How long do planning decisions take near Chapels?

The average planning decision time near Chapels is 52 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 Chapels?

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

How can I track planning applications near Chapels?

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Chapels, Cumbria Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Chapels, Cumbria.

Cumbria · England · settlement

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About Chapels

Kirkby-in-Furness, often simply called Kirkby, is a prominent village within the parish of Kirkby Ireleth in the Furness district of Cumbria, England. Nestled near the Lake District National Park, it lies approximately 3 miles south of Broughton in Furness and 5 miles northwest of Ulverston. With a population of 580 as of the 2021 census, Kirkby is one of the largest villages along the peninsula's northwestern coast, bordered by the SSSI of Kirkby Moor to the east and the Duddon Estuary to the west, making it a focal point for local planning applications and developments.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £262,544 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Westmorland and Furness
Parliamentary constituency: Barrow and Furness
LSOA: South Lakeland 008B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Chapels.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Chapels based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Chapels.

- Meadowbank Farm Chapels KIRKBY-IN-FURNESS LA17 7XY
Construction of a two storey side extension with a front glazed dormer projection plus the installation of 9 velux rooflights to provide light, ventilation and means of escape to the first floor accom
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2025-05-12
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A brief summary of Chapels in Cumbria

Property prices in Chapels show an average sale price of £262,544, 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 Chapels a particularly low-crime area.

Chapels 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 Chapels includes 3 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Kirkby Moor - 1006121 SSSI, Duddon Mosses SSSI, Duddon Estuary SSSI; 2 Ancient Woodland sites; 2 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Morecambe Bay, Duddon Mosses; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Morecambe Bay and Duddon Estuary; 1 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Duddon Estuary; 1 National Parks: LAKE DISTRICT. 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 Chapels

In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Chapels. The average decision time was 52 days.

The average decision time of 52 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Chapels were full planning applications (1), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 1 smaller scheme were submitted.

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