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Planning in High Hesket

Only 6 decisions near High Hesket in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.

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

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About High Hesket

High Hesket is a picturesque village located near the A6 road within the parish of Hesket in the Westmorland and Furness district of Cumbria. Once directly on the A6, the village has since been by-passed, making it a quieter spot for potential planning applications while still benefiting from its proximity to major transport routes. It sits within the Hesket district.

Property prices in High Hesket show an average sale price of £197,907, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the High Hesket area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

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

The area around High Hesket has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, High Hesket 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 High Hesket, 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, 7 planning applications were submitted near High Hesket.

The most common types were full planning applications (2), discharge of conditions (2), amendments (2). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near High Hesket?
In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near High Hesket.
What types of planning applications are most common near High Hesket?
The most common type of planning application near High Hesket is full planning applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near High Hesket?
You can search and track planning applications near High Hesket on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.