How long do planning decisions take near Great Urswick?

The average planning decision time near Great Urswick is 60 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 Great Urswick?

The most common type of planning application near Great Urswick is full planning applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Great Urswick?

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Great Urswick, Cumbria Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Great Urswick, Cumbria.

Cumbria · England · settlement

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

About Great Urswick

Great Urswick is a civil parish in the Furness area of Cumbria, England, encompassing the villages of Great Urswick and Little Urswick. Located to the south-west of Ulverston, the parish had a population of 351 in the 2001 census, which decreased to 1,397 by the 2011 census. This charming area may present opportunities for planning applications related to residential development and community projects.

District: Urswick

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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 014A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Great Urswick.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Urswick based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

3 planning applications found near Great Urswick.

- Woodside Farm Weint Lane Great Urswick ULVERSTON LA12 0SR
Prior Notification under schedule 2, part 6, class A, for a silage storage building (covered silage clamp)
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2026-05-20
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- Daisy Hill Barn Bardsea To Great Urswick & Little Urswick Great Urswick ULVERSTON LA12 0ST
Replacement windows and doors to house and outbuilding, installation of rooflights to house and rebuilding of rear bay window and store
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2025-08-07
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- The Willows Great Urswick ULVERSTON LA12 0ST
Self-Build replacement dwelling & detached garage and work from home space
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2025-02-12
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A brief summary of Great Urswick in Cumbria

Property prices in Great Urswick 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 Great Urswick a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Great Urswick includes 2 Ancient Woodland sites. 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 Great Urswick

In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Great Urswick. The average decision time was 60 days.

At 60 days on average, decisions near Great Urswick slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Great Urswick were full planning applications (2), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 67% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 2 smaller schemes were submitted.

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