What types of planning applications are most common near Biggar?

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

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Biggar, Cumbria Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Biggar, Cumbria.

Cumbria · England · settlement

Planning applications in Biggar are administered by Cumberland Council. View the full Cumberland Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Biggar

Biggar is a historic village located in the southern part of Walney Island, Cumbria, and is recognized as one of the island's oldest settlements, alongside North Scale. It is now incorporated within the Westmorland and Furness region, making it a key area for potential planning applications and developments.

District: Barrow

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £155,550 (based on 1 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Westmorland and Furness
Parliamentary constituency: Barrow and Furness
LSOA: Barrow-in-Furness 009F

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Biggar.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Biggar based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Biggar.

- The Lodge, Seaview Riding School, Thorny Nook Lane, Barrow-In-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 3YG
Application to determine if prior approval is required for proposed erection of steel framed agricultural building for storage of hay, straw and agricultural machinery
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Barrow | Date: 2025-07-30
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A brief summary of Biggar in Cumbria

Property prices in Biggar show an average sale price of £155,550, based on 1 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

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

Biggar 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 Biggar includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): South Walney and Piel Channel Flats SSSI; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Morecambe Bay; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Morecambe Bay and Duddon Estuary; 3 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Morecambe Bay. 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 Biggar

In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Biggar.

The most common application types near Biggar were outline applications (1).

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