Ulverston, Cumbria Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Ulverston, Cumbria.
Cumbria · England · Town
About Ulverston
Ulverston is a vibrant market town and civil parish located in Westmorland and Furness, Cumbria, England. Nestled just south of the Lake District National Park and north-west of Morecambe Bay, it is well-connected to nearby towns, with Lancaster 39 miles to the east and Barrow-in-Furness 10 miles to the south-west. The town's population has seen a slight increase, from 11,524 in 2001 to 11,678 in 2011, making it an area of interest for planning applications and community development.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £299,850 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Westmorland and Furness
- Parliamentary constituency: Barrow and Furness
- LSOA: South Lakeland 012C
Crime Statistics
42 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 17
- public-order: 6
- other-theft: 5
- shoplifting: 5
- anti-social-behaviour: 4
- criminal-damage-arson: 2
- possession-of-weapons: 2
- other-crime: 1
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Ulverston.
- 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 Ulverston based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
37 planning applications found near Ulverston.
- - Mill Close House Old Hall Road ULVERSTON LA12 7DL
Accessible alterations including the provision of a gym/physio room and ramped access to front of dwelling with an enclosed porch (Revised submission of SL/2023/0477) (Part retrospective)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2026-04-20
View full details - - 1 Trinity Gardens ULVERSTON LA12 7UB
Proposed two storey side extension and extension to existing single storey front porch. Retrospective formation of retaining wall and steps
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - The Old Police Station & Courthouse Neville Street ULVERSTON LA12 7UJ
Application for the approval of details reserved by conditions 18 (Noise) and 19 (Landscaping) attached to planning permission SL/2023/0400
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - 13 Church Walk ULVERSTON LA12 7EN
Beech tree against the front wall, requires a crown lift above pavement and road to 3 metres clearance
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - Land South of Fair View Daltongate ULVERSTON LA12 7BE
Non material amendment to roof design and fenestration attached to planning permission SL/2023/0749 (Proposed dwelling)
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2026-03-04
View full details - - Ulverston Brewing Company Lightburn Road ULVERSTON LA12 0AU
Change of use of a vacant office Use Class E(g)(iii) - Industrial processes space to a hair salon Use Class E(c)(ii) - Professional services
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2026-02-19
View full details - - Kings Head Queen Street ULVERSTON LA12 7AF
Advertisement Consent for the replacement of 3 existing signage with 1 externally illuminated set of 3D name letters, 1 externally illuminated projection sign and 1 non-illuminated fascia sign
Status: Conditions | Type: Advertising | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2026-01-27
View full details - - 1 Trinity Gardens ULVERSTON LA12 7UB
Lancashire CC TPO No 5 1958 - T1- Corsican Pine - Deadwood, T2 - Ash - Fell, extensive die back, T3 - Corsican Pine- Dead wood, T4 - Corsican Pine - Dead wood, sever Ivy, T5 - Corsican pine - Crown cl
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2026-01-22
View full details - - The Old Brewery Brewery Street ULVERSTON LA12 7HU
Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 9 (external lighting) and Condition 10 (ventilation) attached to planning permission SL/2022/0988
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2026-01-19
View full details - - Bellevue Princes Street ULVERSTON LA12 7NB
Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) & removal of condition 3 (methodology and specification of works) attached to planning permission 2025/0525/LBC (Listed Building Consent for the change of use
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2026-01-13
View full details - - Bellevue Princes Street ULVERSTON LA12 7NB
Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) & removal of condition 3 (methodology and specification of works) attached to planning permission 2025/0524/FPA (Change of use from office (Use Class E) to a
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2026-01-13
View full details - - Red Rose Recreation Centre Victoria Road ULVERSTON LA12 0BY
Listed Building Consent for the replacement of existing white uPVC double doors with a dark red timber door featuring antique brass ironmongery, set within the existing uPVC entrance frontage. (Part R
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2025-12-16
View full details - - Spot Community Building Victoria Road ULVERSTON LA12 0BZ
Change of use from Use Class E(g)(iii) (existing light industrial/workshop use) to a mixed-use community facility (Use Classes F2(a), F2(b), and E(g)(iii)), to a mixed use facility for community group
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2025-12-10
View full details - - Kings Head Queen Street ULVERSTON LA12 7AF
Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 3 (Schedule of works and methodology relating to the areas of historic cobbled surface) attached to Listed Building Consent 2025/0340/LBC
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2025-10-23
View full details - - Kings Head Queen Street Ulverston LA12 7AF
Approval of Details Reserved by Conditions 6 (Methodology and Specification detailing the proposed strengthening works to the front cellar) & 7 (Level 2 Recording Survey) attached to Listed Building C
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2025-10-23
View full details - - Bank House Star Street ULVERSTON LA12 7BY
Dawn Redwood - Fell & 1 Rowan - Fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2025-10-14
View full details - - 4 Market Place and 1,3 and 5 Queen Street ULVERSTON LA12 7BA
Approval of Details Reserved by Conditions 5 (Conservation rooflight flashing detail), 6 (Cast Iron rainwater and soil pipes), 8 (Fire, sound and thermal insulation and condensation risk analysis), 9
Status: Rejected | Type: Conditions | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2025-10-08
View full details - - 4 Market Place and 1,3 and 5 Queen Street ULVERSTON LA12 7BA
Approval of Details Reserved by Conditions 5 (Conservation rooflight flashing detail), 6 (Cast Iron rainwater and soil pipes), 8 (Fire, sound and thermal insulation and condensation risk analysis), 9
Status: Rejected | Type: Conditions | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2025-10-08
View full details - - Penny Wood New Church Lane ULVERSTON LA12 7AE
Lancashire CC TPO No 5 1958 - T1 - Lime - Crown Reduction - Reducing the height and spread of the tree by up to 3 metres, crown lift over road to give 5.2m clearance and footpath to give 2.5m clearanc
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2025-10-02
View full details - - The Old Police Station & Courthouse Neville Street ULVERSTON LA12 7UJ
Discharge of conditions 12 (Construction Management Plan (CTMP)) 13 (Written scheme of Archaeological investigation) 14 (Surface and foul water drainage scheme) & 15 (Remediation strategy) attached to
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2025-04-25
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A brief summary of Ulverston in Cumbria
Ulverston is a vibrant market town and civil parish located in Westmorland and Furness, Cumbria, England. Nestled just south of the Lake District National Park and north-west of Morecambe Bay, it is well-connected to nearby towns, with Lancaster 39 miles to the east and Barrow-in-Furness 10 miles to the south-west. The town's population has seen a slight increase, from 11,524 in 2001 to 11,678 in 2011, making it an area of interest for planning applications and community development.
Property prices in Ulverston show an average sale price of £299,850, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
The Ulverston area recorded 42 crimes in the most recent reporting period. As with any urban or suburban area, prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.
Ulverston has one conservation area within its boundaries: Ulverston. 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 Ulverston includes 3 Ancient Woodland sites. 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 Ulverston
In the last 24 months, 47 planning applications were submitted near Ulverston. Of these, 65% were approved, with an average decision time of 70 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 Ulverston.
At 70 days on average, decisions near Ulverston slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Ulverston were full planning applications (18), tree works (10), discharge of conditions (9). Full planning applications account for 38% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 7 medium-scale applications, 40 smaller schemes were submitted.
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