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Planning in Foxfield

Only 1 decision near Foxfield in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Foxfield in the last 24 months, from Westmorland and Furness Council's planning register.

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About Foxfield

Foxfield is a picturesque village located on the west coast of Cumbria, within the Furness district, and was historically part of Lancashire until 1974. Situated on the Duddon Estuary and just outside the Lake District National Park, it lies approximately ten miles northeast of Barrow-in-Furness and one mile from Broughton-in-Furness. Foxfield is included in the parish of Broughton West, making it a relevant area for those researching planning applications in this scenic part of Cumbria. It sits within the Broughton West district.

There are currently no active flood warnings for the Foxfield area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Foxfield a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Foxfield has 6 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Foxfield 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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Foxfield, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Foxfield.

The most common types were full planning applications (2), other applications (1).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Foxfield?
In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Foxfield.
What types of planning applications are most common near Foxfield?
The most common type of planning application near Foxfield is full planning applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Foxfield?
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