Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria.
Cumbria · England · Town
About Kirkby Stephen
Kirkby Stephen is a market town and civil parish in Cumbria, England, situated along the A685 and surrounded by picturesque hill country. Approximately 25 miles from Kendal and Penrith, the town is traversed by the River Eden, which originates nearby. As of the 2011 census, Kirkby Stephen had a population of 1,822, reflecting its small but vibrant community, making it an interesting area for planning applications related to rural development and conservation.
Population: 1,894 (2021)
District: Eden
Website: https://www.kirkby-stephen.com/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £294,390 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Westmorland and Furness
- Parliamentary constituency: Westmorland and Lonsdale
- LSOA: Eden 007C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Kirkby Stephen.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Kirkby Stephen.
- 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 Stephen based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
9 planning applications found near Kirkby Stephen.
- - Kings Arms Kings Arms Hotel Market Street Kirkby Stephen CA17 4QN
S211 Conservation Area tree works notification: T1 Beech tree crown reduction and crown lift (in line with annotated photograph). T2 Sycamore - fell. G1 - Conifers x2 - fell. G2 - Willow trees x2 and
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2026-01-21
View full details - - St Stephens Church Church Walk Kirkby Stephen CA17 4QX
S211 Conservation Area tree works notification: T1 Ash - hybrid whole crown reduction/pollard of certain limbs. 2-4m material removal at reduction points, approx 6m material removal to pollard points.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2026-01-12
View full details - - 22A-22B Market Square Kirkby Stephen CA17 4QT
Removal of section of wall to enable replacement of dilapidated window with new door and fanlight on north east elevation.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2025-12-22
View full details - - The Bend Hartley Road KIRKBY STEPHEN CA17 4RX
Demolition of existing bungalow and erection of a replacement bungalow.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2025-08-07
View full details - - 2 and 3 Nateby Road KIRKBY STEPHEN CA17 4QD
Listed Building Consent for the retention of 18no like for like replacement of single glazed white painted timber sliding sash windows with secondary glazing internally to the north and south elevatio
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2025-05-09
View full details - - Building Rear 42 Market Street Kirkby Stephen CA17 4QW
Change of use from storage (class B8) to vehicle servicing/repairs and MOT garage (class B2) (Resubmission of 2024/1523/FPA).
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2025-03-05
View full details - - Upper Eden Visitor Centre Market Street Kirkby Stephen CA17 4QN
Change of roofing material from concrete interlocking tiles to natural slate, and alteration of roof to form a small canopy over external stairs.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2025-02-05
View full details - - The Grotto Market Street KIRKBY STEPHEN CA17 4QN
T1 Weeping Ash to fell and remove all arisings. The tree is in significant decline from Ash dieback. T2 Conifer in raised bed to fell and grub out stump. The client wants to use the raised bed for pla
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2024-12-02
View full details - - CENTURY CHINESE RESTAURANT, 5 WALTONS YARD, MARKET SQUARE, KIRKBY STEPHEN, CA17 4QT
Repalcement of 4no first floor single glazed timber windows with double glazed uPVC windows.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2023-04-28
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A brief summary of Kirkby Stephen in Cumbria
Kirkby Stephen is a market town and civil parish in Cumbria, England, situated along the A685 and surrounded by picturesque hill country. Approximately 25 miles from Kendal and Penrith, the town is traversed by the River Eden, which originates nearby. As of the 2011 census, Kirkby Stephen had a population of 1,822, reflecting its small but vibrant community, making it an interesting area for planning applications related to rural development and conservation. The Town has a population of approximately 1,894 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Eden district.
Property prices in Kirkby Stephen show an average sale price of £294,390, 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 Stephen a particularly low-crime area.
Kirkby Stephen has one conservation area within its boundaries: Kirkby Stephen. 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 Stephen includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Birkett Hill and High Out Wood SSSI, River Eden and Tributaries SSSI; 4 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): North Pennines; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): River Eden; 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, Kirkby Stephen planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at https://www.kirkby-stephen.com/. 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 Kirkby Stephen
In the last 24 months, 10 planning applications were submitted near Kirkby Stephen. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 56 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 Kirkby Stephen.
The average decision time of 56 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Kirkby Stephen were full planning applications (5), tree works (3), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 50% 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, 8 smaller schemes were submitted.
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