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Planning in Temple Sowerby

Approved
89%
17 of 18 decided
Decision time
about 8 weeks
on average

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

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About Temple Sowerby

Temple Sowerby is a charming village and civil parish situated in the Eden Valley of Cumbria, northern England, approximately 8 miles east of Penrith, near the A66 road. As of the 2011 census, it had a combined population of 528 when grouped with the nearby village of Newbiggin, making it a small yet vibrant community with potential for future development and planning inquiries. The settlement has a population of approximately 488 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Eden district.

Property prices in Temple Sowerby show an average sale price of £325,145, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Temple Sowerby 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 Temple Sowerby a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Temple Sowerby has 6 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Temple Sowerby 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 Temple Sowerby, 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, 23 planning applications were submitted near Temple Sowerby. Of these, 89% were approved, with an average decision time of 59 days.

The most common types were tree works (10), full planning applications (5), listed building and heritage (3).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Temple Sowerby?
In the last 24 months, 23 planning applications were submitted near Temple Sowerby. The approval rate is 89%.
How long do planning decisions take near Temple Sowerby?
The average planning decision time near Temple Sowerby is 59 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 Temple Sowerby?
The planning approval rate near Temple Sowerby is 89%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Temple Sowerby?
The most common type of planning application near Temple Sowerby is tree works applications, with 10 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Temple Sowerby?
You can search and track planning applications near Temple Sowerby on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.