Thorpe, Cumbria Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Thorpe, Cumbria.
Cumbria · England · settlement
Planning applications in Thorpe are administered by Westmorland And Furness Council. View the full Westmorland And Furness Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Thorpe
Sockbridge and Tirril is a quaint civil parish located in Westmorland and Furness, Cumbria, with a population that grew from 397 in 2001 to 415 by the 2011 Census. This parish encompasses the interconnected settlements of Tirril, Sockbridge, and Thorpe, which have effectively merged into a single village near Penrith, divided only by a river. For those researching planning applications, this area presents a blend of rural charm and community development potential.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £325,145 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Westmorland and Furness
- Parliamentary constituency: Penrith and Solway
- LSOA: Eden 001C
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Thorpe.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Thorpe.
- 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 Thorpe based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
27 planning applications found near Thorpe.
- - Thorpe Stable Barn Tirril Penrith CA10 2LL
Change of use of an office to a dwelling, part retrospective.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2026-02-13
View full details - - 26 Thorpefield Sockbridge Penrith CA10 2JN
Erection of first floor extension over garage.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2025-10-22
View full details - - 11 Quakers Close Sockbridge PENRITH CA10 2JJ
Replace existing unsafe garden wall and relocate existing oil tank.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2025-07-31
View full details - - 11 Quakers Close Sockbridge Penrith CA10 2JJ
Non Material Amendment to replace garage door with wall and window, attached to approval 2024/0711/FPA.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2025-06-26
View full details - - 11 Quakers Close Sockbridge Penrith CA10 2JJ
Non Material Amendment to replace existing windows in rear elevation with patio doors, attached to approval 2024/0711/FPA.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2025-01-15
View full details - - Land Southwest of Thorpefield Sockbridge CA10 2LN
Change of use of agricultural land to residential garden.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2024-11-12
View full details - - Verge adj Lakeway Margate Cross Tirril Penrith CA10 2LN
Advertisement Consent for 1no non-illuminated directional sign. Re-submission of 2024/1176/ADV.
Status: Rejected | Type: Advertising | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2024-10-11
View full details - - Westward Margate Cross Tirril Penrith CA10 2LN
Non Material Amendment to re-position a window and widen the full height window on side elevation, attached to approval 2023/1054/FPA.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2024-10-08
View full details - - Verge adj Lakeway Margate Cross Tirril Penrith CA10 2LN
Advertisement Consent for the retention of 1no non-illuminated pole mounted sign.
Status: Rejected | Type: Advertising | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2024-07-01
View full details - - Land Southwest of Thorpe Sockbridge Tirril PENRITH CA10 2LN
Advertisement Consent for the retention of 2no pole mounted signs in a 'V' formation.
Status: Conditions | Type: Advertising | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2024-06-10
View full details - - 11 Quakers Close Sockbridge Penrith CA10 2JJ
Removal existing conservatory and erection of front extension and garage extension, addition of rear dormer, addition of solar panels to pitched and flat roof and alterations to garden walls.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2024-04-22
View full details - - Land West of Thorpe Field Sockbridge CA10 2JN
Modification of S106 agreement relating to affordable housing, attached to approval 17/0080.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Conditions | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2024-01-22
View full details - - Westward Margate Cross Tirril Penrith CA10 2LN
Demolition of existing rear extension and erection of new rear extension with associated decking area.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2023-11-29
View full details - - LINHOPE, MARGATE CROSS, TIRRIL, PENRITH, CA10 2LN
Replacement of existing garage with double garage.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2022-12-14
View full details - - 11 THORPEFIELD, SOCKBRIDGE, PENRITH, CA10 2JN
First floor side extension.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2020-12-22
View full details - - 11 THORPEFIELD, SOCKBRIDGE, PENRITH, CA10 2JN
Retrospective application for insertion of flue to detached garage roof to serve woodburning stove.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2019-06-11
View full details - - 3 THORPEFIELD, SOCKBRIDGE, PENRITH, CA10 2JN
Proposed rear extension.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2018-07-03
View full details - - 11 THORPEFIELD, SOCKBRIDGE, PENRITH, CA10 2JN
Non material amendment to planning approval 14/0867 comprising of reduction in height of garage doors.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2015-11-04
View full details - - 31 THORPEFIELD, SOCKBRIDGE, PENRITH, CA10 2JN
Proposed front and side single storey elevation.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2015-06-01
View full details - - MARGATE HOUSE, TIRRIL, PENRITH, CA10 2LN
Proposed dwelling and integral garage.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2015-04-30
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A brief summary of Thorpe in Cumbria
Sockbridge and Tirril is a quaint civil parish located in Westmorland and Furness, Cumbria, with a population that grew from 397 in 2001 to 415 by the 2011 Census. This parish encompasses the interconnected settlements of Tirril, Sockbridge, and Thorpe, which have effectively merged into a single village near Penrith, divided only by a river. For those researching planning applications, this area presents a blend of rural charm and community development potential.
Property prices in Thorpe show an average sale price of £325,145, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
Thorpe 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 Thorpe includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): River Eden and Tributaries SSSI; 1 Ancient Woodland site; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): River Eden; 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, Thorpe 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 Thorpe
In the last 24 months, 12 planning applications were submitted near Thorpe. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 93 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 Thorpe.
With an average of 93 days, decisions near Thorpe take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Thorpe were full planning applications (5), listed building and heritage (3), amendments (3). Full planning applications account for 42% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 4 medium-scale applications, 8 smaller schemes were submitted.
3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 1 was dismissed (50% 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:
- Tirril planning applications
- Sockbridge planning applications
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- Stainton planning applications
- Pooley Bridge planning applications
- Soulby planning applications
- Eamont Bridge planning applications
- Askham planning applications
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