Search Birks planning applications

17 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Birks · updated daily · Westmorland and Furness Council

Only 6 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.

Showing 1 to 5 of 17 · received or decided in the last 12 months

Peoples Hall, Howgill Lane, Sedbergh, LA10 5DQAwaiting decisionFull planning permission for the repositioning of the children's playground and safe entry from Howgill Lane to the north west of the site, the extension of the car parking area and the extension of the accessible path round to the gym entranceFull PlanningReceived 13 Oct 2026S/03/263D
2, Winfield Road, Sedbergh, LA10 5AZApprovedNon material amendment to planning permission S/03/775 in respect of reduction in size of carport to a covered area to provide covered offloading and rear covered seating areaNon Material Minor AmendmentReceived 1 Sep 2026Decided 21 Sep 2026S/03/775/MNR1
45-47, Main Street, Sedbergh, LA10 5BLAwaiting decisionFull planning permission for internal and external alterations to expand existing dental practice, including provision of downstairs WC; use of first floor as recovery room and storage area; use of the upper floor as staff room & kitchen; replacement of a rear dormer window and reconfiguration of the stairwellFull PlanningReceived 14 Aug 2026S/03/113C
11, Maple Close, Sedbergh, LA10 5JEAwaiting decisionApplication to remove or modify the Section 106 Agreement (dated 31 October 2001) attached to planning permission S/03/239 (full planning permission for residential development of six dwellinghouses and eighteen flats) to widen the local occupancy criteria to the criteria specified in the current Local Plan (2025-2040)Modify Planning ObligationReceived 13 Aug 2026S/03/239C
Land at the junction of Fairholme and Howgill Lane, Sedbergh, LA10 5DG (GR:365613, 492256)ApprovedApplication to determine if prior approval is required under Schedule 2, Part 16, Class A of the Town & Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended) for a proposed development by or on behalf of an electronic communications code operator for the purpose of the operator's Electronic Communications Network in, over or under land controlled by that operator or in accordance with the electronic communications code in respect of installation of 1no. 10m AGL (12m overall) wooden telecoms pole to mount 3no. Airspan radio antennas and 1no. telecoms cabinetPrior Approval - TelecommunicationsReceived 6 Aug 2026Decided 30 Sep 2026S/03/790/GDO

Planning in Birks

Approved: 91%; 29 of 29 decided
Decision time: about 9 weeks; on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Birks in the last 24 months, from Westmorland and Furness Council's planning register.

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Around Birks

Postcode districts

LA10 64 applications in the last 12 monthsLA9 198 applications in the last 12 monthsLA6 286 applications in the last 12 monthsCA17 52 applications in the last 12 monthsLA7 58 applications in the last 12 monthsLA3 120 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

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Planning authority: Westmorland and Furness Council

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About Birks

Birks is a settlement located in Cumbria, England.

There are currently no active flood warnings for the Birks area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Birks a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Birks has 3 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Birks 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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Birks, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 36 planning applications were submitted near Birks. Of these, 91% were approved, with an average decision time of 64 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (17), discharge of conditions (9), listed building and heritage (3).

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Birks?

In the last 24 months, 36 planning applications were submitted near Birks. The approval rate is 91%.

How long do planning decisions take near Birks?

The average planning decision time near Birks is 64 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Birks?

The planning approval rate near Birks is 91%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Birks?

The most common type of planning application near Birks is full planning applications, with 17 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Birks?

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