How long do planning decisions take near King's Meaburn?

The average planning decision time near King's Meaburn is 77 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What types of planning applications are most common near King's Meaburn?

The most common type of planning application near King's Meaburn is discharge of conditions, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near King's Meaburn?

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King's Meaburn, Cumbria Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near King's Meaburn, Cumbria.

Cumbria · England · settlement

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

About King's Meaburn

King's Meaburn is a quaint village and civil parish located in the Westmorland and Furness district of Cumbria, England. Nestled in the scenic valley of the River Lyvennet, it lies approximately 5 miles from Appleby-in-Westmorland and 10 miles from Penrith. The population has seen modest growth, rising from 105 in 2001 to 135 in 2011, making it a small yet vibrant community with potential planning opportunities.

Population: 156 (2021)

District: Eden

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Area Information

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

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near King's Meaburn.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near King's Meaburn.

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 King's Meaburn based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near King's Meaburn.

- Field to the East of Smoot Garth Kings Meaburn PENRITH CA10 3BL
Application for the approval of details reserved by conditions 4 (production of a 10 year Habitat Management and Monitoring Plan (HMMP)) and the Biodiversity Net Gain Deemed Condition, attached to app
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2025-10-23
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A brief summary of King's Meaburn in Cumbria

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

King's Meaburn has one conservation area within its boundaries: King's Meaburn. 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 King's Meaburn includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): River Eden and Tributaries SSSI; 3 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 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 King's Meaburn

In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near King's Meaburn. The average decision time was 77 days.

The average decision period of 77 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near King's Meaburn were discharge of conditions (1).

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