Orthwaite, Cumbria Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Orthwaite, Cumbria.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £243,453 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

• Admin district: Cumberland
• Parliamentary constituency: Penrith and Solway
• LSOA: Allerdale 002B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Orthwaite.

Keyword Scorecard

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

• 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 Orthwaite based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

3 planning applications found near Orthwaite.

1. - Orthwaite Hall, Uldale, Wigton, CA7 1HL
   60 day temporary recreational campsite
   Status: Undecided | Council: Lake District | Date: 2025-12-09
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2. - Orthwaite Hall, Uldale, Caldbeck, Wigton, CA7 1HL
   Lake District Applications Lake District Applications: Proposed sheep shed.
   Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2004-03-02
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3. - Horsemoor Hills, Uldale, Caldbeck, Wigton, Cumbria, CA5 1HL
   Lake District Applications Lake District Applications: Roofing over existing midden
   Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2002-09-23
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A brief summary of Orthwaite in Cumbria

Orthwaite is a settlement located in Cumbria, England.

Property prices in Orthwaite show an average sale price of £243,453, 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 Orthwaite a particularly low-crime area.

Orthwaite 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 Orthwaite includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Skiddaw Group SSSI, Over Water SSSI; 6 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Lake District High Fells; 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, Orthwaite 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 Orthwaite

In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Orthwaite.

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