How long do planning decisions take near Great Ormside?

The average planning decision time near Great Ormside is 83 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 Great Ormside?

The planning approval rate near Great Ormside is 0%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Great Ormside?

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

How can I track planning applications near Great Ormside?

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Great Ormside, Cumbria Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Great Ormside, Cumbria.

Cumbria · England · settlement

Planning applications in Great Ormside are administered by Cumberland Council. View the full Cumberland Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Great Ormside

Great Ormside is a quaint village located in the parish of Ormside within the Westmorland and Furness district of Cumbria. Situated just a few miles from Appleby-in-Westmorland and adjacent to the picturesque River Eden, it features the historic St. James's Church and is complemented by the nearby hamlet of Little Ormside, making it an interesting area for potential planning applications and community development.

District: Ormside

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £258,948 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Westmorland and Furness
Parliamentary constituency: Westmorland and Lonsdale
LSOA: Eden 006A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Great Ormside.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Great Ormside based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Great Ormside.

- Owert Dyke Ormside Appleby-in-westmorland CA16 6EJ
Proposed erection of a single storey extension to provide additional accommodation to dwelling and an ancillary annexe. Erection of two storey extension to form garages at ground floor with storage ar
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2024-09-13
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A brief summary of Great Ormside in Cumbria

Property prices in Great Ormside show an average sale price of £258,948, 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 Great Ormside a particularly low-crime area.

Great Ormside has one conservation area within its boundaries: Settle-Carlisle Railway. 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 Great Ormside includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): River Eden and Tributaries SSSI; 3 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): River Eden. 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, Great Ormside 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 Great Ormside

In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Great Ormside. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 83 days.

This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Great Ormside.

The average decision period of 83 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Great Ormside 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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