Plumpton, Cumbria Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Plumpton, Cumbria.
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About Plumpton
Plumpton, also known as Plumpton Wall, is a quaint village located in the parish of Hesket within the Westmorland and Furness district of Cumbria, England. Situated approximately 4 miles north of Penrith, this former civil parish had a population of 320 as of 1931, making it a small but notable community for those considering planning applications in the area.
District: Hesket
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Area Information
- Admin district: Westmorland and Furness
- Parliamentary constituency: Penrith and Solway
- LSOA: Eden 004E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Plumpton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Plumpton.
- 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 Plumpton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near Plumpton.
- - The Stable Plumpton Penrith CA11 9NS
Proposed two storey rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2026-03-26
View full details - - Castlesteads Plumpton Penrith CA11 9NS
Prior Notification under Schedule 2, Part 6, Class A for creation of an agricultural track.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2026-02-20
View full details - - Low Grounds Farm Plumpton PENRITH CA11 9NS
Prior Notification under schedule 2, part 6, class A, for the creation of an agricultural track.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2025-11-01
View full details - - Low Grounds Plumpton PENRITH CA11 9NS
Erection of slurry store with cover.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2024-01-31
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A brief summary of Plumpton in Cumbria
Plumpton, also known as Plumpton Wall, is a quaint village located in the parish of Hesket within the Westmorland and Furness district of Cumbria, England. Situated approximately 4 miles north of Penrith, this former civil parish had a population of 320 as of 1931, making it a small but notable community for those considering planning applications in the area. It sits within the Hesket district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Plumpton a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Plumpton includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Lazonby Fell SSSI. 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, Plumpton 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 Plumpton
In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Plumpton. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 30 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Plumpton may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 30 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Plumpton were full planning applications (2), outline applications (2). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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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.