What types of planning applications are most common near Meathop?

The most common type of planning application near Meathop is full planning applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

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Meathop, Cumbria Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Meathop, Cumbria.

Cumbria · England · settlement

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About Meathop

Meathop is a village situated in the non-metropolitan county of Westmorland and Furness, within the ceremonial county of Cumbria, England. Located approximately 3.6 miles northeast of Grange-over-Sands, it lies at the confluence of the River Kent estuary and the River Winster, on the outskirts of Morecambe Bay. This picturesque location may offer unique planning opportunities and considerations for developments in the area.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £307,180 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Westmorland and Furness
Parliamentary constituency: Westmorland and Lonsdale
LSOA: South Lakeland 013D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Meathop.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Meathop.

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 Meathop based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Meathop.

- Winnow Barn, Meathop, Grange-Over-Sands, LA11 6RE
Addition of a single storey glass roof to the rear elevation of the property
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Lake District | Date: 2026-04-02
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A brief summary of Meathop in Cumbria

Property prices in Meathop show an average sale price of £307,180, 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 Meathop a particularly low-crime area.

Meathop 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 Meathop includes 4 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Meathop Woods and Quarry SSSI, Nichols Moss SSSI, Morecambe Bay SSSI and 1 more; 6 Ancient Woodland sites; 3 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Morecambe Bay, Witherslack Mosses; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Morecambe Bay and Duddon Estuary; 1 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Morecambe Bay; 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.

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Planning Activity in Meathop

In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Meathop.

The most common application types near Meathop were full planning applications (1), other applications (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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