How long do planning decisions take near Dundraw?

The average planning decision time near Dundraw is 31 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Dundraw?

The planning approval rate near Dundraw is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Dundraw?

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

How can I track planning applications near Dundraw?

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Dundraw, Cumbria Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Dundraw, Cumbria.

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About Dundraw

Dundraw is a hamlet and civil parish located near Abbeytown in the Cumberland district of Cumbria, England. Situated approximately 3.5 miles east of Abbeytown and 14 miles south-west of Carlisle, it also lies close to Wigton and Silloth-on-Solway, making it a strategically positioned area for planning applications related to rural development and community projects.

Population: 154 (2021)

District: Allerdale

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £243,453 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Cumberland
Parliamentary constituency: Penrith and Solway
LSOA: Allerdale 002B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Dundraw.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Dundraw based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Dundraw.

- The Laurels, Dundraw, Wigton, CA7 0DP
Prior notification for a portal framed agricultural building for storing silage
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2026-04-20
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- Dundraw Farm, Dundraw, CA7 0DP
Prior notification for creation of yard and roof over yard
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2024-06-28
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A brief summary of Dundraw in Cumbria

Property prices in Dundraw show an average sale price of £243,453, 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 Dundraw a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Dundraw includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Wedholme Flow SSSI; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): South Solway Mosses. 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 Dundraw

In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Dundraw. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 31 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Dundraw may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision time of 31 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Dundraw were outline applications (2).

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