Lowca, Cumbria Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Lowca, Cumbria.
Cumbria · England · settlement
About Lowca
Lowca is a village and civil parish located in Cumbria, England, situated just north of Moresby. The population rose from 773 in 2001 to 888 by the 2011 Census, reflecting its growth and potential for development. This charming community may present various opportunities for planning applications as it continues to evolve.
Population: 816 (2021)
District: Copeland
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £176,022 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Cumberland
- Parliamentary constituency: Whitehaven and Workington
- LSOA: Copeland 001E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Lowca.
- 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 Lowca based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
10 planning applications found near Lowca.
- - LOWCA SCHOOL, LOWCA
INSTALLATION OF SMALL DETACHED BUILDING TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL TEACHING CAPACITY ON EXISTING PAVED AREA
Status: Permitted | Council: Copeland | Date: 2025-09-17
View full details - - PLOT 30, COASTAL SLOPE, LOWCA
ERECTION OF STABLE
Status: Permitted | Council: Copeland | Date: 2025-08-18
View full details - - 4 GHYLL BANK, LOWCA
SINGLE STOREY FRONT EXTENSION FOR BEDROOM AND PORCH
Status: Withdrawn | Council: Copeland | Date: 2025-06-30
View full details - - 50 GHYLL GROVE, LOWCA
PROPOSED TWO STOREY SIDE EXTENSION & ADDITION OF PORCH TO FRONT
Status: Permitted | Council: Copeland | Date: 2024-10-30
View full details - - EDEN GARDENS, STAMFORD HILL, LOWCA
EXTENSION TO CREATE AN ADDITIONAL FLOOR ON NORTH EAST ELEVATION
Status: Permitted | Council: Copeland | Date: 2024-02-08
View full details - - SEAGROVE, GHYLL GROVE, LOWCA
DEMOLITION OF EXISITNG BALCONY, ERECTION OF TWO STOREY EXTENSION TO SIDE, SINGE STOREY EXTENSION TO REAR WITH BALCONY ABOVE
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Copeland | Date: 2023-11-13
View full details - - EDEN GARDENS, STAMFORD HILL, LOWCA
PRIOR NOTIFICATION APPLICATION FOR THE ERECTION OF A STEEL AGRICULTURAL BUILDING
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Copeland | Date: 2023-10-23
View full details - - 8 VALE VIEW, LOWCA
SINGLE STOREY EXTENSION TO PROVIDE GARAGE AND SUNROOM
Status: Permitted | Council: Copeland | Date: 2022-09-14
View full details - - 43 GHYLL GROVE, LOWCA, WHITEHAVEN
DROP EXISTING KERB TO CREATE VEHICLE ACCESS AND CONVERT CURRENT GARDEN AREA TO DRIVEWAY
Status: Permitted | Council: Copeland | Date: 2020-10-28
View full details - - 7 VALE VIEW, LOWCA, WHITEHAVEN
TWO STOREY SIDE EXTENSION TO PROVIDE STORE/UTILITY/WC & 2 BEDROOMS AND SINGLE STOREY REAR EXTENSION FOR FAMILY ROOM
Status: Permitted | Council: Copeland | Date: 2020-07-15
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A brief summary of Lowca in Cumbria
Lowca is a village and civil parish located in Cumbria, England, situated just north of Moresby. The population rose from 773 in 2001 to 888 by the 2011 Census, reflecting its growth and potential for development. This charming community may present various opportunities for planning applications as it continues to evolve. The settlement has a population of approximately 816 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Copeland district.
Property prices in Lowca show an average sale price of £176,022, 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 Lowca a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Lowca includes 3 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Solway Firth. 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, Lowca 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 Lowca
In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Lowca. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 97 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Lowca.
With an average of 97 days, decisions near Lowca take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Lowca were discharge of conditions (1).
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Related Planning Guides
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- 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.