Sunderland, Cumbria Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Sunderland, Cumbria.
Cumbria · England · settlement
Planning applications in Sunderland are administered by Cumberland Council. View the full Cumberland Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Sunderland
Sunderland is a picturesque hamlet located within the Lake District National Park, now part of the parish of Blindcrake in the Cumberland unitary authority district of Cumbria, England. Historically a civil parish, Sunderland had a population of just 60 in 1931, reflecting its tranquil rural character, which may be relevant for those considering planning applications in this serene area.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £159,023 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Cumberland
- Parliamentary constituency: Penrith and Solway
- LSOA: Allerdale 007B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Sunderland.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Sunderland.
- 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 Sunderland based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
33 planning applications found near Sunderland.
- - Grecian House, Sunderland, Cockermouth, CA13 9SS
Replace existing 5 off single glazed Georgian style sliding sash windows with equivalent double glazed sliding sash windows.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Lake District | Date: 2025-03-04
View full details - - Greengates, Sunderland, Cockermouth, CA13 9SS
Continued use of the annex to short-term holiday let or ancillary accommodation to the residential use of the dwelling
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Lake District | Date: 2025-01-13
View full details - - Greengates, Sunderland, Cockermouth, CA13 9SS
Change of use of vacant elderly relatives (Granny Annex) in to a holiday letting cottage/annex
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Lake District | Date: 2023-10-24
View full details - - Phone Box, Sunderland, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 9SS
Removal of public payphone
Status: Rejected | Type: Telecoms | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2020-07-14
View full details - - Land at Westray Farm, Sutherland, Cockermouth, CA13 9SS
Demolition of an existing steel-framed agricultural building and the erection of a rural workers dwelling including associated operations
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Lake District | Date: 2020-07-01
View full details - - Phone Box, Sunderland, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 9SS
Proposed removal of public pay phone.
Status: Conditions | Type: Telecoms | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2019-07-30
View full details - - Kiln Beck Barn, Sunderland, Cockermouth, CA13 9SS
Creation of new soil vent pipe on the front elevation
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Lake District | Date: 2017-03-17
View full details - - Holly House, Sunderland, Cockermouth, CA13 9SS
Replacement of existing windows with limited heritage value with double glazed sash windows, including front four windows, kitchen window, and four rear windows
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Lake District | Date: 2016-05-01
View full details - - Phone Box On Roadside Adj, Beech Farm, Sunderland, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 9SS
Removal of telephone and replace with defibrillator inside kiosk
Status: Conditions | Type: Telecoms | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2015-09-09
View full details - - Brook Cottage, Sunderland, Cockermouth, CA13 9SS
Barn conversion/single storey link extension to provide improved residential accommodation
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Lake District | Date: 2015-02-05
View full details - - Westray House Farm, Sunderland, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 9SS
Confirmation of compliance with condition 2 of planning application 7/2013/2194 - noise impact assessment
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Lake District | Date: 2014-01-29
View full details - - Kiln Beck Barn, Sunderland, Cockermouth, CA13 9SS
Partial demolition of off-shoot (kitchen) and extension to barn
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Lake District | Date: 2013-10-14
View full details - - Westray Farm, Sunderland, Cockermouth, CA13 9SS
Change existing building from calf pens to dog boarding kennels
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Lake District | Date: 2013-07-31
View full details - - The Cottage, Sunderland, Cockermouth, CA13 9SS
Confirmation of compliance with condition on 7/2010/2052 relating to windows, door frames, roof lights and external colour of doors and windows
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Lake District | Date: 2011-12-03
View full details - - The Cottage, Sunderland, Cockermouth, CA13 9SS
Non-material amendment to permission 7/2010/2052 increasing volume of bat void
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Lake District | Date: 2011-10-31
View full details - - Richmond House and Richmond Cottage, Sunderland, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 9SS
Alterations and extensions to Richmond House and Richmond Cottage and the construction of a general purpose forestry building
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Lake District | Date: 2011-10-17
View full details - - Richmond Cottage, Sunderland, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 9SS
Lake District Applications Lake District Applications: Use of Richmond Cottage as a dwelling
Type: Full | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2011-02-15
View full details - - The Retreat, Sunderland, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 9SS
Confirmation of compliance with condition 3 of approval ref 7/2009/2218
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Lake District | Date: 2010-12-07
View full details - - The Retreat, Sunderland, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 9SS
Non-material amendment to 7/2009/2218 for substitution of 2 no. narrow slit windows to east elevation with 1 no. window. Roof window added to north elevation over loom room.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Lake District | Date: 2010-11-23
View full details - - Wesleyan Cottage, Sunderland, Cockermouth, CA13 9SS
Proposed new veranda to rear of property
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Lake District | Date: 2010-07-14
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A brief summary of Sunderland in Cumbria
Sunderland is a picturesque hamlet located within the Lake District National Park, now part of the parish of Blindcrake in the Cumberland unitary authority district of Cumbria, England. Historically a civil parish, Sunderland had a population of just 60 in 1931, reflecting its tranquil rural character, which may be relevant for those considering planning applications in this serene area.
Property prices in Sunderland show an average sale price of £159,023, 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 Sunderland a particularly low-crime area.
Sunderland 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 Sunderland includes 11 Ancient Woodland sites; 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, Sunderland 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 Sunderland
In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Sunderland. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 44 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Sunderland may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 44 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Sunderland were listed building and heritage (1), amendments (1). The high proportion of heritage applications reflects the historic character of the area and the presence of listed buildings or conservation areas nearby.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 1 smaller scheme were submitted.
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.
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