How long do planning decisions take near Sand Side?

The average planning decision time near Sand Side is 94 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

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 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Sand Side?

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Sand Side, Cumbria Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Sand Side, Cumbria.

Cumbria · England · settlement

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About Sand Side

Kirkby-in-Furness, commonly known as Kirkby, is a prominent village within the parish of Kirkby Ireleth in Cumbria's Furness district. Nestled near the Lake District National Park, it is strategically located approximately 3 miles south of Broughton in Furness and 5 miles northwest of Ulverston. With a population of 580 as of the 2021 census, Kirkby serves as a key settlement on the peninsula's north-western coast, overlooking the Duddon Estuary and bordered by notable Sites of Special Scientific Interest, including Kirkby Moor and the Duddon Estuary.

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Property Prices

Average property sale price: £262,544 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Westmorland and Furness
Parliamentary constituency: Barrow and Furness
LSOA: South Lakeland 008B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Sand Side.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Sand Side based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Sand Side.

- Stable Cottage Askew Gate Brow KIRKBY-IN-FURNESS LA17 7TE
Listed Building Consent to re-roof the property. All slate suitable for reuse will be retained and replaced, with any further slate required being locally sourced and colour matched. The diminishing c
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2026-03-12
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A brief summary of Sand Side in Cumbria

Property prices in Sand Side show an average sale price of £262,544, 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 Sand Side a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Sand Side includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Duddon Mosses SSSI, Duddon Estuary SSSI; 1 Ancient Woodland site; 2 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Morecambe Bay, Duddon Mosses; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Morecambe Bay and Duddon Estuary; 1 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Duddon Estuary. 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 Sand Side

In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Sand Side. The average decision time was 94 days.

With an average of 94 days, decisions near Sand Side take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.

The most common application types near Sand Side were full planning applications (1), outline applications (1), listed building and heritage (1). Full planning applications account for 33% 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, 1 medium-scale application, 1 smaller scheme were submitted.

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