Middle Birkby Farm Cark-In-Cartmel GRANGE-OVER-SANDS LA11 7NP Data via plota.co.uk
Pending
2026/0550/FPA
Description
Change of use with demolition of existing agricultural building for the erection of 1no. self-build dwelling Data via plota.co.uk
Historical activity at this location
31 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
This property
Previous applications at this address
2023
Approved
Discharge of conditions 3 (soft landscaping) and 4 (Fence stain/paint details) attached t…
2023
Approved
Discharge of conditions 3 (soft landscaping) and 4 (Fence stain/paint details) attached t…
2023
Approved
Construction of a 30 meter X 50 meter manège for the exercise and turnout of horses and n…
2023
Approved
Construction of a 30 meter X 50 meter manège for the exercise and turnout of horses and n…
2019
Approved
Agricultural building to provide livestock housing and general storage
2019
Approved
Agricultural building to provide livestock housing and general storage
Within ~100m
Nearby activity
2025
Approved
Middle Birkby Farm Cark In Cartmel GRANGE-OVER-SANDS LA11 7NP
Construction of a covered midden to replace the existing which is no longer fit for purpo…
2025
Approved
Middle Birkby Farm Cark In Cartmel GRANGE-OVER-SANDS LA11 7NP
Construction of a covered midden to replace the existing which is no longer fit for purpo…
2024
Withdrawn
Middle Birkby Farm Cark In Cartmel GRANGE-OVER-SANDS LA11 7NP
Prior Notification under schedule 2, part 6, class A, for a new covered midden to replace…
2024
Withdrawn
Middle Birkby Farm Cark In Cartmel GRANGE-OVER-SANDS LA11 7NP
Prior Notification under schedule 2, part 6, class A, for a new covered midden to replace…
2024
Middle Birkby Farm Cark In Cartmel GRANGE-OVER-SANDS LA11 7NP
Alterations of house and conversion of attached barn to ancillary cottage and separate ho…
2024
Middle Birkby Farm Cark In Cartmel GRANGE-OVER-SANDS LA11 7NP
Listed Building Consent for alterations of house and conversion of attached barn to ancil…
2024
Middle Birkby Farm Cark In Cartmel GRANGE-OVER-SANDS LA11 7NP
Alterations of house and conversion of attached barn to ancillary cottage and separate ho…
2024
Middle Birkby Farm Cark In Cartmel GRANGE-OVER-SANDS LA11 7NP
Listed Building Consent for alterations of house and conversion of attached barn to ancil…
2020
Approved
Birkby Hall Cottage, Cark-In-Cartmel, GRANGE-OVER-SANDS, LA11 7NP
Two storey detached double garage
2020
Approved
Birkby Hall Cottage, Cark-In-Cartmel, GRANGE-OVER-SANDS, LA11 7NP
Two storey detached double garage
2019
Approved
Birkby Hall Cottage, Cark in Cartmel, GRANGE over SANDS, LA11 7NP
Erection of detached double garage
2019
Approved
Birkby Hall Cottage, Cark in Cartmel, GRANGE over SANDS, LA11 7NP
Erection of detached double garage
2019
Approved
The Old Hall, Cark in Cartmel, GRANGE over SANDS, LA11 7NP
Two storey linked extension with first floor glazed balcony to the west elevation
2019
Approved
The Old Hall, Cark in Cartmel, GRANGE over SANDS, LA11 7NP
Two storey linked extension with first floor glazed balcony to the west elevation
2017
Approved
Birkby Cottage Stables, Cark-In-Cartmel, GRANGE-OVER-SANDS, LA11 7NP
Conversion of stables to 2no. dwellings and erection of 3no. new-build holiday cottages.
2017
Approved
Birkby Cottage Stables, Cark-In-Cartmel, GRANGE-OVER-SANDS, LA11 7NP
Conversion of stables to 2no. dwellings and erection of 3no. new-build holiday cottages.
2018
Approved
Middle Birkby Barn, Green Lane, Cark-In-Cartmel, GRANGE-OVER-SANDS, LA11 7NP
Extension to timber store.
2018
Approved
Middle Birkby Barn, Green Lane, Cark-In-Cartmel, GRANGE-OVER-SANDS, LA11 7NP
Extension to timber store.
2017
Approved
Birkby Hall Cottage, Cartmel, GRANGE-OVER-SANDS, LA11 7NP
Erection of rear sun lounge extension and first floor side extension
2017
Approved
Birkby Hall Cottage, Cartmel, GRANGE-OVER-SANDS, LA11 7NP
Erection of rear sun lounge extension and first floor side extension
2016
Approved
1 Birkby Barn, Cark In Cartmel, GRANGE OVER SANDS, LA11 7NP
Blocking up garage door opening, application of external render and change of use from ga…
2016
Approved
1 Birkby Barn, Cark In Cartmel, GRANGE OVER SANDS, LA11 7NP
Blocking up garage door opening, application of external render and change of use from ga…
2025
Approved
Barn at land north of Middle Birkby Farm Cark In Cartmel GRANGE-OVER-SANDS LA11 7NP
Prior Notification under schedule 2, part 3, class Q, for change of use of an agricultura…
2025
Approved
Barn at land north of Middle Birkby Farm Cark In Cartmel GRANGE-OVER-SANDS LA11 7NP
Prior Notification under schedule 2, part 3, class Q, for change of use of an agricultura…
2018
Approved
Birkby Cottage Stables, Cark in Cartmel, GRANGE-OVER-SANDS, LA11 7NP
Discharge of Conditions 3 (external materials), 4 (hard and soft landscaping), 5 (boundar…
Westmorland and Furness
Planning Authority Score
2.8/10
Poor
#240 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Change of use
Westmorland and Furness is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #234 out of 292. 52% of applications have the time limit extended, above the 40% national average. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (92%) than the national average (90%).
Slower than most councils
for householder decisions
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application.
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Westmorland and Furness decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
92%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #90 of 292
92%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #161 of 292
51%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (64%) #234 of 292
52%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #239 of 292
85%
Minor dwellings approved
72 decided (1-9 homes)
100%
Major dwellings approved
21 decided (10+ homes)
86%
Change of use approved
132 decided
1,223
Total decisions
95 refused in 2025