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25 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Staveley · updated daily · Westmorland and Furness Council
Only 4 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.
- Rocklands, Brow Lane, Staveley, Kendal, LA8 9PJAwaiting decisionFirst floor extension to existing bungalow with two storey extension to rearFull Planning applicationReceived 20 Oct 20267/2026/5588
- Stanley Bank, Station Road, Staveley, Kendal, LA8 9NBAwaiting decision1 x yew (1) - raise crown to 4m. 1 x katsura (2) - reduce crown by up to 2m. 1 x hankerchief tree (3) - reduce crown by 1m. 1 x acer (4) - fell supressed stem over neighbouring property. 1 x beech (5) - fell. 1 x pear (6) - fellTree Work in Conservation AreaReceived 6 Oct 2026T/2026/0197
- Riverside Cottage, Staveley, Kendal, LA8 9NAApprovedT1 Lawson Cypress and T2 Lawson Cypress: Reduce height by approx. 3mTree Work in Conservation AreaReceived 21 Sep 2026Decided 28 Oct 2026T/2026/0171
- Staveley Park Farm, Staveley, Kendal, LA8 9QTAwaiting decisionUse of upper floor mezzanine of barn for soft furnishings workshop. (Use Class EFull Planning applicationReceived 7 Aug 20267/2026/5400
- St James's Church, Brow Lane, Staveley, Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 9PAApprovedFell 4 cypressTree Work in Conservation AreaReceived 29 Jul 2026Decided 7 Sep 2026T/2026/0135
Planning in Staveley
- Approved
- 83%
- 20 of 23 decided
- Decision time
- about 7 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Staveley in the last 24 months, from Westmorland and Furness Council's planning register.
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LA8 119 applications in the last 12 months
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About Staveley
Staveley, located in the Westmorland and Furness Unitary Authority of Cumbria, is a charming village situated 4 miles northwest of Kendal, at the confluence of the River Kent and its tributary, the Gowan. Known as Staveley-in-Westmorland, it comprises three civil parishes—Nether Staveley, Over Staveley, and part of Hugill—boasting a population of 1,593 as per the 2011 Census, which includes residents from the nearby hamlet of Ings. This picturesque village offers a unique blend of rural charm and community spirit, making it a noteworthy area for planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 428 (2021 estimate). It sits within the South Lakeland district.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Staveley area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Staveley a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Staveley has 12 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Staveley 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.
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In the last 24 months, 30 planning applications were submitted near Staveley. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 52 days.
The most common types were full planning applications (9), tree works (9), discharge of conditions (6). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.