How long do planning decisions take near Flookburgh?

The average planning decision time near Flookburgh is 51 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What types of planning applications are most common near Flookburgh?

The most common type of planning application near Flookburgh is full planning applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Flookburgh?

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Flookburgh, Cumbria Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Flookburgh, Cumbria.

Cumbria · England · settlement

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About Flookburgh

Flookburgh is an ancient village located on the Cartmel Peninsula in Cumbria, England, historically part of Lancashire and near Morecambe Bay. The village has a strong fishing heritage, particularly in cockle and shrimp fishing, which significantly influences local culture. Additionally, Flookburgh is home to the Lakeland Leisure Park, a Haven Holidays site, making it a notable destination for visitors and potentially impacting local planning applications.

District: Lower Holker

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £307,180 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Westmorland and Furness
Parliamentary constituency: Westmorland and Lonsdale
LSOA: South Lakeland 007C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Flookburgh.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Flookburgh based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Flookburgh.

- Land adjacent Bridge House Land off Manorside Flookburgh GRANGE-OVER-SANDS LA11 7JS
Approval of Details Reserved by Conditions 4 (Affordable housing), 5 (Construction Method Statement), 12 (Carriageway, footways, footpaths, cycleways), 14 (Superfast broadband connectivity) & 15 (Cont
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2025-10-15
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A brief summary of Flookburgh in Cumbria

Property prices in Flookburgh show an average sale price of £307,180, 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 Flookburgh a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Flookburgh includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Morecambe Bay SSSI; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Morecambe Bay; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Morecambe Bay and Duddon Estuary; 1 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Morecambe Bay. 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 Flookburgh

In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Flookburgh. The average decision time was 51 days.

The average decision time of 51 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Flookburgh were full planning applications (3), listed building and heritage (1), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 3 medium-scale applications, 3 smaller schemes were submitted.

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