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Planning in Sand Side

Approved
70%
7 of 10 decided
Decision time
about 9 weeks
on average

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

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About Sand Side

Sand Side is a settlement located in Cumbria, England.

Property prices in Sand Side show an average sale price of £262,223, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

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

The area around Sand Side has 7 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Sand Side 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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Sand Side, 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, 14 planning applications were submitted near Sand Side. Of these, 70% were approved, with an average decision time of 66 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (7), outline applications (1), listed building and heritage (1). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Sand Side?
In the last 24 months, 14 planning applications were submitted near Sand Side. The approval rate is 70%.
How long do planning decisions take near Sand Side?
The average planning decision time near Sand Side is 66 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 Sand Side?
The planning approval rate near Sand Side is 70%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Sand Side?
The most common type of planning application near Sand Side is full planning applications, with 7 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Sand Side?
You can search and track planning applications near Sand Side on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.