How long do planning decisions take near Broughton Cross?

The average planning decision time near Broughton Cross is 92 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 Broughton Cross?

The planning approval rate near Broughton Cross is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Broughton Cross?

The most common type of planning application near Broughton Cross is full planning applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Broughton Cross?

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Broughton Cross, Cumbria Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Broughton Cross, Cumbria.

Cumbria · England · settlement

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

About Broughton Cross

Broughton Cross is a hamlet located in Cumbria, England, situated near the villages of Brigham and Great Broughton. Once accessible via the A66 road, the hamlet is now bypassed, which may impact local development considerations. Historically, it featured a railway station that operated from April 1847 until its closure in March 1942, adding context to the area's transport evolution and potential planning applications.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £264,011 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Cumberland
Parliamentary constituency: Penrith and Solway
LSOA: Allerdale 007C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Broughton Cross.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Broughton Cross based on the last 24 months of planning data.

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A brief summary of Broughton Cross in Cumbria

Property prices in Broughton Cross show an average sale price of £264,011, 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 Broughton Cross a particularly low-crime area.

Broughton Cross has one conservation area within its boundaries: Greysouthen. 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 Broughton Cross includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): River Derwent and Tributaries SSSI; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): River Derwent & Bassenthwaite Lake. 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 Broughton Cross

In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Broughton Cross. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 92 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Broughton Cross may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

With an average of 92 days, decisions near Broughton Cross take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.

The most common application types near Broughton Cross were full planning applications (2), tree works (2), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 33% 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, 5 smaller schemes were submitted.

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