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Planning in Penny Bridge

Only 6 decisions near Penny Bridge in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Penny Bridge in the last 24 months, from Westmorland and Furness Council's planning register.

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About Penny Bridge

Egton with Newland, located within the Westmorland and Furness Unitary Authority in Cumbria, encompasses the villages of Greenodd and Penny Bridge, along with the hamlets of Arrad Foot, Newland, and Newland Bottom. The parish's population was recorded at 898 in the 2001 census, which declined to 817 by the 2011 census, indicating a trend that could be relevant for those exploring planning applications and community development in the area.

There are currently no active flood warnings for the Penny Bridge area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Penny Bridge a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Penny Bridge has 27 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Penny Bridge 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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Penny Bridge, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near Penny Bridge.

The most common types were full planning applications (5), tree works (1).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Penny Bridge?
In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near Penny Bridge.
What types of planning applications are most common near Penny Bridge?
The most common type of planning application near Penny Bridge is full planning applications, with 5 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Penny Bridge?
You can search and track planning applications near Penny Bridge on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.