Little Clifton, Cumbria Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Little Clifton, Cumbria.
Cumbria · England · settlement
Planning applications in Little Clifton are administered by Cumberland Council. View the full Cumberland Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Little Clifton
Little Clifton is a charming village and civil parish in Cumberland, situated on the fringes of the picturesque Lake District in Cumbria, England. With a population growth from 391 in 2001 to 480 in the 2011 Census, and an increase in households from 170 to 207, the area is experiencing development that may impact local planning applications and community infrastructure.
Population: 487 (2021)
District: Allerdale
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £179,920 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Cumberland
- Parliamentary constituency: Whitehaven and Workington
- LSOA: Allerdale 011C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Little Clifton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Little Clifton.
- 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 Little Clifton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Little Clifton.
- - Springfield Cottage, Little Clifton, Workington, CA14 1YW
Change of use of ancillary domestic storage barn to one dwelling
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2025-12-02
View full details - - 9 Sycamore Garth, Little Clifton CA14 1WF
Coppice trees 1, 2 and 3
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2024-09-11
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A brief summary of Little Clifton in Cumbria
Little Clifton is a charming village and civil parish in Cumberland, situated on the fringes of the picturesque Lake District in Cumbria, England. With a population growth from 391 in 2001 to 480 in the 2011 Census, and an increase in households from 170 to 207, the area is experiencing development that may impact local planning applications and community infrastructure. The settlement has a population of approximately 487 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Allerdale district.
Property prices in Little Clifton show an average sale price of £179,920, 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 Little Clifton a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Little Clifton includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): River Derwent and Tributaries SSSI; 1 Ancient Woodland site; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): River Derwent & Bassenthwaite Lake. 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, Little Clifton 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 Little Clifton
In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Little Clifton. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 54 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Little Clifton may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 54 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Little Clifton were full planning applications (1), tree works (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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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.