Leadgate, Cumbria Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Leadgate, Cumbria.
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About Leadgate
Leadgate is a quaint hamlet nestled at the foot of Hartside Fell, situated between the town of Alston and the village of Garrigill within the Alston Moor parish of Cumbria, England. Its picturesque location offers potential for various planning opportunities in a serene rural setting.
District: Alston Moor
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £218,888 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Westmorland and Furness
- Parliamentary constituency: Penrith and Solway
- LSOA: Eden 001A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Leadgate.
- 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 Leadgate based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
13 planning applications found near Leadgate.
- - School House Leadgate ALSTON CA9 3EL
Removal of condition 7 (holiday let restriction), attached to approval 15/1147.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2024-08-27
View full details - - Aimshaugh Aimshaugh Road Leadgate ALSTON CA9 3EL
Part demolition and rebuild of existing farm buildings to form office and staff living accommodation, and installation of associated foul and surface drainage.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2024-04-30
View full details - - YEW TREES, ALSTON, CA9 3EL
Erection of a summerhouse within the garden.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2022-03-11
View full details - - 2 AIMSHAUGH ROAD, LEADGATE, ALSTON, CA9 3EN
Proposed two storey extension.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2018-08-31
View full details - - ROSE BANK, LEADGATE, ALSTON, CA9 3EL
Erection of garage and storage building.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2018-04-13
View full details - - SCHOOL HOUSE, LEADGATE ROAD, LEADGATE, ALSTON, CA9 3EL
Conversion and extension of redundant farm building to a holiday cottage.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2015-12-14
View full details - - FORMER MILKING PARLOUR NEXT TO YEW TREES, LEADGATE, ALSTON, CA9 3EL
Change of use of disused milking parlour to a one-bedroom holiday cottage.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2014-12-16
View full details - - TYNE VIEW, LEADGATE, ALSTON, CA9 3EL
Extension to dwelling.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2010-12-20
View full details - - BARN AT AIMSHAUGH, AIMSHAUGH, LEADGATE, ALSTON, CA9 3EL
Non material amendment to application 05/0095 comprising of change of layout and addition of rooflights.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2010-03-02
View full details - - BROWNSIDE HOUSE, LEADGATE, ALSTON, CA9 3EL
Erection of conservatory to front elevation.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2005-07-07
View full details - - BARN AT AIMSHAUGH FARM, LEADGATE, ALSTON, CA9 3EL
Convert redundant barn into holiday accommodation incorporating facilities for disabled visitors to add to existing holiday business.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2005-02-11
View full details - - BARN AT AIMSHAUGH FARM, LEADGATE, ALSTON, CA9 3EL
Convert redundant barn into holiday accommodation incorporating facilities for disabled visitors to add to existing holiday business.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2004-10-29
View full details - - AIMSHAUGH, LEADGATE, ALSTON, CA9 3EL
Steel frame agricultural building.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2004-08-06
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A brief summary of Leadgate in Cumbria
Leadgate is a quaint hamlet nestled at the foot of Hartside Fell, situated between the town of Alston and the village of Garrigill within the Alston Moor parish of Cumbria, England. Its picturesque location offers potential for various planning opportunities in a serene rural setting. It sits within the Alston Moor district.
Property prices in Leadgate show an average sale price of £218,888, 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 Leadgate a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Leadgate includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Alston Shingle Banks SSSI, Moorhouse and Cross Fell SSSI; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): North Pennines; 2 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Tyne & Nent, Moor House-Upper Teesdale; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): North Pennine Moors. 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, Leadgate 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 Leadgate
In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Leadgate. The average decision time was 90 days.
The average decision period of 90 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 Leadgate were full planning applications (1). Full planning applications account for 100% 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 was submitted.
Nearby Towns
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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.