How long do planning decisions take near Old Hutton?

The average planning decision time near Old Hutton is 43 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 Old Hutton?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Old Hutton?

The most common type of planning application near Old Hutton is outline applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Old Hutton?

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Old Hutton, Cumbria Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Old Hutton, Cumbria.

Cumbria · England · settlement

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

About Old Hutton

Old Hutton is a quaint village located in Westmorland and Furness, Cumbria, within the civil parish of Old Hutton and Holmescales. The population has grown from 357 in the 2001 census to 417 by the 2011 census, indicating a small but steady increase in community size. This growth may impact local planning applications, making Old Hutton an area of interest for prospective developers and planners.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £266,225 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Westmorland and Furness
Parliamentary constituency: Westmorland and Lonsdale
LSOA: South Lakeland 005D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Old Hutton.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Old Hutton based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Old Hutton.

- The Old Vicarage Old Hutton KENDAL LA8 0NL
South Lakeland DC TPO No 189 2004 Removal of Sycamore T3 Due to poor condition of the tree and it's proximity the property. There are also concerns over the foundation area of the tree on a narrow str
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2025-01-22
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A brief summary of Old Hutton in Cumbria

Property prices in Old Hutton show an average sale price of £266,225, 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 Old Hutton a particularly low-crime area.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Old Hutton 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.

Planning Activity in Old Hutton

In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Old Hutton. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 43 days.

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

The average decision time of 43 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Old Hutton were outline applications (1), tree works (1).

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

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