High Green, Cumbria Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near High Green, Cumbria.
Cumbria · England · settlement
Planning applications in High Green are administered by Westmorland And Furness Council. View the full Westmorland And Furness Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About High Green
High Green is a village located about 6 miles from Barnsley, north of Chapeltown, and is accessible via local bus services. The nearest railway station is in Chapeltown, just 1 mile away. Situated within the West Ecclesfield ward, High Green boasts nearby attractions such as Wharncliffe Crags and Westwood Country Park, and it was previously part of the Wortley Rural District until April 1974. This charming village offers potential opportunities for planning applications in a scenic and well-connected area.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £469,300 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Westmorland and Furness
- Parliamentary constituency: Westmorland and Lonsdale
- LSOA: South Lakeland 002B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near High Green.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near High Green.
- 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 High Green based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
7 planning applications found near High Green.
- - The Mortal Man, Troutbeck, Windermere, LA23 1PL
5 day notice for a dead Weeping Ash tree - fell to ground level
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Lake District | Date: 2026-05-05
View full details - - Gara Garth, Town Head, Troutbeck, Windermere, LA23 1PP
Reduce 1 cypress by 2-2.5m
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Lake District | Date: 2026-04-17
View full details - - Mortal Man Inn, Troutbeck, Windermere, LA23 1PL
Temporary recreational campsite
Status: Permitted | Council: Lake District | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - Mortal Man Inn, Troutbeck, Windermere, LA23 1PL
Conversion of a garage/store room to create an additional bedroom for housing staff working at the hotel
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Lake District | Date: 2026-02-12
View full details - - Site at High Green, Troutbeck, Windermere, Cumbria
Demolition of existing agricultural buildings and erection of one local occupancy dwelling
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Lake District | Date: 2025-11-12
View full details - - Site at High Green, Troutbeck, Windermere
Redevelopment of site to deliver 5no. local occupancy homes (Resubmission of application 7/2021/5604)
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Lake District | Date: 2023-07-07
View full details - - High Green Lodge, Troutbeck, Windermere, LA23 1PN
Approval of details reserved by condition 5 on planning permission 7/2020/5295 amendment to design of the dwelling, condition 2 on planning permission 7/2016/5112, Demolition of existing garage and co
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Lake District | Date: 2023-03-31
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A brief summary of High Green in Cumbria
High Green is a village located about 6 miles from Barnsley, north of Chapeltown, and is accessible via local bus services. The nearest railway station is in Chapeltown, just 1 mile away. Situated within the West Ecclesfield ward, High Green boasts nearby attractions such as Wharncliffe Crags and Westwood Country Park, and it was previously part of the Wortley Rural District until April 1974. This charming village offers potential opportunities for planning applications in a scenic and well-connected area.
Property prices in High Green show an average sale price of £469,300, 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 High Green a particularly low-crime area.
High Green has one conservation area within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE. 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 High Green includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): River Kent and Tributaries SSSI, Troutbeck SSSI; 4 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): River Kent; 1 National Parks: LAKE DISTRICT. 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, High Green 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 High Green
In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near High Green. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 72 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near High Green may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision period of 72 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near High Green were tree works (3), full planning applications (1), outline applications (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 5 smaller schemes were submitted.
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