Longthwaite, Cumbria Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Longthwaite, Cumbria.
Cumbria · England · settlement
Planning applications in Longthwaite are administered by Westmorland And Furness Council. View the full Westmorland And Furness Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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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: Penrith and Solway
- LSOA: Eden 003B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Longthwaite.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Longthwaite.
- 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 Longthwaite based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
35 planning applications found near Longthwaite.
- - 2 High Longthwaite, Watermillock, Penrith, CA11 0LR
Proposed alterations and extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Lake District | Date: 2024-02-08
View full details - - 2 High Longthwaite Watermillock, Penrith, CA11 0LR
Two story extension to domestic property
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Lake District | Date: 2023-08-09
View full details - - 2 High Longthwaite, Watermillock, Penrith, CA11 0LR
Two storey extension to domestic property
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Lake District | Date: 2023-03-07
View full details - - Pencil Mill, Watermillock, Penrith, CA11 0JR
Approval of details reserved by condition no 4 (programme of archaeological work) on planning permission ref 7/2021/3182 for the proposed extension of the north and south gables, a proposed garden roo
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Lake District | Date: 2022-12-02
View full details - - Pencil Mill, Watermillock, Penrith, CA11 0JR
The proposed extension of the north and south gables, a proposed Garden Room, Porch, and Loggia. Extension to the existing Outbuilding to allow for Ground Source Heat Pump plant.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Lake District | Date: 2021-10-18
View full details - - Longthwaite Farm, Watermillock, Penrith, CA11 0LR
Siting of air source heat pump to serve two dwellings (approved under 7/2016/3173) (retrospective)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Lake District | Date: 2019-10-18
View full details - - Longthwaite Farm, Watermillock, Penrith, CA11 0LR
Barn conversion to residential use
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Lake District | Date: 2018-01-15
View full details - - High House Farm, Watermillock, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0LR
Proposed conversion of ground floor only stable building into holiday letting accommodation
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Lake District | Date: 2017-08-21
View full details - - Longthwaite Farm, Watermillock, Penrith, CA11 0LR
Proposed new build local occupancy dwelling and barn conversion to form affordable local occupancy dwelling for rent
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Lake District | Date: 2016-11-27
View full details - - Ullswater Holiday Park, Watermillock, Penrith, CA11 0LR
Creation of additional ten pod accommodation units
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Lake District | Date: 2016-07-22
View full details - - Ullswater Caravan Park, Watermillock, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0LR
Creation of agricultural building, stone yard and associated screening
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Lake District | Date: 2016-05-05
View full details - - Lambgill, Watermillock, Penrith, CA11 0LR
Change of use of part of agricultural field to domestic garden. Erection of wooden storage shed/stable
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Lake District | Date: 2016-04-21
View full details - - Clarkgate, Watermillock, Penrith, CA11 0LR
Part demolition of previous single storey extension and replace with new single storey extension infill
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Lake District | Date: 2015-11-16
View full details - - Ullswater Caravan Park, Watermillock, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0LR
Conversion of disused workshop into a single four bedroom holiday cottage
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Lake District | Date: 2015-10-23
View full details - - High House Farm, Watermillock, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0LR
Confirmation of compliance with condition 4 (CS16) of planning application 7/2014/3113
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Lake District | Date: 2015-04-21
View full details - - High House Farm, Watermillock, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0LR
Proposed change of use of detached ground floor disused cattle byre into a holiday letting unit with additional change of use of field land to domestic garden parking area
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Lake District | Date: 2014-08-13
View full details - - Kirkgate House, Watermillock, Penrith, CA11 0LR
Proposed alterations and extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Lake District | Date: 2014-04-10
View full details - - The Ullswater, Watermillock, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0LR
Conversion of existing workshop into 2 holiday flats; Conversion of existing double garage into 1 disabled flat. Extend existing industrial unit/machine store. New disabled WC block with showers and m
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Lake District | Date: 2012-04-22
View full details - - The Ullswater, Watermillock, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0LR
Single garage extension to house
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Lake District | Date: 2012-04-22
View full details - - Lambgill, Watermillock, Penrith, CA11 0LR
Non-material amendment to planning approval 7/2011/3163 to allow use of painted wet dash render to match the existing wall finish to main house
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: Lake District | Date: 2012-03-26
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A brief summary of Longthwaite in Cumbria
Longthwaite is a settlement located in Cumbria, England.
Property prices in Longthwaite 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 Longthwaite a particularly low-crime area.
Longthwaite 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 Longthwaite includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Little Mell Fell Quarry SSSI, River Eden and Tributaries SSSI; 4 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): River Eden; 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Longthwaite 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 Longthwaite
In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Longthwaite. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 63 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Longthwaite may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 63 days on average, decisions near Longthwaite slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Longthwaite were full planning applications (2), listed building and heritage (1), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 40% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 3 medium-scale applications, 2 smaller schemes were submitted.
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