How long do planning decisions take near Culgaith?

The average planning decision time near Culgaith is 53 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 Culgaith?

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

How can I track planning applications near Culgaith?

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Culgaith, Cumbria Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Culgaith, Cumbria.

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About Culgaith

Culgaith is a picturesque village and civil parish located in the Westmorland and Furness district of Cumbria, north-west England. Nestled on a ridge overlooking the River Eden, it lies between the villages of Temple Sowerby and Langwathby. The population of Culgaith has seen growth, rising from 721 in 2001 to 826 by the 2011 census, indicating a developing community that may influence local planning applications.

Population: 857 (2021)

District: Eden

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £234,130 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Westmorland and Furness
Parliamentary constituency: Westmorland and Lonsdale
LSOA: Eden 004A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Culgaith.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Culgaith based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Culgaith.

- Land at Settle Close Culgaith PENRITH CA10 1FF
Residential development of 4 No. dwellings.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2023-12-21
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A brief summary of Culgaith in Cumbria

Property prices in Culgaith show an average sale price of £234,130, 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 Culgaith a particularly low-crime area.

Culgaith has one conservation area within its boundaries: Settle-Carlisle Railway. 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 Culgaith includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): River Eden and Tributaries SSSI; 2 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): River Eden. 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 Culgaith

In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Culgaith. The average decision time was 53 days.

The average decision time of 53 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Culgaith were full planning applications (2), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 67% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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