How long do planning decisions take near Outcast?

The average planning decision time near Outcast is 54 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 Outcast?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Outcast?

The most common type of planning application near Outcast is full planning applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Outcast?

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Outcast, Cumbria Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Outcast, Cumbria.

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Area Information

Admin district: Westmorland and Furness
Parliamentary constituency: Barrow and Furness
LSOA: South Lakeland 008D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Outcast.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Outcast based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Outcast.

- The Elms North Lonsdale Road ULVERSTON LA12 9DZ
Approval of Details Reserved by Conditions 3 (Remediation strategy and Verification report), 4 (Construction Method Statement), 5 (Surface water drainage strategy), 8 (External lighting design) attach
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2025-09-17
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- Mccann Land from Canal Foot Road to Sandside & Sandhall Priory View Caravan Site Sandhall ULVERSTON LA12 9EQ
Retrospective change of use of an existing static caravan adjacent workshop building to a single residential dwelling (Use Class C3) for the accommodation of the site warden, including care and superv
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2025-09-15
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A brief summary of Outcast in Cumbria

Outcast is a settlement located in Cumbria, England.

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Outcast a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Outcast includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Morecambe Bay SSSI, Iron Pit Spring Quarry SSSI; 2 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Morecambe Bay; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Morecambe Bay and Duddon Estuary; 1 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Morecambe Bay. 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 Outcast

In the last 24 months, 10 planning applications were submitted near Outcast. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 54 days.

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

The average decision time of 54 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Outcast were full planning applications (3), listed building and heritage (3), discharge of conditions (3). Full planning applications account for 30% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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