Little Strickland, Cumbria Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Little Strickland, Cumbria.
Cumbria · England · settlement
Planning applications in Little Strickland are administered by Cumberland Council. View the full Cumberland Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Little Strickland
Little Strickland is a quaint village located in the Westmorland and Furness district of Cumbria, England, approximately 7 miles from Penrith and 8 miles from Appleby-in-Westmorland. With a population of fewer than 100 residents, the civil parish is home to a single place of worship and a telephone box. In 2019, Little Strickland expanded by merging with the nearby Thrimby parish, making it a notable area for planning applications in this rural setting.
Population: 121 (2021)
District: Eden
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £325,145 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Westmorland and Furness
- Parliamentary constituency: Westmorland and Lonsdale
- LSOA: Eden 006D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Little Strickland.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Little Strickland.
- 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 Strickland based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Little Strickland.
- - Village Hall Little Strickland Penrith CA10 3EG
Demolition of former village hall and erection of a dwelling.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2026-02-04
View full details - - Field House Newby Penrith CA10 3EF
Change of use of agricultural buildings to a dwelling, including associated operations.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2025-11-19
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A brief summary of Little Strickland in Cumbria
Little Strickland is a quaint village located in the Westmorland and Furness district of Cumbria, England, approximately 7 miles from Penrith and 8 miles from Appleby-in-Westmorland. With a population of fewer than 100 residents, the civil parish is home to a single place of worship and a telephone box. In 2019, Little Strickland expanded by merging with the nearby Thrimby parish, making it a notable area for planning applications in this rural setting. The settlement has a population of approximately 121 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Eden district.
Property prices in Little Strickland show an average sale price of £325,145, 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 Strickland a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Little Strickland 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 Little Strickland
In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Little Strickland.
The most common application types near Little Strickland were full planning applications (2). 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, 1 smaller scheme 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.