How long do planning decisions take near Hutton Roof (LA6)?

The average planning decision time near Hutton Roof (LA6) is 91 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 Hutton Roof (LA6)?

The planning approval rate near Hutton Roof (LA6) is 0%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Hutton Roof (LA6)?

The most common type of planning application near Hutton Roof (LA6) is full planning applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Hutton Roof (LA6)?

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Hutton Roof (LA6), Cumbria Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Hutton Roof (LA6), Cumbria.

Cumbria · England · settlement

Planning applications in Hutton Roof (LA6) are administered by Westmorland And Furness Council. View the full Westmorland And Furness Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

Population: 217 (2021)

District: Westmorland and Furness

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £287,823 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

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

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Hutton Roof (LA6).

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Hutton Roof (LA6).

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 Hutton Roof (LA6) based on the last 24 months of planning data.

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A brief summary of Hutton Roof (LA6) in Cumbria

Hutton Roof (LA6) is a settlement located in Cumbria, England. The settlement has a population of approximately 217 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Westmorland and Furness district.

Property prices in Hutton Roof (LA6) show an average sale price of £287,823, 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 Hutton Roof (LA6) a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Hutton Roof (LA6) includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Hutton Roof Crags SSSI; 3 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Morecambe Bay Pavements. 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 Hutton Roof (LA6)

In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Hutton Roof (LA6). Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 91 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 Hutton Roof (LA6).

The average decision period of 91 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 13 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Hutton Roof (LA6) were full planning applications (1), outline applications (1), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 33% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 2 smaller schemes were submitted.

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