How long do planning decisions take near Scales (LA12)?

The average planning decision time near Scales (LA12) is 98 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 Scales (LA12)?

The most common type of planning application near Scales (LA12) is full planning applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Scales (LA12)?

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Scales (LA12), Cumbria Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Scales (LA12), Cumbria.

Cumbria · England · settlement

Planning applications in Scales (LA12) are administered by Cumberland Council. View the full Cumberland Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

District: Aldingham

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £318,105 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

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

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Scales (LA12).

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Scales (LA12).

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 Scales (LA12) based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Scales (LA12).

- The Old Farmhouse Scales ULVERSTON LA12 0PE
Proposed single detached side garage
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2026-01-12
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- Meadow Bank Scales ULVERSTON LA12 0PE
Discharge of condition 4 (materials) attached to planning permission SL/2023/0679
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2024-06-28
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A brief summary of Scales (LA12) in Cumbria

Scales (LA12) is a settlement located in Cumbria, England. It sits within the Aldingham district.

Property prices in Scales (LA12) show an average sale price of £318,105, 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 Scales (LA12) a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Scales (LA12) includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Morecambe Bay SSSI; 1 Ancient Woodland site; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Morecambe Bay; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Morecambe Bay and Duddon Estuary; 1 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Morecambe Bay. 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 Scales (LA12)

In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Scales (LA12). The average decision time was 98 days.

With an average of 98 days, decisions near Scales (LA12) 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 Scales (LA12) were full planning applications (2). Full planning applications account for 100% 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, 1 smaller scheme were submitted.

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