Search Thornthwaite planning applications
5 applications on record · within 1 km of the centre of Thornthwaite · updated daily · Cumberland Council
Only 1 application in the last 90 days, so this shows every one we hold.
- Ellie's Wood, Land south of Beckstone House, Thornthwaite, Keswick, CA12 5SQRefusedChange of use from agriculture to forestry. The erection of two buildings with tFull Planning applicationReceived 10 Aug 2026Decided 2 Oct 20267/2026/2119
- Jenkin Hill Cottage, Thornthwaite, Keswick, CA12 5SGAwaiting decisionChange of use of guesthouse to dwellinghouse occupied as an only or principle homeFull Planning applicationReceived 5 Aug 20267/2026/2144
- Land to the rear of Jenkin Hill, Thornthwaite, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5SGAwaiting decisionPlease see attached tree reportTPO applicationReceived 8 Apr 2026T/2026/0064
- Field Study Centre, Blackwood Farm, Braithwaite, Keswick, CA12 5SZApprovedChange of use and conversion of redundant field study centre building into 2no. semi-detached dwellingsFull Planning applicationReceived 22 Jan 2026Decided 5 Jun 20267/2026/2019
- Ellie's Wood, land south of Beckstone House, Thornthwaite, CA12 5SQRefusedWorks to existing buildings, installation of a timber walkway and the siting of a solar array (retrospective)Full Planning applicationReceived 17 Dec 2025Decided 10 Feb 20267/2025/2233
Planning in Thornthwaite
Only 3 decisions near Thornthwaite in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Thornthwaite in the last 24 months, from Cumberland Council's planning register.
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CA12 139 applications in the last 12 months
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About Thornthwaite
Thornthwaite is a picturesque village located in Cumbria, England, nestled within the Lake District National Park and just off the A66 road, south of Bassenthwaite Lake. Historically part of Cumberland, it lies approximately 3.5 miles from Keswick and features a rich heritage, with a population of 153 recorded in 1861. The name "Thornthwaite" reflects its origins, with "thwaite" meaning "clearing," providing insight into the area's historical landscape and potential planning considerations. It sits within the Above Derwent district.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Thornthwaite area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Thornthwaite a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Thornthwaite has 19 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Thornthwaite 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.
To comment on or object to a planning application near Thornthwaite, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.
In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Thornthwaite.
The most common types were full planning applications (3), tree works (1).