How long do planning decisions take near Soutergate?

The average planning decision time near Soutergate is 76 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 Soutergate?

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

How can I track planning applications near Soutergate?

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Soutergate, Cumbria Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Soutergate, Cumbria.

Cumbria · England · settlement

Planning applications in Soutergate are administered by Westmorland And Furness Council. View the full Westmorland And Furness Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Soutergate

Kirkby-in-Furness, commonly known as Kirkby, is a prominent village within the parish of Kirkby Ireleth in Cumbria's Furness district. Located approximately 3 miles south of Broughton in Furness and overlooking the Duddon estuary, Kirkby serves as a gateway to the nearby Lake District National Park. With a population of 580 as of the 2021 census, the village is flanked by significant Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) on both sides, including Kirkby Moor to the east and Duddon Estuary to the west, making it a notable area for planning applications related to environmental conservation and rural development.

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Town Insights

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 Soutergate.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Soutergate based on the last 24 months of planning data.

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A brief summary of Soutergate in Cumbria

Property prices in Soutergate 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 Soutergate a particularly low-crime area.

Soutergate 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 Soutergate includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Kirkby Moor - 1006121 SSSI, Duddon Estuary SSSI; 3 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Morecambe Bay; 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 Soutergate

In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Soutergate. The average decision time was 76 days.

The average decision period of 76 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Soutergate 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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