How long do planning decisions take near Pennington?

The average planning decision time near Pennington is 154 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 Pennington?

The planning approval rate near Pennington is 0%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Pennington?

The most common type of planning application near Pennington is full planning applications, with 8 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Pennington?

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Pennington, Cumbria Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Pennington, Cumbria.

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About Pennington

Pennington is a quaint village and civil parish located in the Furness area of Cumbria, England. Situated between Ulverston, Rosside, and Lindal, it offers convenient access to the A590 road, with the nearest railway station located in Ulverston. This location makes Pennington an appealing area for planning applications and development opportunities.

Population: 1,959 (2021)

District: South Lakeland

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £299,850 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Westmorland and Furness
Parliamentary constituency: Barrow and Furness
LSOA: South Lakeland 012B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Pennington.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Pennington based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

4 planning applications found near Pennington.

- Vale View Pennington ULVERSTON LA12 0RR
Conversion of first floor attic space in adjoining former coach house into living accommodation with proposed rear dormer windows. Demolition of adjoining two storey side store and dove cote to create
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2025-05-21
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- Downstream Weir Pennington Beck Pennington ULVERSTON LA12 7NY
Installation of a rock ramp style fish passes. This will be a 2/3 width pass on the downstream weir. The weir acts as barrier to migration as they are not passable for small fish and eels. The pass wi
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2024-12-06
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- Rowe End Farm Pennington Ulverston Cumbria LA12 0RP
Extension to existing slurry lagoon
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2024-06-26
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- Land off Pennington Lane Pennington ULVERSTON LA12 0RR
Erection of 3 x stables in 1 block on an existing hard standing
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2024-03-11
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A brief summary of Pennington in Cumbria

Property prices in Pennington show an average sale price of £299,850, 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 Pennington a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Pennington includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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 Pennington

In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near Pennington. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 154 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 Pennington.

With an average of 154 days, decisions near Pennington take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 6-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.

The most common application types near Pennington were full planning applications (8), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 89% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 4 medium-scale applications, 4 smaller schemes were submitted.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.

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