How long do planning decisions take near Kentrigg?

The average planning decision time near Kentrigg is 58 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 Kentrigg?

The planning approval rate near Kentrigg is 67%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Kentrigg?

The most common type of planning application near Kentrigg is full planning applications, with 13 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Kentrigg?

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Kentrigg, Cumbria Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Kentrigg, Cumbria.

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About Kentrigg

Kentrigg is a northern suburb of Kendal in Cumbria, situated just 1.2 miles from the town centre and 1.4 miles southeast of Burneside. The area features Carus Green Golf Club, which lies to the northwest, while the Shap Road Industrial Estate and Mintsfeet Industrial Estate border its southeastern side across the River Kent. This suburban setting presents opportunities for planning applications related to residential development, recreational facilities, and commercial growth.

District: Kendal

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £266,225 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Westmorland and Furness
Parliamentary constituency: Westmorland and Lonsdale
LSOA: South Lakeland 004A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Kentrigg.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Kentrigg based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

5 planning applications found near Kentrigg.

- Farley Health Products Ltd Lake District Business Park Mint Bridge Road Kendal LA9 6NL
Application for the approval of details reserved by condition 5 (external cladding) attached to planning permission SL/2023/0163
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2026-04-15
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- Carus Green Golf Club Burneside Road KENDAL LA9 6EB
Erection of a dwelling for on-site Senior Manager and associated relocation of the First Tee.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2025-11-28
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- Kendal Nutricare Ltd Lake District Business Park Mint Bridge Road KENDAL LA9 6NL
Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 6 (Additional riverside planting) attached to planning permission SL/2023/0163
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2025-08-15
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- Cherry Tree Kentrigg KENDAL LA9 6EE
Alterations to replace existing conservatory and extension to create new extensions
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2024-08-09
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- Kendal Nutricare Ltd, Lake District Business Park, Mint Bridge Road, KENDAL, LA9 6NL
Request for a EIA screening opinion on the attached site at Kendal Nutricare
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2023-04-27
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A brief summary of Kentrigg in Cumbria

Property prices in Kentrigg show an average sale price of £266,225, 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 Kentrigg a particularly low-crime area.

Kentrigg has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Kendal, No data available for publication by HE. 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 Kentrigg includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): River Kent and Tributaries SSSI; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): River Kent; 1 National Parks: LAKE DISTRICT. 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 Kentrigg

In the last 24 months, 20 planning applications were submitted near Kentrigg. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 58 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 Kentrigg.

At 58 days on average, decisions near Kentrigg slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Kentrigg were full planning applications (13), outline applications (2), tree works (2). Full planning applications account for 65% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 6 medium-scale applications, 14 smaller schemes were submitted.

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