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Planning in Kirkby Lonsdale

Approved
89%
50 of 55 decided
Decision time
about 11 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Kirkby Lonsdale in the last 24 months, from Westmorland and Furness Council's planning register.

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About Kirkby Lonsdale

Kirkby Lonsdale is a picturesque town and civil parish located in the Westmorland and Furness district of Cumbria, England, along the scenic River Lune. Situated 13 miles southeast of Kendal on the A65, it has seen a population increase from 1,771 in 2001 to 1,843 by the 2011 Census, making it a vibrant community for potential planning applications.

Property prices in Kirkby Lonsdale show an average sale price of £287,823, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around Kirkby Lonsdale has 4 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Kirkby Lonsdale planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Kirkby Lonsdale, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 74 planning applications were submitted near Kirkby Lonsdale. Of these, 89% were approved, with an average decision time of 74 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (22), tree works (13), listed building and heritage (12).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Kirkby Lonsdale?
In the last 24 months, 74 planning applications were submitted near Kirkby Lonsdale. The approval rate is 89%.
How long do planning decisions take near Kirkby Lonsdale?
The average planning decision time near Kirkby Lonsdale is 74 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 Kirkby Lonsdale?
The planning approval rate near Kirkby Lonsdale is 89%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Kirkby Lonsdale?
The most common type of planning application near Kirkby Lonsdale is full planning applications, with 22 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Kirkby Lonsdale?
You can search and track planning applications near Kirkby Lonsdale on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.