Levens, Cumbria Planning Applications
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Planning data sourced from Cumbria council planning portal · Statistics based on the last 24 months
Works to trees protected by South Lakeland DC TPO No. 198 (2005): T047, T052, T074 and T077 (Ash) - Fell due to Ash Dieback (Hymenoscyphus fraxineus). T026 (Beech) - Fell due to Kretzschmaria deusta. Area 1 - Fell/coppice trees and shrubs within 1m of the highway boundary and crown lift/reduce retained trees to provide 5.2m highway clearance. Area 2 - Prune trees and shrubs within 2m of the eastern garden boundaries back to previous pruning points to control size and prevent encroachment. Area 3 - Reduce branches encroaching towards overhead power lines to maintain a 2m clearance.
Works to trees subject to South Lakeland DC TPO No 198 2005 comprising T35) Sycamore - Crown thin by 15% for general tree management. T22, 53 & 54) Sycamore - Along Underhill Road boundary of No.3. Crown raise to 5.2m for highways clearance
Works to trees subject to South Lakeland DC TPO No 38 1981 comprising Sycamore, Crown reduce by 2m all over crown and crown thin by 25%
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Levens is a quaint village and civil parish located in Westmorland and Furness, Cumbria, with a population that grew from 1,007 in 2001 to 1,049 in 2011. Situated just four miles south of Kendal, the village is easily accessible via the A6 and A590 roads. Notably, Levens is home to Levens Hall, an important historical site that may influence local planning considerations. The other has a population of approximately 1,233 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Westmorland and Furness district.
Property prices in Levens show an average sale price of £290,380, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Levens area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Levens a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Levens has 9 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Levens 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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