Search Dent planning applications
12 applications on record · within 1 km of the centre of Dent · updated daily · Westmorland and Furness Council
Only 6 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows every one we hold.
- 9 Ghyllside, Dent, Sedbergh, Cumbria, LA10 5QDAwaiting decisionHouseholder planning permission to install eleven solar panels on the front and rear of the property, together with an inverter and battery storageReceived 2 Nov 2026S/01/377
- Geslings, Dent, Sedbergh, Cumbria, LA10 5QTAwaiting decisionApproval of details reserved by Condition 8 (Written Scheme of Investigation) of S/01/348Approval of details reserved by conditionReceived 6 Oct 2026S/01/348/DIS2
- Millbeck, Dent, Sedbergh, LA10 5TBApprovedApplication to determine if prior approval is required under Schedule 2, Part 6 of the Town & Country Planning (General Permitted Development Order) (England) 2015 for concreting the existing yardReceived 28 Sep 2026Decided 26 Oct 2026S/01/254A/GPDO
- Rose Cottage, Main Street, Dent, LA10 5QLApprovedNon material amendment to planning permission S/01/143A in respect of the addition of an EV charging point to the south east elevationNon Material Minor AmendmentReceived 7 Aug 2026Decided 4 Sep 2026S/01/143A/MNR1
- Millbeck Cottage, Dent, Sedbergh, LA10 5TBApprovedApproval of details reserved by Condition 5 (methodology of proposed works) of S/01/127F/LBApproval of details reserved by conditionReceived 3 Aug 2026Decided 28 Sep 2026S/01/127F/LB/DIS1
Planning in Dent
Only 8 decisions near Dent in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Dent in the last 24 months, from Westmorland and Furness Council's planning register.
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LA10 64 applications in the last 12 months
Applications in each district in the last 12 months.
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Planning authority: Westmorland and Furness Council
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About Dent
Dent is a picturesque village and civil parish located in Cumbria, England, nestled within the scenic Dentdale valley on the western slopes of the Pennines. It falls under the jurisdiction of the Yorkshire Dales National Park and is situated 4 miles southeast of Sedbergh and 8 miles northeast of Kirkby Lonsdale. As of the 2011 census, the combined population of Dent and Middleton was 785, making it a small but vibrant community for potential planning applications and developments. The settlement has a population of approximately 649 (2021 estimate). It sits within the South Lakeland district.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Dent area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Dent a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Dent has 5 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Dent 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.
To comment on or object to a planning application near Dent, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.
In the last 24 months, 10 planning applications were submitted near Dent.
The most common types were full planning applications (3), listed building and heritage (2), discharge of conditions (2).