Long Marton, Cumbria Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Long Marton, Cumbria.
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About Long Marton
Long Marton is a picturesque village and civil parish located in the Westmorland and Furness unitary authority of Cumbria, England. As of the 2011 census, the population stood at 827, making it a small but vibrant community, ideal for those researching planning applications in a tranquil rural setting.
Population: 719 (2021)
District: Eden
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Area Information
- Admin district: Westmorland and Furness
- Parliamentary constituency: Westmorland and Lonsdale
- LSOA: Eden 007E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Long Marton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Long Marton.
- 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 Long Marton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Long Marton.
- - 10 Somerwood Close Long Marton Appleby-in-westmorland CA16 6BH
Replacement of existing garage with two storey side extension.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2026-01-02
View full details - - Stevensgate Barn Stevensgate Long Marton Appleby-in-westmorland CA16 6BN
Proposed extension to provide bedroom, en-suite and terrace.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2025-06-23
View full details - - Hill Top Long Marton APPLEBY-IN-WESTMORLAND CA16 6BJ
Proposed alterations and extension.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2025-02-03
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A brief summary of Long Marton in Cumbria
Long Marton is a picturesque village and civil parish located in the Westmorland and Furness unitary authority of Cumbria, England. As of the 2011 census, the population stood at 827, making it a small but vibrant community, ideal for those researching planning applications in a tranquil rural setting. The settlement has a population of approximately 719 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Eden district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Long Marton a particularly low-crime area.
Long Marton has one conservation area within its boundaries: Settle-Carlisle Railway. 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Long Marton includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): River Eden and Tributaries SSSI; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): River Eden. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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Planning Activity in Long Marton
In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Long Marton. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 74 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Long Marton.
The average decision period of 74 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Long Marton were full planning applications (5), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 83% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 4 smaller schemes were submitted.
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.