Milnthorpe, Cumbria Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Milnthorpe, Cumbria.
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Planning applications in Milnthorpe are administered by Cumberland Council. View the full Cumberland Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Milnthorpe
Milnthorpe, located in Westmorland and Furness, Cumbria, is a village and civil parish situated 7 miles south of Kendal. Historically a market town, it is known for its charming old hostelries and a vibrant market that takes place every Friday. The parish, which encompasses the nearby village of Ackenthwaite, had a population of 2,199 as recorded in the 2011 Census, making it a notable area for potential planning applications.
Population: 2,225 (2021)
District: South Lakeland
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £295,796 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Westmorland and Furness
- Parliamentary constituency: Morecambe and Lunesdale
- LSOA: South Lakeland 011E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Milnthorpe.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Milnthorpe.
- 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 Milnthorpe based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
9 planning applications found near Milnthorpe.
- - 4 Main Street MILNTHORPE LA7 7PN
Replace existing green fire doors with aluminium doors and timber door with composite door, reinstated existing windows which are currently boarded up and replace louvre vents to new windows (Part ret
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2026-04-20
View full details - - 4 Main Street MILNTHORPE LA7 7PN
Prior Notification under Schedule 2, Part 3, Class MA for the change of use from offices (Use Class E(g)(i) to 8no apartments (Use Class C3). Windows that are currently boarded up will be opened up to
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2026-02-25
View full details - - Five Trees Beetham Road Milnthorpe LA7 7QR
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for the proposed erection of a single storey extension to the rear of the property.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2026-02-17
View full details - - Harmony Hall Harmony Hill MILNTHORPE LA7 7QE
Removal of two fireplaces at first floor level. Demolition of part of the existing building, demolition of part of the existing boundary wall, alteration to the existing basement, part demolition of t
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2026-01-30
View full details - - Harmony Hall Harmony Hill MILNTHORPE LA7 7QE
Listed Building Consent for the removal of two fireplaces at first floor level. Demolition of part of the existing building, demolition of part of the existing boundary wall, alteration to the existin
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2026-01-30
View full details - - Rear of Cross Keys Hotel Park Road MILNTHORPE LA7 7AB
Erection of 5 dwellings including gardens and parking (resubmission of 2024/2213/FPA)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2026-01-28
View full details - - The Beeches Beetham Road MILNTHORPE LA7 7QW
Proposed single storey extension with a link corridor to facilitate the owners wheel chairs and provide a utility area direct from the house
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2025-07-15
View full details - - Cross Keys Hotel 1 Park Road MILNTHORPE LA7 7AB
Listed building consent to convert vacant hotel, function room, outbuildings and 2 residential units into 18 apartments and 4 houses.
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2024-11-12
View full details - - 34 Park Road MILNTHORPE LA7 7AD
Replacement single storey gable entrance porch to include ground floor cloakroom
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2024-06-03
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A brief summary of Milnthorpe in Cumbria
Milnthorpe, located in Westmorland and Furness, Cumbria, is a village and civil parish situated 7 miles south of Kendal. Historically a market town, it is known for its charming old hostelries and a vibrant market that takes place every Friday. The parish, which encompasses the nearby village of Ackenthwaite, had a population of 2,199 as recorded in the 2011 Census, making it a notable area for potential planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 2,225 (2021 estimate). It sits within the South Lakeland district.
Property prices in Milnthorpe show an average sale price of £295,796, 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 Milnthorpe a particularly low-crime area.
Milnthorpe has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Beetham, Milnthorpe. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Milnthorpe includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Morecambe Bay SSSI; 1 Ancient Woodland site; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Arnside & Silverdale; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Morecambe Bay; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Morecambe Bay and Duddon Estuary; 1 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Morecambe Bay. 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 Milnthorpe
In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Milnthorpe. The average decision time was 116 days.
With an average of 116 days, decisions near Milnthorpe 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 Milnthorpe were full planning applications (4), listed building and heritage (2), outline 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.
In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 6 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Ackenthwaite planning applications
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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.