How long do planning decisions take near Stainton (CA2)?

The average planning decision time near Stainton (CA2) is 50 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 Stainton (CA2)?

The planning approval rate near Stainton (CA2) is 67%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Stainton (CA2)?

The most common type of planning application near Stainton (CA2) is full planning applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Stainton (CA2)?

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Stainton (CA2), Cumbria Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Stainton (CA2), Cumbria.

Cumbria · England · settlement

Planning applications in Stainton (CA2) are administered by Westmorland And Furness Council. View the full Westmorland And Furness Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

Population: 316 (2021)

District: Westmorland and Furness

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £197,907 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Cumberland
Parliamentary constituency: Carlisle
LSOA: Carlisle 008C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Stainton (CA2).

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Stainton (CA2).

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 Stainton (CA2) based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

6 planning applications found near Stainton (CA2).

- The Museum Inn, 101 Moorhouse Road, Carlisle, CA2 7QJ
Display Of Replacement Signs Including 1no. Pictorial Panel, 4no. Amenity Boards, 2no. Sets Of Individual House Name Letters, 1no. Double Sided Post Mounted Directional Signs, 1no. Welcome SIgn & 1no.
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Carlisle | Date: 2026-07-06
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26/0377 - The Museum Inn, 101 Moorhouse Road, Carlisle, CA2 7QJ
Display Of Replacement Signs Including 1no. Pictorial Panel, 4no. Amenity Boards, 2no. Sets Of In...
Status: Undecided | Council: Cumberland | Date: 2026-07-06
26/0326 - Vallum House Hotel, 75 Burgh Road, Carlisle, CA2 7NB
Change Of Use From Hotel To Children's Day Nursery Including Alterations, Extensions And External...
Status: Undecided | Council: Cumberland | Date: 2026-06-11
- Vallum House Hotel, 75 Burgh Road, Carlisle, CA2 7NB
Change Of Use From Hotel To Children's Day Nursery Including Alterations, Extensions And External Works
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Carlisle | Date: 2026-06-11
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- Church Road Car Park rear of 189-203, Church Road, London
Details pursuant to condition 27 (market stalls) of Variation of Conditions reference 22/3090 dated 31 March, 2023, for Variation of condition 2 (approved drawings and documents), condition 4 (wheelch
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Brent | Date: 2026-01-30
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- Unit 8, Marconi Road, Burgh Road Industrial Estate, Carlisle, CA2 7NA
Installation Of 128no. 45w Solar Panels On South West Elevation With 50kw Invertor Generator
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Carlisle | Date: 2025-02-03
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A brief summary of Stainton (CA2) in Cumbria

Stainton (CA2) is a settlement located in Cumbria, England. The settlement has a population of approximately 316 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Westmorland and Furness district.

Property prices in Stainton (CA2) show an average sale price of £197,907, 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 Stainton (CA2) a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Stainton (CA2) includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): River Eden and Tributaries SSSI; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): River Eden. 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 Stainton (CA2)

In the last 24 months, 12 planning applications were submitted near Stainton (CA2). Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 50 days.

This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Stainton (CA2).

The average decision time of 50 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Stainton (CA2) were full planning applications (2), discharge of conditions (2), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 17% 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, 6 smaller schemes were submitted.

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