How long do planning decisions take near Kaber?

The average planning decision time near Kaber is 28 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 Kaber?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Kaber?

The most common type of planning application near Kaber is outline applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Kaber?

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Kaber, Cumbria Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Kaber, Cumbria.

Cumbria · England · settlement

Planning applications in Kaber are administered by Cumberland Council. View the full Cumberland Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Kaber

Kaber is a village and civil parish located in the Westmorland and Furness region of Cumbria, England. This quaint rural community may be of interest to those researching planning applications due to its unique local character and development potential within the picturesque Cumbrian landscape.

Population: 99 (2021)

District: Eden

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £294,390 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Westmorland and Furness
Parliamentary constituency: Westmorland and Lonsdale
LSOA: Eden 007B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Kaber.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Kaber based on the last 24 months of planning data.

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A brief summary of Kaber in Cumbria

Property prices in Kaber show an average sale price of £294,390, 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 Kaber a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Kaber includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): River Eden and Tributaries SSSI; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): North Pennines; 2 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): River Eden. 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 Kaber

In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Kaber. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 28 days.

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

The average decision time of 28 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Kaber were outline applications (1).

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