How long do planning decisions take near Morland?

The average planning decision time near Morland is 15 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 Morland?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Morland?

The most common type of planning application near Morland is full planning applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

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Morland, Cumbria Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Morland, Cumbria.

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About Morland

Morland is a picturesque village and civil parish located in the Eden Valley of Cumbria, England, within the historic county of Westmorland. It encompasses the hamlets of Town Head and Morland Moor, and had a population of 374 according to the 2011 Census. This charming rural area presents unique opportunities for planning applications, particularly in the context of maintaining its character and accommodating any potential development.

Population: 415 (2021)

District: Eden

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £234,130 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Westmorland and Furness
Parliamentary constituency: Penrith and Solway
LSOA: Eden 002C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Morland.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Morland based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

7 planning applications found near Morland.

- Morland Wastewater Treatment Works (WwTW), North of Little Appleby Lane, Morland, Penrith (CA10 3AZ). Grid Ref. NY 59849 22717
Extension to Wastewater Treatment Works to accommodate a new inlet works with associated infrastructure, ground level changes, fencing and hardstanding, and new access track
Status: Undecided | Council: Cumbria | Date: 2026-04-24
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- 3 High Street Morland PENRITH CA10 3AS
Creation of driveway.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2025-07-09
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- 2 High Street Morland Penrith CA10 3AS
Creation of driveway.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2025-07-04
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- Land behind Tanglewood High Street Morland Penrith CA10 3AS
Discharge of condition 11 (surface water drainage), attached to approval 23/0442.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2024-09-12
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- Depot at Fell View Morland PENRITH CA10 3AX
Non Material Amendment for the removal of the front and side elevation porches, attached to approval 20/1003.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2024-05-29
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- The Cobbles Water Street Morland PENRITH CA10 3AY
Prior Notification under schedule 2, part 1, class A, for a single storey rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2024-02-05
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- MORLAND HOUSE, MORLAND, PENRITH, CA10 3AZ
Rebuild and extend the existing barn to form a dwelling.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2021-11-05
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A brief summary of Morland in Cumbria

Property prices in Morland show an average sale price of £234,130, 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 Morland a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Morland includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): River Eden and Tributaries SSSI; 2 Ancient Woodland sites; 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 Morland

In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Morland. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 15 days.

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

The average decision time of 15 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Morland were full planning applications (2), discharge of conditions (1), amendments (1). Full planning applications account for 40% 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, 3 smaller schemes were submitted.

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