Sedbergh, Cumbria Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Sedbergh, Cumbria.
Cumbria · England · Town
Planning applications in Sedbergh are administered by Westmorland And Furness Council. View the full Westmorland And Furness Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Sedbergh
Sedbergh is a quaint town and civil parish located in Cumbria, within the historic boundaries of the West Riding of Yorkshire. Now administered by the Westmorland and Furness local authority, it had a population of 2,765 as of the 2011 census. Nestled at the foot of the Howgill Fells and alongside the River Rawthey, Sedbergh is situated approximately 10 miles east of Kendal and lies within the picturesque Yorkshire Dales National Park, making it an appealing location for potential planning applications.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £336,095 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Westmorland and Furness
- Parliamentary constituency: Morecambe and Lunesdale
- LSOA: South Lakeland 009C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Sedbergh.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Sedbergh.
- 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 Sedbergh based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
335 planning applications found near Sedbergh.
- - 20, Sycamore Avenue, Sedbergh, LA10 5EZ
Householder planning permission for erection of a single storey rear extension following demolition of existing conservatory
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Yorkshire Dales | Date: 2026-06-04
View full details - - 2, Main Street, Sedbergh, LA10 5BN
Full planning permission for external alterations including changes to fenestration (part retrospective) (works commenced under Ref: S/03/771)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Yorkshire Dales | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - 2, The Leyes, Sedbergh, LA10 5DJ
Full planning permission for external alterations comprising reinstatement of chimney to west gable, installation of new windows and French door; replacement Velux rooflight and provision of 2no. sun-
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Yorkshire Dales | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - 30, Bainbridge Road, Sedbergh, LA10 5AU
Full planning permission for change of use to full time holiday rental use (C3), and insertion of new ground floor window to kitchen on north elevation
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Yorkshire Dales | Date: 2025-11-25
View full details - - 7, The Folly, Sedbergh, LA10 5AE
Listed building consent for replacement of existing timber single glazed sash windows with new double glazed timber sash windows
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Yorkshire Dales | Date: 2025-11-05
View full details - - 2, Main Street, Sedbergh, LA10 5BN
Full planning permission for erection of an external staircase and alteration to fenestration to provide first floor access; and removal of rendering
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Yorkshire Dales | Date: 2025-08-08
View full details - - 2, Winfield Road, Sedbergh, LA10 5AZ
Householder planning permission for erection of lean-to carport to north end of dwelling
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Yorkshire Dales | Date: 2025-07-21
View full details - - 87, Main Street, Sedbergh, LA10 5AD
Non material amendment to planning permission S/03/531B in respect of developing only the ground floor
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: Yorkshire Dales | Date: 2025-04-22
View full details - - Kings Yard, Bainbridge Road, Sedbergh, LA10 5AU
Approval of details reserved by Condition 8 (Archaeological Evaluation Report) & Condition 10 (Construction Management Plan) of S/03/606A
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Yorkshire Dales | Date: 2025-04-09
View full details - - Kings Yard, Bainbridge Road, Sedbergh, LA10 5AU
Section 73 application to vary conditions 4 (drainage details) and 6 (potential contamination) of S/03/606A (Full planning permission and relevant demolition of an unlisted building in a conservation
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Yorkshire Dales | Date: 2025-04-09
View full details - - 25, MAIN STREET GALLERY, Main Street, Sedbergh, LA10 5BN
Full planning permission for change of use of west part of Main Street Gallery at basement and ground floor to be a dwelling
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Yorkshire Dales | Date: 2025-02-06
View full details - - Guldrey Fold, Guldrey Lane, Sedbergh, LA10 5DS
Householder planning permission for stone cladding to front elevation and conversion of outhouse to studio
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Yorkshire Dales | Date: 2025-02-05
View full details - - 3, New Street, Sedbergh, LA10 5AF
Listed building consent for restoration/reinstatement of previously removed internal wall on first floor
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Yorkshire Dales | Date: 2024-12-18
View full details - - 54, Main Street, Sedbergh, LA10 5AB
Advertisement consent to display a new ATM surround sign for NatWest
Status: Conditions | Type: Advertising | Council: Yorkshire Dales | Date: 2024-12-10
View full details - - 15 Back Lane, Sedbergh, Cumbria, LA10 5AQ
Listed building consent for replacement of windows to rear and side of property, reinstatement of coaching arch and 'hay loft' apertures with new windows and doors, formation of new door in existing w
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Yorkshire Dales | Date: 2024-10-10
View full details - - 15 Back Lane, Sedbergh, LA10 5AQ
Listed building consent for replacement of windows to rear and side of property, reinstatement of coaching arch and 'hay loft' apertures with new windows and doors, formation of new door in existing w
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Yorkshire Dales | Date: 2024-10-10
View full details - - 15 Back Lane, Sedbergh, LA10 5AQ
Listed building consent to replace the existing single glazed timber windows to the front (4no. sliding sash) and side elevation (1no. fixed pane) with new timber windows with slimline heritage double
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Yorkshire Dales | Date: 2024-09-11
View full details - - 1 & 2 Honey Pot Cottages, Joss Lane, Sedbergh, LA10 5AZ
Full planning permission for change of use of land to create garden areas for two properties
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Yorkshire Dales | Date: 2024-07-30
View full details - - Evans House, Main Street, Sedbergh, LA10 5BT
Full planning permission for installation of an external retractable awning over the existing terrace at the rear (south elevation) of the property
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Yorkshire Dales | Date: 2024-05-15
View full details - - Evans House, Main Street, Sedbergh, LA10 5BT
Listed building consent for installation of an external retractable awning over the existing terrace at the rear (south elevation) of the property
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Yorkshire Dales | Date: 2024-04-08
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A brief summary of Sedbergh in Cumbria
Sedbergh is a quaint town and civil parish located in Cumbria, within the historic boundaries of the West Riding of Yorkshire. Now administered by the Westmorland and Furness local authority, it had a population of 2,765 as of the 2011 census. Nestled at the foot of the Howgill Fells and alongside the River Rawthey, Sedbergh is situated approximately 10 miles east of Kendal and lies within the picturesque Yorkshire Dales National Park, making it an appealing location for potential planning applications.
Property prices in Sedbergh show an average sale price of £336,095, 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 Sedbergh a particularly low-crime area.
Sedbergh has one conservation area within its boundaries: Sedburgh. 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 Sedbergh includes 1 Ancient Woodland site; 1 National Parks: YORKSHIRE DALES. 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, Sedbergh 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 Sedbergh
In the last 24 months, 32 planning applications were submitted near Sedbergh. Of these, 57% were approved, with an average decision time of 80 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 Sedbergh.
The average decision period of 80 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Sedbergh were full planning applications (14), discharge of conditions (9), listed building and heritage (6). Full planning applications account for 44% 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, 29 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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