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Planning in Newbiggin-on-Lune

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About Newbiggin-on-Lune

Newbiggin-on-Lune is a charming village in Cumbria, situated approximately 4 miles southwest of Kirkby Stephen along the A685 road. Historically part of Westmorland, it is near the scenic Smardale Gill Viaduct, a remnant of the former South Durham & Lancashire Union Railway, and is bordered to the south by the picturesque Howgill Fells, featuring Green Bell at 1,985 feet. This location offers potential for various planning applications, particularly in tourism and rural development. It sits within the Ravenstonedale district.

Property prices in Newbiggin-on-Lune show an average sale price of £310,070, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Newbiggin-on-Lune a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Newbiggin-on-Lune has 5 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Newbiggin-on-Lune 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 Newbiggin-on-Lune, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.