How long do planning decisions take near Hoff?

The average planning decision time near Hoff is 75 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 Hoff?

The planning approval rate near Hoff is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Hoff?

The most common type of planning application near Hoff is full planning applications, with 6 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Hoff?

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Hoff, Cumbria Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Hoff, Cumbria.

Cumbria · England · settlement

Planning applications in Hoff are administered by Westmorland And Furness Council. View the full Westmorland And Furness Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Hoff

Population: 155 (2021)

District: Westmorland and Furness

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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 006E

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Hoff.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Hoff based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

13 planning applications found near Hoff.

- Land North West of White House Hoff APPLEBY-IN-WESTMORLAND CA16 6TA
Non Material Amendment for changes to the position and design of the windows and doors together with the addition of 3no rooflights to serve the revised internal layout, attached to approval 2024/2370
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2026-03-24
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- White House Hoff Appleby-in-westmorland CA16 6TA
Proposed change of use of redundant agricultural barns to 5no dwellings.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2025-12-12
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- Land North West of White House Hoff APPLEBY-IN-WESTMORLAND CA16 6TA
Regulation 77 application for the change of use of an agricultural building to a dwellinghouse, following Prior Approval 2024/2370/PACOU.
Status: Undecided | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2025-09-15
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- Land North West of White House Hoff APPLEBY-IN-WESTMORLAND CA16 6TA
Regulation 77 application for the change of use of an agricultural building to a dwellinghouse, following Prior Approval 2024/2372/PACOU.
Status: Undecided | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2025-09-15
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- Land North West of White House Hoff APPLEBY-IN-WESTMORLAND CA16 6TA
Prior Notification under schedule 2, part 3, class Q, for the change of use of an agricultural building to a dwellinghouse.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2024-12-16
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- Land North West of White House Hoff APPLEBY-IN-WESTMORLAND CA16 6TA
Prior Notification under schedule 2, part 3, class Q, for the change of use of an agricultural building to a dwellinghouse.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2024-12-16
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- WHITE HOUSE, HOFF, APPLEBY-IN-WESTMORLAND, CA16 6TA
Proposed demolition of barns and erection of residential development.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2020-06-17
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- WHITE HOUSE, HOFF, APPLEBY-IN-WESTMORLAND, CA16 6TA
Proposed demolition of barns and erection of residential development.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2019-05-01
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- BARNS AT WHITE HOUSE FARM, HOFF, APPLEBY-IN-WESTMORLAND, CA16 6TA
Change of use of agricultural building to dwelling house (as amended).
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2016-11-24
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- BARNS AT WHITE HOUSE FARM, HOFF, APPLEBY-IN-WESTMORLAND, CA16 6TA
Change of use from agricultural building to 3no dwellinghouses.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Amendment | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2016-01-15
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- WHITE HOUSE, HOFF, APPLEBY, CA16 6TA
Listed building consent for the erection of an extension to the side elevation.
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2013-01-22
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- WHITE HOUSE, HOFF, APPLEBY-IN-WESTMORLAND, CA16 6TA
Listed building consent for the erection of a single storey extension and internal alterations.
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2012-09-05
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- NEW INN, HOFF, APPLEBY-IN-WESTMORLAND, CA16 6TA
Two Storey Extension to Form Improved Toilet and Kitchen Accommodation with Bedrooms Over
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2003-11-10
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A brief summary of Hoff in Cumbria

Hoff is a quaint hamlet and civil parish located within the unitary authority of Westmorland and Furness in Cumbria, England. This charming area offers a unique rural setting that may be of interest to those researching planning applications and development opportunities in the region. The settlement has a population of approximately 155 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Westmorland and Furness district.

Property prices in Hoff 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 Hoff a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Hoff includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Burrells Quarry SSSI, River Eden and Tributaries SSSI; 3 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): River Eden; 1 National Parks: YORKSHIRE DALES. 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 Hoff

In the last 24 months, 14 planning applications were submitted near Hoff. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 75 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Hoff may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision period of 75 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 Hoff were full planning applications (6), amendments (3), outline applications (2). Full planning applications account for 43% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 7 medium-scale applications, 7 smaller schemes were submitted.

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