Garsdale, Cumbria Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Garsdale, Cumbria.
Cumbria · England · settlement
About Garsdale
Garsdale, located in the south-east of Cumbria, falls within the Westmorland and Furness local government district and is part of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, making it a notable area for planning applications. Historically part of the West Riding of Yorkshire, Garsdale had a population of 202 in the 2001 census, which decreased to 191 by 2011.
Population: 205 (2021)
District: South Lakeland
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £316,085 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Westmorland and Furness
- Parliamentary constituency: Morecambe and Lunesdale
- LSOA: South Lakeland 009C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Garsdale.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Garsdale.
- 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 Garsdale based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
1 planning application found near Garsdale.
- - Garsdale Street Chapel, North View, Garsdale, Sedbergh, LA10 5PQ
Listed building consent for works to the roof and roof timbers and installation of insulation to create a warm roof.
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Yorkshire Dales | Date: 2024-06-21
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A brief summary of Garsdale in Cumbria
Garsdale, located in the south-east of Cumbria, falls within the Westmorland and Furness local government district and is part of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, making it a notable area for planning applications. Historically part of the West Riding of Yorkshire, Garsdale had a population of 202 in the 2001 census, which decreased to 191 by 2011. The settlement has a population of approximately 205 (2021 estimate). It sits within the South Lakeland district.
Property prices in Garsdale show an average sale price of £316,085, 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 Garsdale a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Garsdale includes 1 National Parks: YORKSHIRE DALES. 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, Garsdale 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 Garsdale
In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Garsdale. The average decision time was 52 days.
The average decision time of 52 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Garsdale were listed building and heritage (1). The high proportion of heritage applications reflects the historic character of the area and the presence of listed buildings or conservation areas nearby.
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Related Planning Guides
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