Rosthwaite (CA12), Cumbria Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Rosthwaite (CA12), Cumbria.
Cumbria · England · settlement
Planning applications in Rosthwaite (CA12) are administered by Cumberland Council. View the full Cumberland Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
District: Broughton West
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £390,452 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Cumberland
- Parliamentary constituency: Penrith and Solway
- LSOA: Allerdale 012A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Rosthwaite (CA12).
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Rosthwaite (CA12).
- 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 Rosthwaite (CA12) based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
70 planning applications found near Rosthwaite (CA12).
- - Longthwaite Farm, Longthwaite, Keswick, CA12 5XE
The proposal is to re-roof the rear elevation of the house and installation 14 solar PV panels.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Lake District | Date: 2025-07-24
View full details - - The How Rosthwaite, Keswick, CA12 5XB
Internal alterations and remodelling. Remodelling, replacement of windows, removal of chimneys, remodelling the dormer, external insulation, addition of balcony and additional windows - Variation of c
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Lake District | Date: 2025-03-21
View full details - - The How Rosthwaite, Keswick, CA12 5XB
Non-material amendment to planning application 7/2022/2121 (Internal alterations and remodelling. Remodelling, replacement of windows, removal of chimneys, remodelling the dormer, external insulation,
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Lake District | Date: 2025-03-03
View full details - - The How, Rosthwaite, Keswick, CA12 5XB
Demolition of existing dwelling and construction of replacement dwelling
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Lake District | Date: 2024-11-05
View full details - - 1-5 Kiln Orchard, Rosthwaite, Keswick, CA12 5XL
External wall insulation
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Lake District | Date: 2024-09-05
View full details - - Borrowdale, Youth Hostels Association, Longthwaite, Keswick, CA12 5XE
T1 Oak - fell; T2 Oak - fell
Status: Unresolved | Type: Trees | Council: Lake District | Date: 2024-04-24
View full details - - Yew Tree Farm and Nook Farm, Rosthwaite, Borrowdale, Keswick, CA12 5XB
Proposed livestock buildings, bale pad, landscaping of spoil, drainage attenuation and vehicle access modifications
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Lake District | Date: 2024-03-28
View full details - - Youth Hostels Association, Longthwaite, Keswick, CA12 5XE
5 day notice - Remedial works on trees, as per photographs.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Lake District | Date: 2024-03-19
View full details - - Longthwaite Farm, Longthwaite, Keswick, CA12 5XE
Replace kitchen window
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Lake District | Date: 2023-11-20
View full details - - Yew Tree Cottage, Rosthwaite, CA12 5XB
T1 - Yew Tree, To create clearance of approx. 1.5-2m clearance from neighbouring buildings and reduce remaining crown by aprrox. 0.5m
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Trees | Council: Lake District | Date: 2023-08-16
View full details - - Nook Farm, Rosthwaite, Keswick, CA12 5XB
2 no. Camping Pods
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Lake District | Date: 2023-08-02
View full details - - Chapel House Farm, Borrowdale, Keswick, CA12 5XG
Proposed telecommunications upgrade installation: Existing 25m HIGH DC140 lattice tower on concrete base with proposed 5m tower extension (Top of Tower +30.0m AGL) and associated ancillary works. Plea
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Lake District | Date: 2023-03-09
View full details - - Land opposite Scafell Hotel, Rosthwaite, Borrowdale, CA12 5XB
Proposed is the addition of 3no. self-catering holiday cabins with decking, associated footpaths and parking/turning area and soft landscaping of the site. Drainage will connect to the existing public
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Lake District | Date: 2023-01-26
View full details - - The How, Rosthwaite, Keswick, CA12 5XB
Internal alterations and remodeling. Remodeling, replacement of windows, removal of chimneys, remodeling the dormer, external insulation, addition of balcony and additional windows.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Lake District | Date: 2022-04-29
View full details - - Royal Oak Hotel, Rosthwaite, Keswick, CA12 5XB
Alterations and extensions to hotel, change of use of dwelling to hotel accommodation, and associated works
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Lake District | Date: 2021-09-10
View full details - - Clare's Cottage, Rosthwaite, Cumbria, CA12 5XB
Approval of details reserved by conditions no. 5 (Drainage measures) & no. 6 (Landscaping) on planning approval 7/2016/2255 - Replacement of uneconomic and substandard dwelling with 2 storey house (Re
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Lake District | Date: 2021-06-18
View full details - - Clare's Cottage, Rosthwaite, Cumbria, CA12 5XB
Non-material amendment to planning permission 7/2016/2255 (Replacement of uneconomic and sub-standard dwelling with 2 storey house) - Kitchen - external door added to North Elevation, small pantry win
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Lake District | Date: 2021-06-18
View full details - - Youth Hostels Association, Longthwaite, Keswick, CA12 5XE
Seasonal pitch for 1 touring caravan
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Lake District | Date: 2021-03-30
View full details - - Youth Hostel Association, Longthwaite, Keswick, CA12 5XE
New Shower and WC facilities
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Lake District | Date: 2020-12-23
View full details - - Phone Box, Rosthwaite, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5XB
Removal of public payphone
Status: Rejected | Type: Telecoms | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2020-07-14
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A brief summary of Rosthwaite (CA12) in Cumbria
Rosthwaite (CA12) is a settlement located in Cumbria, England. It sits within the Broughton West district.
Property prices in Rosthwaite (CA12) show an average sale price of £390,452, 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 Rosthwaite (CA12) a particularly low-crime area.
Rosthwaite (CA12) 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 Rosthwaite (CA12) includes 8 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): River Derwent and Tributaries SSSI, Seatoller Wood, Sourmilk Gill & Seathwaite Graphite Mine SSSI, Armboth Fells SSSI and 5 more; 9 Ancient Woodland sites; 8 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Borrowdale Woodland Complex, Lake District High Fells, River Derwent & Bassenthwaite Lake; 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, Rosthwaite (CA12) 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 Rosthwaite (CA12)
In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Rosthwaite (CA12). Of these, 33% were approved, with an average decision time of 156 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 Rosthwaite (CA12).
With an average of 156 days, decisions near Rosthwaite (CA12) take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 6-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Rosthwaite (CA12) were full planning applications (2), listed building and heritage (1), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 40% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 3 medium-scale applications, 2 smaller schemes 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.
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