How long do planning decisions take near Penny Bridge?

The average planning decision time near Penny Bridge is 78 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 Penny Bridge?

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

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?

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Penny Bridge, Cumbria Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Penny Bridge, Cumbria.

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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.

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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 014E

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Penny Bridge.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Penny Bridge based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Penny Bridge.

- Smithy House Penny Bridge ULVERSTON LA12 7RL
Erection of a polytunnel for domestic use only (Retrospective)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2026-02-02
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A brief summary of Penny Bridge in Cumbria

Property prices in Penny Bridge 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 Penny Bridge a particularly low-crime area.

Penny Bridge has one conservation area within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE. 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 Penny Bridge includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Morecambe Bay SSSI, Roudsea Wood & Mosses SSSI; 20 Ancient Woodland sites; 2 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Morecambe Bay, Roudsea Wood & Mosses; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Morecambe Bay and Duddon Estuary; 1 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Morecambe Bay; 1 National Parks: LAKE DISTRICT. 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, 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.

Planning Activity in Penny Bridge

In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Penny Bridge. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 78 days.

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

The average decision period of 78 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Penny Bridge were full planning applications (5), tree works (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, 1 medium-scale application, 5 smaller schemes were submitted.

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