How long do planning decisions take near Nenthead?

The average planning decision time near Nenthead is 114 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What types of planning applications are most common near Nenthead?

The most common type of planning application near Nenthead is listed building consent applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

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Nenthead, Cumbria Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Nenthead, Cumbria.

Cumbria · England · settlement

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About Nenthead

Nenthead, located in Cumbria, is one of England's highest villages, standing at approximately 1,437 feet (438 m). Established in the mid-18th century, it is recognized as one of the earliest purpose-built industrial villages in the country, making it a significant area for those researching planning applications related to historical industrial development and rural planning in the region.

District: Alston Moor

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £218,888 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Westmorland and Furness
Parliamentary constituency: Penrith and Solway
LSOA: Eden 001A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Nenthead.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Nenthead based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

3 planning applications found near Nenthead.

- Ivy House The Row Nenthead Alston CA9 3PE
Listed Building Consent to re-roof dwelling using existing stone slates and associated chimney repairs.
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2025-05-06
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- Land adjacent Fell View Nenthead Alston CA9 3PS
Discharge of condition 4 (materials), attached to approval 15/0832.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2024-06-13
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- Access Track from the A689 at Fairhill serving Flinty Fell Quarry, Nenthead (CA9 3PN)
Section 73 Application to vary Conditions 2 and 11 and remove Conditions 1, 6 and 8 of Planning Permission Ref. 3/99/9012 in order to extend the time period for the use of the access road by quarry tr
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Cumbria | Date: 2024-04-24
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A brief summary of Nenthead in Cumbria

Property prices in Nenthead show an average sale price of £218,888, 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 Nenthead a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Nenthead includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Smallcleugh Mine SSSI, Allendale Moors SSSI; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): North Pennines; 2 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): North Pennine Moors; 2 Special Protection Areas (SPA): North Pennine Moors. 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 Nenthead

In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Nenthead. The average decision time was 114 days.

With an average of 114 days, decisions near Nenthead take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.

The most common application types near Nenthead were listed building and heritage (1), discharge of conditions (1). The high proportion of heritage applications reflects the historic character of the area and the presence of listed buildings or conservation areas nearby.

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

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