Kirkby Thore, Cumbria Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Kirkby Thore, Cumbria.
Cumbria · England · settlement
About Kirkby Thore
Kirkby Thore is a quaint village and civil parish located in Cumbria, England, within the historic county of Westmorland. Nestled near the scenic Lake District National Park and the Cumbrian Pennines, it features distinct areas such as Bridge End and Cross End. With a population that grew from 731 in 2001 to 758 in 2011, Kirkby Thore is conveniently situated approximately five miles from Appleby-in-Westmorland and eight miles from the larger town of Penrith, making it a notable area for potential planning applications.
Population: 765 (2021)
District: Eden
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £234,130 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Westmorland and Furness
- Parliamentary constituency: Westmorland and Lonsdale
- LSOA: Eden 006F
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Kirkby Thore.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Kirkby Thore.
- 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 Thore based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Kirkby Thore.
- - 3 Centurion Park Kirkby Thore PENRITH CA10 1UL
Conversion of existing single storey integral garage to form bedroom/office and utility area.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2026-01-14
View full details - - Land North of Cross Street Kirkby Thore Penrith CA10 1UT
Erection of two dwellings.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2025-11-11
View full details - - 4 Centurion Park Kirkby Thore Penrith CA10 1UL
Conversion of garage to form additional living accommodation.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2025-09-16
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A brief summary of Kirkby Thore in Cumbria
Kirkby Thore is a quaint village and civil parish located in Cumbria, England, within the historic county of Westmorland. Nestled near the scenic Lake District National Park and the Cumbrian Pennines, it features distinct areas such as Bridge End and Cross End. With a population that grew from 731 in 2001 to 758 in 2011, Kirkby Thore is conveniently situated approximately five miles from Appleby-in-Westmorland and eight miles from the larger town of Penrith, making it a notable area for potential planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 765 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Eden district.
Property prices in Kirkby Thore show an average sale price of £234,130, 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 Thore a particularly low-crime area.
Kirkby Thore has one conservation area within its boundaries: Settle-Carlisle Railway. 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 Thore includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): River Eden and Tributaries SSSI; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): River Eden. 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 Thore
In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Kirkby Thore. The average decision time was 58 days.
At 58 days on average, decisions near Kirkby Thore slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Kirkby Thore were full planning applications (5), advertising consent (1). Full planning applications account for 83% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 5 smaller schemes were submitted.
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.