How long do planning decisions take near Scilly Bank?

The average planning decision time near Scilly Bank is 44 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 Scilly Bank?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Scilly Bank?

The most common type of planning application near Scilly Bank is outline applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Scilly Bank?

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Scilly Bank, Cumbria Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Scilly Bank, Cumbria.

Cumbria · England · settlement

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £176,022 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Cumberland
Parliamentary constituency: Whitehaven and Workington
LSOA: Copeland 003D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Scilly Bank.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Scilly Bank.

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 Scilly Bank based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

3 planning applications found near Scilly Bank.

- MORESBY SCHOOL, SCHOOL BROW, MORESBY PARKS
GROUND FLOOR EXTENSION TO INCREASE CLASSROOM SIZE
Status: Permitted | Council: Copeland | Date: 2026-01-13
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- PLOT 17, BONNY MEADOWS, MORESBY PARKS
PROPOSED DOMESTIC SELF-BUILD DWELLING
Status: Permitted | Council: Copeland | Date: 2025-02-20
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- 13 SOLWAY ROAD, MORESBY PARKS
TWO STOREY SIDE EXTENSION TO PROVIDE BEDROOM AND LIVING ACCOMODATION
Status: Permitted | Council: Copeland | Date: 2023-08-08
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A brief summary of Scilly Bank in Cumbria

Scilly Bank is a settlement located in Cumbria, England.

Property prices in Scilly Bank show an average sale price of £176,022, 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 Scilly Bank a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Scilly Bank includes 2 Ancient Woodland sites. 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, Scilly Bank 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 Scilly Bank

In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Scilly Bank. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 44 days.

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

The average decision time of 44 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Scilly Bank were outline applications (1).

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