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Planning in Knowefield

Approved
87%
34 of 38 decided
Decision time
about 7 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Knowefield in the last 24 months, from Cumberland Council's planning register.

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About Knowefield

Knowefield is a settlement located in Cumbria, England.

Property prices in Knowefield show an average sale price of £197,907, 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 Knowefield a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Knowefield has 2 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Knowefield 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 Knowefield, 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, 51 planning applications were submitted near Knowefield. Of these, 87% were approved, with an average decision time of 48 days.

The most common types were tree works (12), full planning applications (4), outline applications (3). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Knowefield?
In the last 24 months, 51 planning applications were submitted near Knowefield. The approval rate is 87%.
How long do planning decisions take near Knowefield?
The average planning decision time near Knowefield is 48 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 Knowefield?
The planning approval rate near Knowefield is 87%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Knowefield?
The most common type of planning application near Knowefield is tree works applications, with 12 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Knowefield?
You can search and track planning applications near Knowefield on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.