How long do planning decisions take near Fair Hill?

The average planning decision time near Fair Hill is 56 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 Fair Hill?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Fair Hill?

The most common type of planning application near Fair Hill is full planning applications, with 10 submissions in the last 24 months.

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Fair Hill, Cumbria Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Fair Hill, Cumbria.

Cumbria · England · settlement

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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: Penrith and Solway
LSOA: Eden 002B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Fair Hill.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Fair Hill based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

7 planning applications found near Fair Hill.

- Raiselands Farm Penrith
Works to trees subject to Tree Preservation Order WFC/TPO6: Works along highway comprising of removal of leaning trees, snapped/hanging/defective branches and crown raising to 5.2-meters. Works within
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2026-03-23
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- Land at Raiselands Farm Scotland Road PENRITH CA11 9JW
Variation of condition 1 (approved plans) for the inclusion of revised plans, attached to approval 2024/2214/FPA.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2025-09-08
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- Land at Inglewood Road Penrith CA11 8QY
Proposed development of 53 dwellings, accesses and associated infrastructure.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2024-12-11
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- Land at Raiselands Farm Penrith CA11 9JW
Variation of condition 27 (non-opening windows) to allow the option of opening windows in place of non-opening windows, attached to approval 14/0405.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2024-05-01
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- Land at Raiselands Farm Scotland Road Penrith CA11 9JW
Non Material Amendment for the addition of natural stone wall features within the site, attached to approval 14/0405.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2024-03-21
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- Land at Raiselands Farm Scotland Road Penrith CA11 9JW
Discharge of conditions 8 (construction management plan) and 20 (open spaces and play equipment), attached to approval 14/0405.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2024-03-21
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- LAND AT RAISELANDS FARM, SCOTLAND ROAD, PENRITH, CA11 9JW
Non Material Amendment to substitute the Chedworth house type with a Show Home and the addition of a garage to be used as a temporary sales office on plot 6, re-site the garage on plot 1 and plots 2-5
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Amendment | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2023-08-16
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A brief summary of Fair Hill in Cumbria

Fair Hill is a settlement located in Cumbria, England.

Property prices in Fair Hill 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 Fair Hill a particularly low-crime area.

Fair Hill has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Penrith, Penrith New Streets. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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.

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Planning Activity in Fair Hill

In the last 24 months, 19 planning applications were submitted near Fair Hill. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 56 days.

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

The average decision time of 56 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Fair Hill were full planning applications (10), tree works (5), discharge of conditions (3). Full planning applications account for 53% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 4 medium-scale applications, 14 smaller schemes were submitted.

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