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Planning in Milnthorpe

Approved
78%
42 of 53 decided
Decision time
about 9 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Milnthorpe in the last 24 months, from Wakefield Metropolitan District Council's planning register.

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About Milnthorpe

Milnthorpe is a quaint village and civil parish located in Westmorland and Furness, Cumbria, England, just 7 miles south of Kendal. Nestled on the historic A6 road, the village features several traditional inns and hosts a weekly market every Friday, making it a lively hub for local commerce. The parish, which also encompasses the village of Ackenthwaite, had a population of 2,199 as recorded in the 2011 Census, providing a close-knit community ideal for potential planning developments.

Property prices in Milnthorpe show an average sale price of £295,796, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around Milnthorpe has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Milnthorpe 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 Milnthorpe, 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, 84 planning applications were submitted near Milnthorpe. Of these, 78% were approved, with an average decision time of 63 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (30), tree works (23), amendments (7).

16 planning appeals were lodged, of which 6 were allowed and 10 were dismissed (38% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Milnthorpe?
In the last 24 months, 84 planning applications were submitted near Milnthorpe. The approval rate is 78%.
How long do planning decisions take near Milnthorpe?
The average planning decision time near Milnthorpe is 63 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 Milnthorpe?
The planning approval rate near Milnthorpe is 78%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Milnthorpe?
The most common type of planning application near Milnthorpe is full planning applications, with 30 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Milnthorpe?
You can search and track planning applications near Milnthorpe on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.