Ousby, Cumbria Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Ousby, Cumbria.
Cumbria · England · settlement
Planning applications in Ousby are administered by Cumberland Council. View the full Cumberland Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Ousby
Ousby is a quaint village and civil parish located in the Westmorland and Furness district of Cumbria, known for its unique status as a Doubly Thankful Village, having recorded no casualties in both World Wars. With a population of 447 as of the 2011 Census, Ousby encompasses several hamlets, including Crewgarth, Row, Shire, and Townhead. The parish experienced administrative changes when Melmerby was absorbed in 1934 but regained its status as a separate parish in 2019, making it a point of interest for local planning applications.
Population: 253 (2021)
District: Eden
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £325,145 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Westmorland and Furness
- Parliamentary constituency: Westmorland and Lonsdale
- LSOA: Eden 005A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Ousby.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Ousby.
- 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 Ousby based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
30 planning applications found near Ousby.
- - Land North West of Low Bradley Ousby PENRITH CA10 1QA
Outline application for a residential development, with all matters reserved.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2025-10-16
View full details - - Field South East of St Lukes Church Ousby PENRITH CA10 1QB
Proposed erection of a portal framed agricultural building to store animal feed.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2024-08-05
View full details - - TOWN HEAD FARM, OUSBY, PENRITH, CA10 1QB
Erection of a roof over an existing agricultural midden.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2023-09-29
View full details - - THE HAYLOFT, OUSBY, PENRITH, CA10 1QB
Retention of replacement windows and doors.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2022-10-20
View full details - - CROFT HOUSE, OUSBY, PENRITH, CA10 1QB
Replacement of existing agricultural storage building.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2022-08-23
View full details - - TOWN HEAD FARM, OUSBY, PENRITH, CA10 1QB
Erection of lambing shed and extension to existing cattle building.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2019-08-30
View full details - - TOWN HEAD FARM, OUSBY, PENRITH, CA10 1QB
Proposed new agricultural building and extension to existing agricultural building.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2019-06-21
View full details - - CROFT HOUSE, OUSBY, PENRITH, CA10 1QB
Demolition of existing agricultural building and erection of replacement agricultural storage building.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2019-02-26
View full details - - HOLLY HOUSE, OUSBY, PENRITH, CA10 1QB
Agricultural building.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2018-04-06
View full details - - FELLSIDE, OUSBY, PENRITH, CA10 1QB
Agricultural building.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2018-02-16
View full details - - FELLSIDE FARM, OUSBY, PENRITH, CA10 1QB
Proposed extension of existing roof over sileage clamp.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2014-02-12
View full details - - FELLSIDE FARM, OUSBY, PENRITH, CA10 1QB
Prior notification for the erection of a roof over existing silage clamp.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2013-12-18
View full details - - SANDWICK FARM, OUSBY, PENRITH, CA10 1QB
Erection of new single storey side and rear extensions, to replace existing smaller side and rear extensions.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2013-12-10
View full details - - RUSBY BARN & CORNRIGG COTTAGE, OUSBY, PENRITH, CA10 1QB
Removal of condition no. 1 relating to holiday accommodation attached to planning approval 04/0408.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2013-02-08
View full details - - SANDWICK FARM, OUSBY, PENRITH, CA10 1QB
Erection of single storey side and rear extension to replace existing.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2012-12-20
View full details - - LAND AT FELLSIDE FARM, OUSBY, PENRITH, CA10 1QB
Reserved Matters application for agricultural workers dwelling.
Status: Conditions | Type: Outline | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2012-11-06
View full details - - THE ROW, OUSBY, PENRITH, CA10 1QB
Proposed erection of kingspan KW6 domestic wind turbine mounted on a 15m mast.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2012-09-19
View full details - - CROFT HOUSE, OUSBY, PENRITH, CA10 1QB
Removal of existing rear extension and attached outbuilding, replacing with new rear and side extensions, and extending into attached barn.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2012-05-08
View full details - - TOWN HEAD FARM, OUSBY, PENRITH, CA10 1QB
Proposed roof over an existing silage pit.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2012-05-02
View full details - - CROFT HOUSE, OUSBY, PENRITH, CA10 1QB
Construction of temporary dwelling within existing barn.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2011-12-15
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A brief summary of Ousby in Cumbria
Ousby is a quaint village and civil parish located in the Westmorland and Furness district of Cumbria, known for its unique status as a Doubly Thankful Village, having recorded no casualties in both World Wars. With a population of 447 as of the 2011 Census, Ousby encompasses several hamlets, including Crewgarth, Row, Shire, and Townhead. The parish experienced administrative changes when Melmerby was absorbed in 1934 but regained its status as a separate parish in 2019, making it a point of interest for local planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 253 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Eden district.
Property prices in Ousby show an average sale price of £325,145, 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 Ousby a particularly low-crime area.
Ousby has one conservation area within its boundaries: Skirwith. 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 Ousby includes 4 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): North Pennines. 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, Ousby 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 Ousby
In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Ousby. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 116 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 Ousby.
With an average of 116 days, decisions near Ousby 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 Ousby were full planning applications (1), 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, 1 medium-scale application, 1 smaller scheme were submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Row planning applications
- Townhead planning applications
- Crewgarth planning applications
- Skirwith planning applications
- Kirkland planning applications
- Melmerby planning applications
- Blencarn planning applications
- Winskill planning applications
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.