Temple Sowerby, Cumbria Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Temple Sowerby, Cumbria.
Cumbria · England · settlement
Planning applications in Temple Sowerby are administered by Cumberland Council. View the full Cumberland Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Temple Sowerby
Temple Sowerby is a charming village and civil parish situated in the Eden Valley of Cumbria, northern England, approximately 8 miles east of Penrith, near the A66 road. As of the 2011 census, it had a combined population of 528 when grouped with the nearby village of Newbiggin, making it a small yet vibrant community with potential for future development and planning inquiries.
Population: 488 (2021)
District: Eden
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £234,130 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Westmorland and Furness
- Parliamentary constituency: Westmorland and Lonsdale
- LSOA: Eden 006G
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Temple Sowerby.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Temple Sowerby.
- 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 Temple Sowerby based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
11 planning applications found near Temple Sowerby.
- - The Lodge Temple Sowerby Penrith CA10 1SB
S211 Notification; Conservation Area tree works: T1 Conifer - fell, T2 Conifer - fell.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2026-05-08
View full details - - Swan Cottage Temple Sowerby Penrith CA10 1SD
S211 Conservation Area tree works notification: T1 Birch - Prune to achieve clearance of 50cm from phonelines to the house and adjacent property. By removing secondary and tertiary branches. Maximum c
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - Greenfield House Temple Sowerby Penrith CA10 1SD
S211 Conservation Area tree works notification: T1 Cherry - Selective reduction of branches (approximately 6) by up to 2m from the branch tips to rebalance the crown.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - Kings Arms Temple Sowerby PENRITH CA10 1SB
Application for the approval of details reserved by condition 4 (historic building recording), attached to Listed Building Consent 2025/1820/LBC.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2026-01-16
View full details - - Kings Arms Temple Sowerby PENRITH CA10 1SB
Application for the approval of details reserved by condition 3 (Method Statement for Demolition), attached to approval 2025/1820/LBC.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2025-12-15
View full details - - Kings Arms Temple Sowerby Penrith CA10 1SB
Change of use and refurbishment of former stable block and blacksmith block to form additional hotel accommodation, creation of new access route from main hotel, creation of enclosed courtyard between
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2025-09-22
View full details - - Kings Arms Temple Sowerby Penrith CA10 1SB
Listed Building Consent for demolition of dangerous concrete slab roof between the stables and blacksmith.
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2025-09-19
View full details - - Greenfield House Temple Sowerby Penrith CA10 1SD
S211 notification for works for trees in conservation area; T1 Cherry: prune to achieve 2m of clearance from the adjacent neighbouring property. Crown clean the canopy (removal of dead, damaged broken
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2025-08-29
View full details - - 1 Hillside Temple Sowerby PENRITH CA10 1SD
Section 211 (Conservation Area Notification) Tree Species: Acer platanoides 'Drummondii' - Reduce the crown of the tree in order to allow more light into the greenhouse area and improve growing condit
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2025-07-10
View full details - - Torridon Temple Sowerby Penrith CA10 1SD
Fell Apple tree in conservation area.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2024-08-08
View full details - - Kings Arms Temple Sowerby PENRITH CA10 1SB
Listed Building Consent for the retrospective removal of internal wall and door.
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2024-03-27
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A brief summary of Temple Sowerby in Cumbria
Temple Sowerby is a charming village and civil parish situated in the Eden Valley of Cumbria, northern England, approximately 8 miles east of Penrith, near the A66 road. As of the 2011 census, it had a combined population of 528 when grouped with the nearby village of Newbiggin, making it a small yet vibrant community with potential for future development and planning inquiries. The settlement has a population of approximately 488 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Eden district.
Property prices in Temple Sowerby show an average sale price of £234,130, 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 Temple Sowerby a particularly low-crime area.
Temple Sowerby has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Settle-Carlisle Railway, Temple Sowerby. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Temple Sowerby includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Temple Sowerby Moss SSSI, River Eden and Tributaries SSSI; 3 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): River Eden. 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, Temple Sowerby 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 Temple Sowerby
In the last 24 months, 15 planning applications were submitted near Temple Sowerby. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 31 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Temple Sowerby may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 31 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Temple Sowerby were tree works (10), discharge of conditions (2), full planning applications (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 13 smaller schemes were submitted.
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Related Planning Guides
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- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.