How long do planning decisions take near Gawthrop?

The average planning decision time near Gawthrop is 36 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 Gawthrop?

The most common type of planning application near Gawthrop is full planning applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Gawthrop?

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Gawthrop, Cumbria Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Gawthrop, Cumbria.

Cumbria · England · settlement

Planning applications in Gawthrop are administered by Westmorland And Furness Council. View the full Westmorland And Furness Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Gawthrop

Gawthrop is a picturesque hamlet located in the civil parish of Dent within the Westmorland and Furness district of Cumbria, England. Nestled in the Yorkshire Dales National Park and historically part of the West Riding of Yorkshire, Gawthrop is situated close to the River Dee and the village of Dent, making it an area of interest for planning applications related to rural development and conservation.

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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 Gawthrop.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Gawthrop based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Gawthrop.

- Oldmonds Farm, Gawthrop, Sedbergh, Cumbria, LA10 5TA
Section 73 application to vary Condition 2 (design details re installation of air source heat pump) of S/01/308A (Full planning permission for conversion of existing barn to single dwelling for local
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Yorkshire Dales | Date: 2023-04-28
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A brief summary of Gawthrop in Cumbria

Property prices in Gawthrop 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 Gawthrop a particularly low-crime area.

Gawthrop has one conservation area within its boundaries: Dent. 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 Gawthrop includes 6 Ancient Woodland sites; 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.

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Planning Activity in Gawthrop

In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Gawthrop. The average decision time was 36 days.

The average decision time of 36 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Gawthrop were full planning applications (1). Full planning applications account for 100% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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