Crooklands, Cumbria Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Crooklands, Cumbria.
Cumbria · England · settlement
Planning applications in Crooklands are administered by Cumberland Council. View the full Cumberland Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Crooklands
Crooklands is a hamlet located in Westmorland and Furness, Cumbria, approximately 4.5 miles south of Kendal along the A65 road and adjacent to the Lancaster Canal. Situated in the parish of Preston Richard, it borders Preston Patrick to the southeast, with Peasey Beck marking the boundary. The hamlet is notable for its proximity to the showfield of the Westmorland County Agricultural Society, which hosts the annual Westmorland County Show, Country Fest, and various community events, making it a focal point for local activities and potential planning applications.
Population: 2,176
District: Preston Richard
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £327,930 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Westmorland and Furness
- Parliamentary constituency: Morecambe and Lunesdale
- LSOA: South Lakeland 011C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Crooklands.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Crooklands.
- 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 Crooklands based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
1 planning application found near Crooklands.
- - A & W Commercials Crooklands MILNTHORPE LA7 7NR
Erection of 3 commercial buildings and associated infrastructure for flexible use B2 (General Industrial), B8 (Storage and Distribution) and/or E(g) (Commercial, Business and Service) (Resubmission of
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2025-09-26
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A brief summary of Crooklands in Cumbria
Crooklands is a hamlet located in Westmorland and Furness, Cumbria, approximately 4.5 miles south of Kendal along the A65 road and adjacent to the Lancaster Canal. Situated in the parish of Preston Richard, it borders Preston Patrick to the southeast, with Peasey Beck marking the boundary. The hamlet is notable for its proximity to the showfield of the Westmorland County Agricultural Society, which hosts the annual Westmorland County Show, Country Fest, and various community events, making it a focal point for local activities and potential planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 2,176. It sits within the Preston Richard district.
Property prices in Crooklands show an average sale price of £327,930, 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 Crooklands a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Crooklands 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.
Planning Activity in Crooklands
In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Crooklands.
The most common application types near Crooklands were full planning applications (1), outline applications (1), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 25% 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, 3 smaller schemes were submitted.
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