Lamplugh, Cumbria Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Lamplugh, Cumbria.
Cumbria · England · settlement
About Lamplugh
Lamplugh is a civil parish and dispersed community situated in West Cumbria, on the fringe of the picturesque English Lake District and historically within Cumberland. The population has seen a modest increase, from 763 in 2001 to 805 by the 2011 Census, reflecting a stable, growing community that may influence local planning applications and development projects.
Population: 632 (2021)
District: Copeland
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Area Information
- Admin district: Cumberland
- Parliamentary constituency: Whitehaven and Workington
- LSOA: Allerdale 008E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Lamplugh.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Lamplugh.
- 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 Lamplugh based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Lamplugh.
- - Dockray Meadow Caravan Park, Lamplugh, Cumbria, CA14 4SH
Change of use of land to static caravan site and removal of redundant former reception building and associated site works
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Lake District | Date: 2025-09-16
View full details - - Dockray Meadow Caravan Park, Lamplugh, Cumbria, CA14 4SH
Use of land as a Caravan site for 53 touring caravans
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Lake District | Date: 2024-10-30
View full details - - LAMPLUGH CROFT HOUSE, FRIZINGTON TO COPELAND BOUNDARY VIA ROWRAH, LAMPLUGH
PRIOR APPROVAL OF PROPOSED EXTENSION TO CREATE SUNROOM/KITCHEN EXTENSION
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Copeland | Date: 2022-09-14
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A brief summary of Lamplugh in Cumbria
Lamplugh is a civil parish and dispersed community situated in West Cumbria, on the fringe of the picturesque English Lake District and historically within Cumberland. The population has seen a modest increase, from 763 in 2001 to 805 by the 2011 Census, reflecting a stable, growing community that may influence local planning applications and development projects. The settlement has a population of approximately 632 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Copeland district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Lamplugh a particularly low-crime area.
Lamplugh 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 Lamplugh includes 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 Lamplugh
In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Lamplugh. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 78 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Lamplugh may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision period of 78 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Lamplugh were full planning applications (1), amendments (1), other applications (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, 1 large-scale (major) development, 1 medium-scale application, 1 smaller scheme were submitted.
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