How long do planning decisions take near Gleaston?

The average planning decision time near Gleaston is 43 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 Gleaston?

The most common type of planning application near Gleaston is full planning applications, with 5 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Gleaston?

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Gleaston, Cumbria Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Gleaston, Cumbria.

Cumbria · England · settlement

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About Gleaston

Gleaston is a quaint village in South Cumbria, home to approximately 400 residents and nestled between Barrow-in-Furness, Dalton-in-Furness, and Ulverston. Once part of Lancashire, its rich history dates back to the Mesolithic period, with notable landmarks like the remnants of Gleaston Castle and the operational Gleaston Water Mill, which attracts visitors. Today, it primarily serves as a commuter hub for nearby towns, making it an area of interest for planning applications related to residential and tourism development.

District: Aldingham

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £299,850 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Westmorland and Furness
Parliamentary constituency: Barrow and Furness
LSOA: South Lakeland 012B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Gleaston.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Gleaston based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Gleaston.

- St Michaels Well Gleaston ULVERSTON LA12 0QF
Construction of new front porch and provision of new mono-pitched roofs to existing flat roof dormers
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2025-09-03
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A brief summary of Gleaston in Cumbria

Property prices in Gleaston show an average sale price of £299,850, 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 Gleaston a particularly low-crime area.

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Planning Activity in Gleaston

In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Gleaston. The average decision time was 43 days.

The average decision time of 43 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Gleaston were full planning applications (5). Full planning applications account for 100% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 1 medium-scale application, 3 smaller schemes were submitted.

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