How long do planning decisions take near Old Town (LA6)?

The average planning decision time near Old Town (LA6) is 55 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 Old Town (LA6)?

The most common type of planning application near Old Town (LA6) is discharge of conditions, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Old Town (LA6)?

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Old Town (LA6), Cumbria Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Old Town (LA6), Cumbria.

Cumbria · England · settlement

Planning applications in Old Town (LA6) are administered by Cumberland Council. View the full Cumberland Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £287,823 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: North Yorkshire
Parliamentary constituency: Skipton and Ripon
LSOA: Craven 001D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Old Town (LA6).

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Old Town (LA6).

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 Town (LA6) based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

11 planning applications found near Old Town (LA6).

- Mireside Farm, Mansergh, Carnforth, LA6 2EP
Non-material amendment to planning permission S/10/10A in respect of omit french doors on east elevation, relocate velux window onto east elevation from south elevation, amend gable window, and amend
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: Yorkshire Dales | Date: 2023-06-29
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- Mireside Farm, Mansergh, Carnforth, LA6 2EP
Householder planning permission for erection of single storey side extension to create garden room and kitchen/dining room extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Yorkshire Dales | Date: 2023-01-19
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- 2 Town Head Cottages, Mansergh, Carnforth, LA6 2ER
non-material amendment of planning permission S/10/14, to widen the previously approved parking area to allow two vehicles to park side by side on the new driveway
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: Yorkshire Dales | Date: 2020-10-29
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- 2 Town Head Cottages, Mansergh
full planning permission for erection of two storey side extension, rear single storey lean-to extension and change of use of part of adjacent field to form garden and parking, creation of new gateway
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Yorkshire Dales | Date: 2020-03-27
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- Mireside Farm, Old Town, Kirkby Lonsdale
notification under Part 6 of the Town & Country Planning (General Permitted Development Order) (England) 2015 for erection of agricultural building comprising of roof over existing silage clamp
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Yorkshire Dales | Date: 2019-06-04
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- 2 Town Head Cottages Fell Lane Old Town Kirkby Lonsdale
householder application for erection of a two storey side and rear extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Yorkshire Dales | Date: 2016-07-06
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- 2 Town Head Cottages, Fell Lane, Old Town, Kirkby Lonsdale, LA6 2ER
Two storey side and rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2016-07-05
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- Greenbank Mansergh, Kirkby Lonsdale CARNFORTH
Alterations and two storey and single storey extensions
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Yorkshire Dales | Date: 2016-04-29
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- Star Barn, Mansergh High Farm, Hophouse Lane, Kirkby Lonsdale, Carnforth, LA6 2ER
Change of use from agricultural building to dwelling
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2014-12-15
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- Barn At Treasonfield (YDNP), Middleton, Mansergh, Carnforth, LA6 2ER
CHANGE OF USE OF AGRICULTURAL BUILDING TO A DWELLING
Status: Conditions | Type: Outline | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2014-08-18
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- Mansergh High Farm (YDNP), Mansergh, Carnforth, LA6 2ER
CHANGE OF USE OF AGRICULTURAL BUILDING TO A DWELLING
Status: Conditions | Type: Outline | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2014-08-18
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A brief summary of Old Town (LA6) in Cumbria

Old Town (LA6) is a settlement located in Cumbria, England.

Property prices in Old Town (LA6) show an average sale price of £287,823, 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 Town (LA6) a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Old Town (LA6) includes 1 National Parks: YORKSHIRE DALES. 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 Old Town (LA6)

In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Old Town (LA6). The average decision time was 55 days.

The average decision time of 55 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 Town (LA6) were discharge of conditions (1).

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