Over Kellet, Lancashire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Over Kellet, Lancashire.
Lancashire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Over Kellet are administered by Lancaster City Council. View the full Lancaster City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Over Kellet
Over Kellet is a quaint village and civil parish located near Carnforth in Lancashire, part of the City of Lancaster. The area, which includes the nearby village of Capernwray, has a population of 778, with a slight decline to 761 recorded in the 2011 Census. Notably, the Lancaster Canal runs through the parish, adding to its charm and potential for future development and planning opportunities.
Population: 836 (2021)
District: Lancaster
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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: Westmorland and Furness
- Parliamentary constituency: Morecambe and Lunesdale
- LSOA: South Lakeland 011D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Over Kellet.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Over Kellet.
- 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 Over Kellet based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near Over Kellet.
- - Beech House Nether Kellet Road Over Kellet Carnforth Lancashire LA6 1DL
T1 (Copper Beech) - Crown raise to provide clearance, reduce lower canopy to balance shape and provide clearance from dwelling by a maximum of 30%.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Lancaster | Date: 2026-06-25
View full details - - Beech House Nether Kellet Road Over Kellet Carnforth Lancashire LA6 1DL
T1 (Copper Beech) - Crown raise to provide clearance over the highway and garden; Crown reduce lower canopy to provide greater clearance from the dwelling by a maximum 30% live crown.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Lancaster | Date: 2026-06-25
View full details - - Helks Farm Main Road Over Kellet Carnforth Lancashire LA6 1DX
Agricultural determination for the erection of an extension to existing agricultural building
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Lancaster | Date: 2026-05-01
View full details - - Cragg House Kirkby Lonsdale Road Over Kellet Carnforth Lancashire LA6 1DD
T2 Ash - Fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Lancaster | Date: 2023-04-25
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A brief summary of Over Kellet in Lancashire
Over Kellet is a quaint village and civil parish located near Carnforth in Lancashire, part of the City of Lancaster. The area, which includes the nearby village of Capernwray, has a population of 778, with a slight decline to 761 recorded in the 2011 Census. Notably, the Lancaster Canal runs through the parish, adding to its charm and potential for future development and planning opportunities. The settlement has a population of approximately 836 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Lancaster district.
Property prices in Over Kellet 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 Over Kellet a particularly low-crime area.
Over Kellet has one conservation area within its boundaries: Over Kellet. 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 Over Kellet includes 7 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Forest Of Bowland. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Over Kellet 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 Over Kellet
In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near Over Kellet. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 21 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Over Kellet.
The average decision time of 21 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Over Kellet were tree works (5), outline applications (1), discharge of conditions (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Nether Kellet planning applications
- Capernwray planning applications
- Carnforth planning applications
- Crag Bank planning applications
- Aughton planning applications
- Millhead planning applications
- Warton planning applications
- Tewitfield planning applications
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- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.