Oxenholme, Cumbria Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Oxenholme, Cumbria.
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About Oxenholme
Oxenholme is a hamlet located in the Westmorland and Furness area of Cumbria, England, and is part of the civil parish of Kendal. Situated just southeast of Kendal, it is best recognized for the Oxenholme Lake District railway station, which serves as a key stop on the West Coast Main Line, making it a significant point for transport and planning considerations in the region.
District: Kendal
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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 003A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Oxenholme.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Oxenholme.
- 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 Oxenholme based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Oxenholme.
- - Helmdene Oxenholme KENDAL LA8 0LR
Retrospective variation of condition 2 (approved plans) and removal of condition 5 (ancillary to the residential use of the dwelling known as Helmdene) attached to planning permission SL/2020/0700 (Re
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2025-11-14
View full details - - Glen Villa Oxenholme KENDAL LA9 7RF
Proposed single storey rear extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2025-10-01
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A brief summary of Oxenholme in Cumbria
Oxenholme is a hamlet located in the Westmorland and Furness area of Cumbria, England, and is part of the civil parish of Kendal. Situated just southeast of Kendal, it is best recognized for the Oxenholme Lake District railway station, which serves as a key stop on the West Coast Main Line, making it a significant point for transport and planning considerations in the region. It sits within the Kendal district.
Property prices in Oxenholme 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 Oxenholme a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Oxenholme includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): River Kent and Tributaries SSSI; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): River Kent. 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, Oxenholme 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 Oxenholme
In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Oxenholme. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 57 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Oxenholme may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 57 days on average, decisions near Oxenholme slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Oxenholme were full planning applications (5), amendments (1). Full planning applications account for 83% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 4 smaller schemes were submitted.
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.