How long do planning decisions take near Lupton?

The average planning decision time near Lupton is 47 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 Lupton?

The planning approval rate near Lupton is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Lupton?

The most common type of planning application near Lupton is full planning applications, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Lupton?

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Lupton, Cumbria Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Lupton, Cumbria.

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About Lupton

Lupton is a linear village and civil parish located in the Westmorland and Furness district of Cumbria, England, situated along the A65 road northwest of Kirkby Lonsdale and 2.3 miles from Hutton Roof. The parish, which had a population of 165 in the 2001 census, saw a slight decline to 162 by the 2011 census. This quaint village offers a unique setting for planning applications, reflecting its rural character and proximity to key transport routes.

Population: 176 (2021)

District: South Lakeland

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £332,400 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Lancaster
Parliamentary constituency: Morecambe and Lunesdale
LSOA: Lancaster 002D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Lupton.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Lupton based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

4 planning applications found near Lupton.

- Plough Hotel Lupton CARNFORTH LA6 1PJ
Application for approval of details reserved by Condition 10 (Limestone sample) and 11 (External lighting) attached to planning permission 2025/1034/FPA
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2026-02-09
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- Lupton Villa Cow Brow Lupton CARNFORTH LA6 1PJ
Conversion and extension of existing detached garage with residential accommodation to the first floor into a single self build dwelling house, provision of two garages, alterations to existing access
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2026-01-30
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- Plough Hotel Lupton CARNFORTH LA6 1PJ
Approval of Details Reserved by Conditions 3 (Habitat Management and Monitoring Plan - HMMP), 5 (Tree Protection Plan), 6 (Landscape Plan) & 13 (Biodiversity Gain Plan) attached to planning permission
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2025-10-20
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- Hillcrest Cow Brow Lupton CARNFORTH LA6 1PJ
Two storey rear extension (with integral garaging) and associated alterations to the existing property and landscaping
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2024-12-10
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A brief summary of Lupton in Cumbria

Property prices in Lupton show an average sale price of £332,400, 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 Lupton a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Lupton includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Farleton Knott SSSI; 2 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Morecambe Bay Pavements. 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 Lupton

In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near Lupton. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 47 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Lupton may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision time of 47 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Lupton were full planning applications (4), discharge of conditions (3), amendments (2). Full planning applications account for 44% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 8 smaller schemes were submitted.

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