How long do planning decisions take near Casterton?

The average planning decision time near Casterton is 42 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 Casterton?

The planning approval rate near Casterton is 50%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Casterton?

The most common type of planning application near Casterton is discharge of conditions, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Casterton?

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Casterton, Cumbria Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Casterton, Cumbria.

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About Casterton

Casterton, a quaint village and civil parish near Kirkby Lonsdale in Cumbria, is situated along the picturesque River Lune. With a population that declined from 500 in 2001 to 425 in 2011, it presents a serene environment for potential development and planning applications in the area.

Population: 353 (2021)

District: South Lakeland

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £332,400 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Lancaster
Parliamentary constituency: Morecambe and Lunesdale
LSOA: Lancaster 002D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Casterton.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Casterton based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

6 planning applications found near Casterton.

- Casterton School (GR 362679 479685), Casterton, LA6 2LB
Notification under Reg 5 of the Overhead Lines (Exemption) Regulations 2009 to install a pole within an electric line above ground (Ref LRC/EM/N-4482)
Status: Undecided | Type: Other | Council: Yorkshire Dales | Date: 2026-03-18
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- Bees Nest Farm, Casterton, Kirkby Lonsdale, LA6 2SF
Section 73 application for variation of Condition 2 (amendments to elevations) and Condition 13 (revised timeframe for the landscaping) of S/05/42B (Full planning permission for erection of single dwe
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Yorkshire Dales | Date: 2026-02-27
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- High Folly Barn, Casterton, Carnforth, LA6 2SA
Householder planning permission for erection of summerhouse
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Yorkshire Dales | Date: 2025-07-16
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- Bees Nest Farm, Casterton, CARNFORTH, LA6 2SF
Approval of details reserved by conditions 4 (mortar mix and method of pointing details), 5 (roof slates sample), 6 (boundary treatment details), 10 (colour sample) & 13 (scheme of landscaping) of S/0
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Yorkshire Dales | Date: 2025-02-05
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- Casterton Cottage, Casterton, Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria, LA6 2SF
Approval of details reserved by Condition 8 (external lighting details) of S/05/45C
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Yorkshire Dales | Date: 2024-01-30
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- Casterton Cottage, Casterton, Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria, LA6 2SF
Approval of details reserved by Condition 8 (external lighting details) of S/05/45D
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Yorkshire Dales | Date: 2024-01-30
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A brief summary of Casterton in Cumbria

Property prices in Casterton show an average sale price of £332,400, 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 Casterton a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Casterton includes 3 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 National Parks: YORKSHIRE DALES. 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 Casterton

In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Casterton. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 42 days.

This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Casterton.

The average decision time of 42 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Casterton were discharge of conditions (2), full planning applications (1), other applications (1).

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