Dunningwell, Cumbria Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Dunningwell, Cumbria.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £139,140 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

• Admin district: Cumberland
• Parliamentary constituency: Barrow and Furness
• LSOA: Copeland 008C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Dunningwell.

Keyword Scorecard

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

• 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 Dunningwell based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

5 planning applications found near Dunningwell.

1. - DUNNINGWELL, THE GREEN
   DISCHARGE OF CONDITION 3 OF PLANNING APPLICATION 4/23/2119/0F1
   Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Copeland | Date: 2024-11-06
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2. - DUNNINGWELL, THE GREEN
   CHANGE OF USE FROM LARGE COUNTRY HOUSE (C3) TO 11-BED SHORT-STAY SELF-CATERING ACCOMMODATION (SUI GENERIS) AND ASSOCIATED WORKS INCLUDING ALTERATIONS TO ACCESS, PARKING & DRAINAGE (PART RETROSPECTIVE)
   Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Copeland | Date: 2023-04-25
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3. - DUNNINGWELL, THE GREEN, MILLOM
   CERTIFICATE OF LAWFUL USE APPLICATION TO ESTABLISH THE LAWFUL USE OF DUNNINGWELL HALL FOR SHORT STAY SELF CATERING ACCOMODATION
   Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Copeland | Date: 2022-07-07
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4. - CHERRY TREE HOUSE, THE GREEN, MILLOM
   NEW FRONT ENTRANCE EXTENSION, REAR RAISED TERRACE AND ALTERATION AND REPLACEMENT OF WINDOWS AND DOORS
   Status: Permitted | Council: Copeland | Date: 2021-11-24
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5. - CALOBRA, THE GREEN, MILLOM
   ERECT GARAGE/STORE EXTENSION ON FRONT/SIDE ELEVATION
   Status: Permitted | Council: Copeland | Date: 2021-09-06
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A brief summary of Dunningwell in Cumbria

Dunningwell is a settlement located in Cumbria, England.

Property prices in Dunningwell show an average sale price of £139,140, 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 Dunningwell a particularly low-crime area.

Dunningwell has one conservation area within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE. 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 Dunningwell includes 13 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 National Parks: LAKE DISTRICT. 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, Dunningwell 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 Dunningwell

In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Dunningwell. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 28 days.

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

The average decision time of 28 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Dunningwell were discharge of conditions (1).

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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.