What types of planning applications are most common near North Scale?

The most common type of planning application near North Scale is advertising, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

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North Scale, Cumbria Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near North Scale, Cumbria.

Cumbria · England · settlement

Planning applications in North Scale are administered by Westmorland And Furness Council. View the full Westmorland And Furness Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About North Scale

North Scale is a village located on the Isle of Walney in Cumbria, England, and is notable for being the northernmost settlement on the island. Situated just a mile north of Vickerstown, North Scale is one of only four settlements in the area, making it an important location for planning applications related to development and community services on Walney Island.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £197,092 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Westmorland and Furness
Parliamentary constituency: Barrow and Furness
LSOA: Barrow-in-Furness 009F

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near North Scale.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 North Scale based on the last 24 months of planning data.

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A brief summary of North Scale in Cumbria

Property prices in North Scale show an average sale price of £197,092, 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 North Scale a particularly low-crime area.

North Scale has one conservation area within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE. 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 North Scale includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Duddon Estuary SSSI; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Morecambe Bay; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Morecambe Bay and Duddon Estuary; 1 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Duddon Estuary. 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 North Scale

In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near North Scale.

The most common application types near North Scale were advertising consent (1), other applications (1).

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