Far End, Cumbria Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Far End, Cumbria.
Cumbria · England · settlement
Planning applications in Far End are administered by Westmorland And Furness Council. View the full Westmorland And Furness Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £468,440 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Westmorland and Furness
- Parliamentary constituency: Westmorland and Lonsdale
- LSOA: South Lakeland 008C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Far End.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Far End.
- 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 Far End based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
9 planning applications found near Far End.
- - Far End Cottages, Coniston, LA21 8DD
Replacing later timber porch with new slate porch, creating new shower room on first floor, replacing later fireplaces with log burners
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Lake District | Date: 2026-04-20
View full details - - Black Bull Hotel, 1, Yewdale Road, Coniston, LA21 8DU
Replacement substation and ancillary apparatus
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Lake District | Date: 2022-11-23
View full details - - Black Bull Hotel, 1, Yewdale Road, Coniston, LA21 8DU
Provision of a moveable structure within the curtilage of a building used as a drinking establishment
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Lake District | Date: 2022-03-02
View full details - - 2 Ivy Cottages, Far End, Coniston, LA21 8DE
Demolition of an existing extension to create a parking space; alterations and new extension to the original cottage
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Lake District | Date: 2021-07-02
View full details - - Holly How Youth Hostel, Coniston, LA21 8DD
Removal of existing static caravan and replacement with lav & shower shacks utilising existing hard-standing and services
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Lake District | Date: 2020-12-24
View full details - - Black Bull Hotel, 1, Yewdale Road, Coniston, LA21 8DU
Conversion of 4 no. letting bedrooms comprising separate accommodation block into 1 no. self-catering cottage with alteration to roof of hotel extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Lake District | Date: 2019-07-10
View full details - - 3 Far End Cottages, Far End, Coniston, Cumbria, LA21 8DD
Replace rotten downstairs living room windows and wooden frames, like for like
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Lake District | Date: 2016-01-12
View full details - - The Bungalow, Far End, Coniston, LA21 8DE
First floor dormer extension to existing bungalow. Internal ground floor alterations
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Lake District | Date: 2012-05-31
View full details - - 6 Far End Cottages, Coniston
Two piece slate porch roof
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Lake District | Date: 2003-09-07
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A brief summary of Far End in Cumbria
Far End is a settlement located in Cumbria, England.
Property prices in Far End show an average sale price of £468,440, 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 Far End a particularly low-crime area.
Far End 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 Far End includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Coniston Mines and Quarries SSSI, Yewdale Beck SSSI; 12 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, Far End 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 Far End
In the last 24 months, 21 planning applications were submitted near Far End. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 76 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Far End may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision period of 76 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Far End were full planning applications (11), discharge of conditions (5), listed building and heritage (2). Full planning applications account for 52% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 13 medium-scale applications, 8 smaller schemes were submitted.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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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.