
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Related Planning Guides
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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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