Murton, Cumbria Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Murton, Cumbria.
Cumbria · England · settlement
About Murton
Murton is a quaint village and civil parish located in Westmorland and Furness, Cumbria, England, with a population that grew from 330 in 2001 to 360 by the 2011 Census. The parish encompasses several smaller settlements, including Hilton, Langton, and Brackenber, alongside a mix of farms, houses, and cottages. Situated to the south-west is the town of Appleby-in-Westmorland, making it a pivotal area for potential planning applications and local development.
Population: 359 (2021)
District: Eden
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Area Information
- Admin district: Westmorland and Furness
- Parliamentary constituency: Westmorland and Lonsdale
- LSOA: Eden 006E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Murton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Murton.
- 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 Murton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Murton.
- - Murton Hall Murton Appleby-in-westmorland CA16 6ND
Erection of a roof over an existing midden.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2026-03-27
View full details - - Ghyll House Murton Appleby-in-westmorland CA16 6NA
Change of use of use of former quarry for the siting of garage, storage and workshop building for Ghyll House.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2026-02-13
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A brief summary of Murton in Cumbria
Murton is a quaint village and civil parish located in Westmorland and Furness, Cumbria, England, with a population that grew from 330 in 2001 to 360 by the 2011 Census. The parish encompasses several smaller settlements, including Hilton, Langton, and Brackenber, alongside a mix of farms, houses, and cottages. Situated to the south-west is the town of Appleby-in-Westmorland, making it a pivotal area for potential planning applications and local development. The settlement has a population of approximately 359 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Eden district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Murton a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Murton includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Appleby Fells SSSI, River Eden and Tributaries SSSI; 2 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): North Pennines; 2 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Moor House-Upper Teesdale, River Eden; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): North Pennine Moors. 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 Murton
In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Murton.
The most common application types near Murton 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.
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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.