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Planning in Garsdale

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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. 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 £336,095, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Garsdale 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 Garsdale a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Garsdale has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

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.

Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

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