How long do planning decisions take near Nepgill?

The average planning decision time near Nepgill is 79 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 Nepgill?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Nepgill?

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

How can I track planning applications near Nepgill?

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Nepgill, Cumbria Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Nepgill, Cumbria.

Cumbria · England · settlement

Planning applications in Nepgill are administered by Cumberland Council. View the full Cumberland Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

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Area Information

Admin district: Cumberland
Parliamentary constituency: Whitehaven and Workington
LSOA: Allerdale 008E

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Nepgill.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Nepgill based on the last 24 months of planning data.

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A brief summary of Nepgill in Cumbria

Nepgill is a settlement located in Cumbria, England.

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Nepgill a particularly low-crime area.

Nepgill has one conservation area within its boundaries: Greysouthen. 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 Nepgill includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): River Derwent and Tributaries SSSI; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): River Derwent & Bassenthwaite Lake. 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 Nepgill

In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Nepgill. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 79 days.

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

The average decision period of 79 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Nepgill were full planning applications (4), tree works (3), listed building and heritage (1). Full planning applications account for 50% 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, 7 smaller schemes were submitted.

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