How long do planning decisions take near North Stainmore?

The average planning decision time near North Stainmore is 38 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 North Stainmore?

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

How can I track planning applications near North Stainmore?

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North Stainmore, Cumbria Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near North Stainmore, Cumbria.

Cumbria · England · settlement

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

About North Stainmore

North Stainmore is a quaint village located in a remote area of the Pennines, straddling the borders of Cumbria, County Durham, and North Yorkshire. Within the civil parish of Stainmore in Westmorland and Furness, it had a population of 264 as of the 2011 census. The nearby Stainmore Forest extends into County Durham, offering a natural backdrop to this picturesque locale, which may be of interest for planning applications related to rural development and conservation.

District: Stainmore

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £294,390 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Westmorland and Furness
Parliamentary constituency: Westmorland and Lonsdale
LSOA: Eden 007A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near North Stainmore.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Stainmore based on the last 24 months of planning data.

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A brief summary of North Stainmore in Cumbria

Property prices in North Stainmore show an average sale price of £294,390, 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 Stainmore a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around North Stainmore includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Argill Woods and Pastures SSSI; 1 Ancient Woodland site; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): North Pennines. 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 Stainmore

In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near North Stainmore. The average decision time was 38 days.

The average decision time of 38 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near North Stainmore were full planning applications (1). Full planning applications account for 100% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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