Vickerstown, Cumbria Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Vickerstown, Cumbria.
Cumbria · England · settlement
About Vickerstown
Vickerstown, located in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, is a notable model village developed in the early 20th century by Vickers Shipbuilding and Engineering to accommodate its workforce. Encompassing the wards of Walney North and Walney South, Vickerstown features two designated Conservation Areas and houses the majority of Walney Island's population, making it a significant area for planning applications and community development.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Westmorland and Furness
- Parliamentary constituency: Barrow and Furness
- LSOA: Barrow-in-Furness 009C
Crime Statistics
115 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 64
- shoplifting: 12
- criminal-damage-arson: 8
- public-order: 8
- anti-social-behaviour: 5
- drugs: 5
- other-theft: 5
- other-crime: 3
- bicycle-theft: 2
- burglary: 2
- robbery: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Vickerstown.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Vickerstown.
- 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 Vickerstown based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
7 planning applications found near Vickerstown.
- - 2 Liverpool Street Barrow-In-Furness Cumbria LA14 3BA
Conversion of former newsagents (F2(a)) and associated domestic accommodation (C3) into 2 dwellings (C3); associated alterations, including demolition of existing rear extension / outbuildings and con
Status: Undecided | Type: Other | Council: Barrow | Date: 2026-03-24
View full details - - Combe House Central Drive Barrow-In-Furness Cumbria LA14 3HY
Application for approval of details reserved by Condition No. 7 (Soil Sampling), 11 (Construction Materials), 12 (Boundary Treatments), 13 (Vehicular Crossing), 15 (Access Visibility), 16 ( Private Dr
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Barrow | Date: 2026-02-11
View full details - - 17 Strathnaver Avenue Barrow-In-Furness Cumbria LA14 3DQ
New first floor pitched roof side extension over existing ground floor side extension
Status: Undecided | Council: Barrow | Date: 2026-02-04
View full details - - 58 - 60 Dominion Street Barrow-In-Furness Cumbria LA14 3BW
Change of use of existing commercial property (Use Class E) to single 3 bed dwellinghouse (Use Class C3). With internal and external alterations to include extension of pitched roof across full width
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Barrow | Date: 2026-01-30
View full details - - Combe House Central Drive Barrow-in-Furness Cumbria LA14 3HY
Application for approval of details reserved by Conditions 3 (Construction Management Plan), 4 (Invasive non-native plant species management plan), 5 (Contamination), 6 (Remediation Scheme), 8 (Surfac
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Barrow | Date: 2025-02-03
View full details - - 31 Strathnaver Avenue Barrow-In-Furness Cumbria LA14 3DQ
Two storey side extension forming ground floor store/wc/utility room with bedroom/en-suite at first floor and a rear single story kitchen extension.
Status: Permitted | Council: Barrow | Date: 2024-05-15
View full details - - 27 Strathaird Avenue Barrow-In-Furness Cumbria LA14 3DE
Single storey rear and partial side extension forming extended kitchen/dining/living area and utility room.
Status: Permitted | Council: Barrow | Date: 2024-03-27
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A brief summary of Vickerstown in Cumbria
Vickerstown, located in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, is a notable model village developed in the early 20th century by Vickers Shipbuilding and Engineering to accommodate its workforce. Encompassing the wards of Walney North and Walney South, Vickerstown features two designated Conservation Areas and houses the majority of Walney Island's population, making it a significant area for planning applications and community development.
The Vickerstown area recorded 115 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.
Vickerstown 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 Vickerstown includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): South Walney and Piel Channel Flats SSSI, Duddon Estuary SSSI; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Morecambe Bay; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Morecambe Bay and Duddon Estuary; 4 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Morecambe Bay, Duddon Estuary. 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, Vickerstown 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 Vickerstown
In the last 24 months, 15 planning applications were submitted near Vickerstown. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 56 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Vickerstown may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 56 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Vickerstown were discharge of conditions (2), amendments (2), outline applications (1).
In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 2 smaller schemes were submitted.
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.