Langwathby, Cumbria Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Langwathby, Cumbria.
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About Langwathby
Langwathby, located in northern Cumbria and part of the historic county of Cumberland, is a charming village and civil parish situated approximately 5 miles northeast of Penrith along the A686 road. Nestled on the east bank of the River Eden, Langwathby had a population of 748 in the 2001 census, which rose to 866 by the 2011 census, indicating a modest growth in the community. This village presents opportunities for planning applications in a picturesque rural setting.
Population: 796 (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: Penrith and Solway
- LSOA: Eden 004F
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Langwathby.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Langwathby.
- 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 Langwathby based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Langwathby.
- - Atherstone Langwathby PENRITH CA10 1LG
Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) for design amendments, addition of solar panels and a lean to extension, attached to approval 19/0393 (Conversion of existing barn to two storey residential d
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2026-04-14
View full details - - 13 Low Farm Langwathby Penrith CA10 1NH
Rear kitchen extension and pergola.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2025-12-15
View full details - - Sports Pavilion Edenhall CA11 8SY
Retrospective siting of 1no storage container and 2no storage sheds, and proposed siting of 1no additional container for storage of sports club equipment.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2023-12-29
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A brief summary of Langwathby in Cumbria
Langwathby, located in northern Cumbria and part of the historic county of Cumberland, is a charming village and civil parish situated approximately 5 miles northeast of Penrith along the A686 road. Nestled on the east bank of the River Eden, Langwathby had a population of 748 in the 2001 census, which rose to 866 by the 2011 census, indicating a modest growth in the community. This village presents opportunities for planning applications in a picturesque rural setting. The settlement has a population of approximately 796 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Eden district.
Property prices in Langwathby 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 Langwathby a particularly low-crime area.
Langwathby has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Edenhall, Settle-Carlisle Railway. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Langwathby 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Langwathby planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. 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 Langwathby
In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Langwathby. The average decision time was 87 days.
The average decision period of 87 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 13 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Langwathby were full planning applications (4). Full planning applications account for 100% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.