How long do planning decisions take near Kearstwick?

The average planning decision time near Kearstwick is 65 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 Kearstwick?

The planning approval rate near Kearstwick is 80%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Kearstwick?

The most common type of planning application near Kearstwick is full planning applications, with 12 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Kearstwick?

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Kearstwick, Cumbria Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Kearstwick, Cumbria.

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Area Information

Admin district: Lancaster
Parliamentary constituency: Morecambe and Lunesdale
LSOA: Lancaster 002D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Kearstwick.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Kearstwick based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Kearstwick.

- Kirkby Lonsdale Rugby Club Raygarth Kirkby Lonsdale CARNFORTH LA6 2DS
Installation of 2 x new 15 meter columns c/w LED floodlights
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2024-04-25
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A brief summary of Kearstwick in Cumbria

Kearstwick is a settlement located in Cumbria, England.

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Kearstwick a particularly low-crime area.

Kearstwick has one conservation area within its boundaries: Kirkby Lonsdale. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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 Kearstwick includes 4 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.

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Planning Activity in Kearstwick

In the last 24 months, 33 planning applications were submitted near Kearstwick. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 65 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 Kearstwick.

At 65 days on average, decisions near Kearstwick slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Kearstwick were full planning applications (12), tree works (9), discharge of conditions (6). Full planning applications account for 36% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 5 medium-scale applications, 28 smaller schemes were submitted.

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