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Planning in Storrs

Approved
81%
13 of 15 decided
Decision time
about 10 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Storrs in the last 24 months, from Westmorland and Furness Council's planning register.

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About Storrs

Storrs is a picturesque hamlet located within the civil parish of Windermere and Bowness, in the Westmorland and Furness district of Cumbria, England. Situated just 2 miles south of Bowness-on-Windermere along the A592 road, it is positioned near the scenic eastern shore of Lake Windermere, making it an attractive area for potential planning applications and developments.

Property prices in Storrs show an average sale price of £687,479, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Storrs 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 Storrs a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Storrs has 12 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Storrs 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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To comment on or object to a planning application near Storrs, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 26 planning applications were submitted near Storrs. Of these, 81% were approved, with an average decision time of 70 days.

The most common types were discharge of conditions (8), full planning applications (6), outline applications (2).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Storrs?
In the last 24 months, 26 planning applications were submitted near Storrs. The approval rate is 81%.
How long do planning decisions take near Storrs?
The average planning decision time near Storrs is 70 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 Storrs?
The planning approval rate near Storrs is 81%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Storrs?
The most common type of planning application near Storrs is discharge of conditions, with 8 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Storrs?
You can search and track planning applications near Storrs on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.