Penrith, Cumbria Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Penrith, Cumbria.
Cumbria · England · Town
About Penrith
Penrith is a vibrant market town and civil parish located in the Westmorland and Furness district of Cumbria, England. Situated just under 3 miles from the Lake District National Park and approximately 17 miles south of Carlisle, it lies between the Rivers Petteril and Eamont, with the River Lowther to the north. Formerly part of Cumberland, Penrith offers a rich historical context for those researching planning applications in the area.
Population: 16,987 (2021)
District: Eden
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £234,130 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Westmorland and Furness
- Parliamentary constituency: Penrith and Solway
- LSOA: Eden 004B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Penrith.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Penrith.
- 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 Penrith based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
79 planning applications found near Penrith.
- - 6-8 Cornmarket Penrith CA11 7DA
Alterations to shop front.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2026-04-08
View full details - - 58 Croft Avenue Penrith CA11 7RL
Proposed two storey side extension, single storey rear extension and alterations.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - Lonsdale Villa Fell Lane Penrith CA11 8AA
S211 Conservation Area tree works notification: T1 Beech - prune, T2 Oak - Prune and T3 Yew - Prune.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - Lonsdale Villa Fell Lane Penrith CA11 8AA
S211 Conservation Area tree works notification: T1 Beech - prune, T2 Oak - Prune and T3 Yew - Prune.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - 39 Croft Avenue PENRITH CA11 7RG
Single storey, rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2026-03-26
View full details - - Melville House Wordsworth Street PENRITH CA11 7QY
S211 Conservation Area tree works notification: T1 Holly - Removal of two roadside stems, this has been requested by Westmorland Council due to this Holly obstructing the light from the lampost. Also
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - Lonsdale Villa Fell Lane Penrith CA11 8AA
S211 Conservation Area tree works notification: For removal of three Fir trees along rear boundary.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2026-03-24
View full details - - 30 Middlegate Penrith CA11 7SY
Advertisement Consent for 1no non-illuminated fascia sign, 1no non-illuminated projecting sign, 1no non-illuminated barbers pole and 1no non-illuminated hoarding sign.
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - Foxton House Lowther Street PENRITH CA11 7UW
S211 Notification; Conservation Area tree works: T1. Fagus Sylvatica (Beech) - Lift lowest branches 4.5 meters and about 5.2 meters over the road and reduce the crown. T2. Taxus bacata (yew) - Reduce
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - 2 Scotland Road Penrith CA11 7NL
S211 Conservation Area tree works notification: To fell 2x Hawthorn trees.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2026-03-20
View full details - - 35 Wordsworth Street Penrith CA11 7QY
Vertical extension of existing garage with replacement of flat roof with new pitched roof and roller doors to facilitate larger vehicle storage.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2026-03-17
View full details - - Brent House Fell Lane Penrith CA11 8AQ
Works to trees subject to Tree Preservation Order 78. T1 and T2 Lawson's Cypress - Fell. T3 Cedar - Reduction of overextending limbs by approx 2m and upto 1m crown reduction of top canopy of tree to i
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2026-03-17
View full details - - West View Nicholson Lane Penrith CA11 7UJ
S211 Conservation Area tree works notification: Prune Flowering Cherry tree to raise the canopy over the road to the legal 5.2m.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - 8 New Buildings Foster Street Penrith CA11 7NU
S211 Conservation Area tree works notification: T1 Leylandii - to be felled, as the tree has become to big for its location and proposes a risk to neighbouring properties.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2026-02-13
View full details - - 19 Brunswick Square PENRITH CA11 7LR
Change of use of hostel (Sui Generis) to a residential home (class C3b) for up to 4 individuals who require varying low levels of support.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2026-02-03
View full details - - 14 Croft Terrace PENRITH CA11 7RR
Demolition of existing rear extension, side extension and garage; erection of new rear extension, side extension, garage and front porch.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2026-02-03
View full details - - 1-2 Little Dockray Penrith CA11 7HL
Replacement of existing single glazed timber windows with double glazed timber windows, application of lime render to exterior, replacement of entrance door and surround and replacement of rainwater g
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2026-02-02
View full details - - 20-22 Great Dockray Penrith CA11 7DD
Listed Building Consent to enable change of use of buildings previously used for storage to form 2no dwellings. Works comprise renovation and repair of fire damaged front section, and internal and ext
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2026-01-30
View full details - - 20-22 Great Dockray Penrith CA11 7DD
Change of use of buildings previously used for storage to form 2no dwellings. Works comprise renovation and repair of fire damaged front section, and internal and external alterations including replac
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2026-01-30
View full details - - Land behind Fellside Nicholson Lane Penrith CA11 7UL
Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) for design amendments, attached to approval 16/0294.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2026-01-29
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A brief summary of Penrith in Cumbria
Penrith is a vibrant market town and civil parish located in the Westmorland and Furness district of Cumbria, England. Situated just under 3 miles from the Lake District National Park and approximately 17 miles south of Carlisle, it lies between the Rivers Petteril and Eamont, with the River Lowther to the north. Formerly part of Cumberland, Penrith offers a rich historical context for those researching planning applications in the area. The Town has a population of approximately 16,987 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Eden district.
Property prices in Penrith show an average sale price of £234,130, 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 Penrith a particularly low-crime area.
Penrith has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Penrith, Penrith New Streets. 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Penrith 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 Penrith
In the last 24 months, 107 planning applications were submitted near Penrith. Of these, 95% were approved, with an average decision time of 58 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Penrith may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 58 days on average, decisions near Penrith slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Penrith were tree works (48), full planning applications (36), listed building and heritage (9). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
In terms of development scale, 20 medium-scale applications, 87 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 38 applications
- Refused: 1 application
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 67 applications
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