Dent, Cumbria Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Dent, Cumbria.
Cumbria · England · settlement
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.
Population: 649 (2021)
District: South Lakeland
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £316,085 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Westmorland and Furness
- Parliamentary constituency: Morecambe and Lunesdale
- LSOA: South Lakeland 009D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Dent.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Dent.
- 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 Dent based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Dent.
- - The Vicarage, Flintergill, Dent, Sedbergh, LA10 5QR
Householder planning permission for installation of 16 No roof mounted solar PV panels to main roof pitches
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Yorkshire Dales | Date: 2025-08-12
View full details - - Walnut Bungalow, Deepdale, Dent, Sedbergh, Cumbria, LA10 5QT
Householder planning permission for erection of wooden garden shed to replace existing greenhouse
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Yorkshire Dales | Date: 2023-03-21
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A brief summary of Dent in Cumbria
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.
Property prices in Dent show an average sale price of £316,085, 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 Dent a particularly low-crime area.
Dent has one conservation area within its boundaries: Dent. 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 Dent includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Deepdale Meadows SSSI; 2 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): North Pennine Dales Meadows; 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.
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.
Planning Activity in Dent
In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Dent. The average decision time was 55 days.
The average decision time of 55 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Dent were full planning applications (2), listed building and heritage (1). Full planning applications account for 67% 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, 2 smaller schemes were submitted.
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.