How long do planning decisions take near Leece?

The average planning decision time near Leece is 56 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 Leece?

The most common type of planning application near Leece is full planning applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Leece?

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Leece, Cumbria Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Leece, Cumbria.

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About Leece

Leece is a quaint village situated on the Furness peninsula in Cumbria, England, conveniently located between the towns of Ulverston and Barrow-in-Furness. Its strategic position makes it an interesting area for planning applications, as it offers a blend of rural charm and accessibility to nearby urban centres.

District: Aldingham

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Property Prices

Average property sale price: £299,850 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Westmorland and Furness
Parliamentary constituency: Barrow and Furness
LSOA: South Lakeland 012D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Leece.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Leece based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Leece.

- Hard Knotts Bungalow Leece ULVERSTON LA12 0QT
Removal of condition 5 (agricultural occupation) attached to outline planning permission 5/80/0670 (Dwelling) (Resubmission of SL/2023/0027)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2024-10-04
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A brief summary of Leece in Cumbria

Property prices in Leece show an average sale price of £299,850, 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 Leece a particularly low-crime area.

Leece has one conservation area within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE. 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.

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Planning Activity in Leece

In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Leece. The average decision time was 56 days.

The average decision time of 56 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Leece were full planning applications (1). Full planning applications account for 100% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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