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Planning in Grasmere

Approved
90%
27 of 28 decided
Decision time
about 7 weeks
on average

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

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About Grasmere

Grasmere is a settlement located in Cumbria, England. It sits within the Lakes district.

Property prices in Grasmere show an average sale price of £546,864, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

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

The area around Grasmere has 10 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

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

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Grasmere, 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, 37 planning applications were submitted near Grasmere. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of 47 days.

The most common types were tree works (15), full planning applications (7), amendments (5).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Grasmere?
In the last 24 months, 37 planning applications were submitted near Grasmere. The approval rate is 90%.
How long do planning decisions take near Grasmere?
The average planning decision time near Grasmere is 47 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate near Grasmere?
The planning approval rate near Grasmere is 90%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Grasmere?
The most common type of planning application near Grasmere is tree works applications, with 15 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Grasmere?
You can search and track planning applications near Grasmere on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.