Search Kirkby Stephen planning applications

15 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Kirkby Stephen · updated daily · Westmorland and Furness Council

Only 7 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.

Showing 1 to 5 of 15 · received or decided in the last 12 months

The Franklyn Group Ltd Stobars Hall Waitby KIRKBY STEPHEN CA17 4HDAwaiting decisionWorks to tree(s) subject to TPO No. 05 comprising 2 x beech trees - reduce by 3m.Tree Preservation OrderReceived 2 Nov 20262026/2006/TPO
Hartley Castle Hartley Kirkby Stephen CA17 4JJAwaiting decisionExtension to Agricultural Building.Full ApplicationReceived 15 Oct 20262026/1936/FPA
Barn at Faraday Road Kirkby Stephen CA17 4AUAwaiting decisionConversion of three agricultural buildings to form single dwellinghouse.Full ApplicationReceived 2 Oct 20262026/1920/FPA
Building to the rear of 42 Market Street KIRKBY STEPHEN CA17 4QWAwaiting decisionApplication for the approval of details reserved by Condition 9 (Prior to the installation of any new windows, doors or external vents, detailed drawings and specifications of all proposed replacement windows and doors shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority) attached to approval 2025/2371/FPA.Approval of Details Reserved by Condition(s)Received 17 Sep 20262026/1839/DISC
15 Academy Close Kirkby Stephen CA17 4JGApprovedWorks to trees subject to Tree Preservation Order TPO 213.T1: Birch tree - prune one side of the tree to reduce the over all size of the tree.T2: Ash tree - lift the 2 lower large limbs and prune the upper caopy back by 1/3.T3: Ash tree - reduce the limbs overhanging the garden by 1/3.Tree Preservation OrderReceived 11 Sep 2026Decided 27 Oct 20262026/1791/TPO

Planning in Kirkby Stephen

Approved: 94%; 16 of 17 decided
Decision time: about 8 weeks; on average

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

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Around Kirkby Stephen

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CA17 52 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

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Planning authority: Westmorland and Furness Council

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About Kirkby Stephen

Kirkby Stephen is a market town and civil parish in Cumbria, England, situated along the A685 and surrounded by picturesque hill country. Approximately 25 miles from Kendal and Penrith, the town is traversed by the River Eden, which originates nearby. As of the 2011 census, Kirkby Stephen had a population of 1,822, reflecting its small but vibrant community, making it an interesting area for planning applications related to rural development and conservation. The town has a population of approximately 1,894 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Eden district.

Property prices in Kirkby Stephen show an average sale price of £310,070, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Kirkby Stephen a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Kirkby Stephen has 9 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Kirkby Stephen 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. Further local information can be found on the community website at https://www.kirkby-stephen.com/.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Kirkby Stephen, 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, 24 planning applications were submitted near Kirkby Stephen. Of these, 94% were approved, with an average decision time of 57 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (8), tree works (4), outline applications (3). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Kirkby Stephen?

In the last 24 months, 24 planning applications were submitted near Kirkby Stephen. The approval rate is 94%.

How long do planning decisions take near Kirkby Stephen?

The average planning decision time near Kirkby Stephen is 57 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 Stephen?

The planning approval rate near Kirkby Stephen is 94%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Kirkby Stephen?

The most common type of planning application near Kirkby Stephen is full planning applications, with 8 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Kirkby Stephen?

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