How long do planning decisions take near Bayles?

The average planning decision time near Bayles is 90 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What types of planning applications are most common near Bayles?

The most common type of planning application near Bayles is full planning applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

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Bayles, Cumbria Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Bayles, Cumbria.

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About Bayles

Bayles is a quaint hamlet located near Alston in Cumbria, England. Its picturesque setting and proximity to the historic market town of Alston make it a notable area for planning applications, particularly for those interested in rural development and community projects.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £226,458 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Westmorland and Furness
Parliamentary constituency: Penrith and Solway
LSOA: Eden 001A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-03.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Bayles.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Bayles.

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 Bayles based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

6 planning applications found near Bayles.

- High Fell House ALSTON CA9 3BP
Construction of detached garage and alterations to existing garage to form garden room.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2024-01-30
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- LAND AT GHYLL HOUSE, ALSTON, CA9 3BL
Proposed lean-to extension to agricultural building.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2020-02-17
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- LAND ADJACENT TO GHYLL HOUSE, ALSTON, CA9 3BL
Extension to existing equine arena.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2020-02-17
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- GHYLL HOUSE, ALSTON, CA9 3BL
Outdoor equestrian arena.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2019-02-20
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- GHYLL HOUSE, ALSTON, CUMBRIA, CA9 3BL
Notification of agricultural building.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2011-07-28
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- HIGH FELL, ALSTON, CA9 3BP
Erection of single storey extension to South involving demolition of existing outhouses.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2006-09-18
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A brief summary of Bayles in Cumbria

Property prices in Bayles show an average sale price of £226,458, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Bayles a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Bayles includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Alston Shingle Banks SSSI, Moorhouse and Cross Fell SSSI; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): North Pennines; 2 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Tyne & Nent, Moor House-Upper Teesdale; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): North Pennine Moors. 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 Bayles

In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Bayles. The average decision time was 90 days.

The average decision period of 90 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 13 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Bayles were full planning applications (1). Full planning applications account for 100% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application was submitted.

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