How long do planning decisions take near Hollins?

The average planning decision time near Hollins is 101 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 Hollins?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Hollins?

The most common type of planning application near Hollins is full planning applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Hollins?

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Hollins, Cumbria Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Hollins, Cumbria.

Cumbria · England · settlement

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

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £316,085 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Westmorland and Furness
Parliamentary constituency: Morecambe and Lunesdale
LSOA: South Lakeland 009C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Hollins.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Hollins based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Hollins.

- Wardses Cottage, Frostrow Lane, Sedbergh, LA10 5JU
Full planning permission for change of use of detached stone barn to form ancillary accommodation to Wardses Cottage including extended garden curtilage area at Barn
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Yorkshire Dales | Date: 2025-09-02
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A brief summary of Hollins in Cumbria

Hollins is a settlement located in Cumbria, England.

Property prices in Hollins show an average sale price of £316,085, 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 Hollins a particularly low-crime area.

Hollins has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Sedburgh, Farfield Mill. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Hollins includes 3 Ancient Woodland sites; 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.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Hollins 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 Hollins

In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Hollins. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 101 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 Hollins.

With an average of 101 days, decisions near Hollins take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.

The most common application types near Hollins were full planning applications (3). Full planning applications account for 100% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 1 smaller scheme were submitted.

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