Storth, Cumbria Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Storth, Cumbria.
Cumbria · England · settlement
About Storth
Storth is a picturesque village located near Arnside in Cumbria, close to the Lancashire border, along the estuary of the River Kent. While the village has ancient roots, most of its housing dates from the latter part of the 20th century. Storth features a village church, a primary school, and a locally owned co-operative that serves as the post office and shop. Just a short distance away, the nearby village of Sandside offers additional commercial options, including The Ship Inn pub.
District: Beetham
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £327,930 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Westmorland and Furness
- Parliamentary constituency: Morecambe and Lunesdale
- LSOA: South Lakeland 011C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Storth.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Storth.
- 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 Storth based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
103 planning applications found near Storth.
- - Land at Keasdale Road Storth MILNTHORPE LA7 7JZ
Notification under The Electricity Act 1989 Overhead Lines (Exemption) (England and Wales) Regulations 2009 for the upgrade and remove part of an existing overhead line
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2024-05-28
View full details - - 8 Keasdale Avenue Arnside MILNTHORPE LA7 7LA
Detached single garage (Resubmission of SL/2006/0919)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2024-05-02
View full details - - Kilnsey 6 Keasdale Avenue Arnside MILNTHORPE LA7 7LA
Reconstruction of carport roof
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2024-01-23
View full details - - New Pole Adjacent Pentlands, Keasdale Road, Storth, MILNTHORPE, LA7 7LH
Formal notification of 28 days notice in accordance with Regulation 5 of the Electronic Communications Code Regulations 2017 (as amended) for the installation of 8M Light wooden pole.
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2022-11-28
View full details - - Springfield, Keasdale Road, Storth, MILNTHORPE, LA7 7JZ
Renovation of existing property including new roof, dormer windows and wrap around single-storey extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2022-11-02
View full details - - The Hollies, Keasdale Road, Carr Bank, Storth, MILNTHORPE, LA7 7LH
Two single garages (Resubmission of SL/2021/1098)
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2022-09-22
View full details - - Croft House, Carr Bank Road, Carr Bank, MILNTHORPE, LA7 7LB
Detached rear garage
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2022-05-17
View full details - - Glen Echo, Keasdale Road, Storth, MILNTHORPE, LA7 7JZ
Two storey side extension and rear dormer extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2022-04-13
View full details - - 3 Keasdale Avenue, Carr Bank, MILNTHORPE, LA7 7LA
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) for use of garden outbuilding for refugee accommodation
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2022-03-29
View full details - - Land adjacent to The Hollies, Keasdale Road, Storth, MILNTHORPE, LA7 7LH
Two single garages
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2021-11-17
View full details - - 5 Keasdale Avenue, Arnside, MILNTHORPE, LA7 7LA
Single storey rear extension and partial garage conversion
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2021-11-04
View full details - - Opposite Kentrigg Teddy Heights & Hampsfell, Keasdale Road, MILNTHORPE, LA7 7JT
Formal notification of 28 days notice in accordance with Regulation 5 of the Electronic Communications Code) Regulations 2017 (as amended) to install 1 X 11 meter & 1 X 8 meter light wooden BT poles
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2021-08-26
View full details - - Park Rd / Nuns Avenue, Carr Bank, MILNTHORPE, LA7 7JY
Formal notification of 28 days notice in accordance with Regulation 5 of the Electronic Communications Code) Regulations 2017 (as amended) to install 1 X 9 meter light wooden BT pole
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2021-07-29
View full details - - Side of Suncroft, Keasdale Road, Storth, MILNTHORPE, LA7 7JZ
Formal notification of 28 days notice in accordance with Regulation 5 of the Electronic Communications Code) Regulations 2017 (as amended) to install 1 X 8 meter light wooden BT pole
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2021-07-29
View full details - - Side of Hampsfell, Keasdale Road, Storth, MILNTHORPE, LA7 7JZ
Formal notification of 28 days notice in accordance with Regulation 5 of the Electronic Communications Code) Regulations 2017 (as amended) to install 1 X 8 meter light wooden BT pole
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2021-07-29
View full details - - Rose Lea, 7 Keasdale Avenue, Arnside, MILNTHORPE, LA7 7LA
Construction of a detached single garage
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2021-06-08
View full details - - Treetops, 4 Keasdale Avenue, Arnside, MILNTHORPE, LA7 7LA
Detached garage
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2021-03-05
View full details - - 7 Keasdale Avenue, Carr Bank, MILNTHORPE, LA7 7LA
Demolition of existing conservatory & rear extension & construction of a single storey side & rear extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2021-03-01
View full details - - Donington, Carr Bank Road, Carr Bank, MILNTHORPE, LA7 7LB
Erection of garden room in rear garden (resubmission SL/2020/0402 - part-retrospective)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2020-10-30
View full details - - Bramley Bay, Carr Bank Road, Carr Bank, MILNTHORPE, LA7 7LB
Discharge of condition 4 a (external materials) attached to planning permission SL/2019/0848
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2020-06-26
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A brief summary of Storth in Cumbria
Storth is a picturesque village located near Arnside in Cumbria, close to the Lancashire border, along the estuary of the River Kent. While the village has ancient roots, most of its housing dates from the latter part of the 20th century. Storth features a village church, a primary school, and a locally owned co-operative that serves as the post office and shop. Just a short distance away, the nearby village of Sandside offers additional commercial options, including The Ship Inn pub. It sits within the Beetham district.
Property prices in Storth show an average sale price of £327,930, 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 Storth a particularly low-crime area.
Storth 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 Storth includes 4 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Coldwell Farm Pasture SSSI, Hawes Water SSSI, Underlaid Wood SSSI and 1 more; 20 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Arnside & Silverdale; 2 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Morecambe Bay, Morecambe Bay Pavements; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Morecambe Bay and Duddon Estuary; 1 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Morecambe Bay; 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.
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Planning Activity in Storth
In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Storth. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 10 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Storth may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 10 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Storth were full planning applications (2), other applications (1). Full planning applications account for 67% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Carr Bank planning applications
- Hazelslack planning applications
- Sandside planning applications
- Waterslack planning applications
- Beetham planning applications
- Arnside planning applications
- Slack Head planning applications
- Milnthorpe planning applications
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.