Roa Island, Cumbria Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Roa Island, Cumbria.
Cumbria · England · settlement
About Roa Island
Roa Island, situated just over half a mile south of Rampside, marks the southernmost point of the Furness Peninsula in Cumbria. Covering an area of approximately three hectares, it is part of the Islands of Furness in northern England, making it a unique locale for potential planning applications within the region.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £197,092 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Westmorland and Furness
- Parliamentary constituency: Barrow and Furness
- LSOA: Barrow-in-Furness 006C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Roa Island.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Roa Island.
- 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 Roa Island based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
1 planning application found near Roa Island.
- - 13 Marine Terrace, Roa Island, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA13 0QQ
Change of Use from Green Space to Domestic Garden (Use Class C3a)
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Barrow | Date: 2025-01-29
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A brief summary of Roa Island in Cumbria
Roa Island, situated just over half a mile south of Rampside, marks the southernmost point of the Furness Peninsula in Cumbria. Covering an area of approximately three hectares, it is part of the Islands of Furness in northern England, making it a unique locale for potential planning applications within the region.
Property prices in Roa Island show an average sale price of £197,092, 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 Roa Island a particularly low-crime area.
Roa Island 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 Roa Island includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Morecambe Bay SSSI, South Walney and Piel Channel Flats SSSI; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Morecambe Bay; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Morecambe Bay and Duddon Estuary; 2 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Morecambe Bay. 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, Roa Island 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 Roa Island
In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Roa Island.
The most common application types near Roa Island were amendments (1).
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