How long do planning decisions take near Greystoke?

The average planning decision time near Greystoke is 64 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 Greystoke?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Greystoke?

The most common type of planning application near Greystoke is full planning applications, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Greystoke?

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Greystoke, Cumbria Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Greystoke, Cumbria.

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About Greystoke

Greystoke is a picturesque village and civil parish located on the fringes of the Lake District National Park in Cumbria, England, just 4 miles west of Penrith. With a population that grew from 642 in 2001 to 654 in 2011, the village features a charming central green surrounded by traditional stone houses and cottages, making it an appealing area for potential planning applications.

Population: 685 (2021)

District: Eden

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Area Information

Admin district: Westmorland and Furness
Parliamentary constituency: Westmorland and Lonsdale
LSOA: Eden 005B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Greystoke.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Greystoke based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

3 planning applications found near Greystoke.

- Icold Barn Icold Road Greystoke Penrith CA11 0UJ
Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) for amendments to Unit 5, attached to approval 13/0521.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2026-02-25
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- Greystoke and District Sports Association Swimming Pool Church Road Greystoke PENRITH CA11 0TW
Replacement of existing pool with new pool and addition of ramped access, canopy and extension to form accessible changing and plant rooms and associated works.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2025-10-06
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- Land adjoining Old Manse Greystoke PENRITH CA11 0UJ
Permission in principle application for a dwelling.
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2024-09-11
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A brief summary of Greystoke in Cumbria

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Greystoke a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Greystoke includes 4 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 Greystoke

In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Greystoke. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 64 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 Greystoke.

At 64 days on average, decisions near Greystoke slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Greystoke were full planning applications (4), outline applications (2). 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 large-scale (major) development, 5 smaller schemes were submitted.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.

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