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Planning in Thornton in Lonsdale

Approved
79%
15 of 17 decided
Decision time
about 11 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Thornton in Lonsdale in the last 24 months, from North Yorkshire Council's planning register.

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Around Thornton in Lonsdale

Postcode districts

LA6 285 applications in the last 12 monthsBD23 400 applications in the last 12 monthsLA2 418 applications in the last 12 monthsLA5 206 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: North Yorkshire Council

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About Thornton in Lonsdale

Thornton in Lonsdale is a picturesque village and civil parish located in North Yorkshire, just 0.6 miles northwest of Ingleton and 6 miles southeast of Kirkby Lonsdale. With a population of 288 as of the 2011 census, the village is notable for its historic Marton Arms Hotel and St Oswald's Church, where Sir Arthur Conan Doyle married in 1885. The proximity to the boundaries of Cumbria and Lancashire makes it an attractive area for potential planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 300 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Craven district.

Property prices in Thornton in Lonsdale show an average sale price of £287,823, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around Thornton in Lonsdale has 6 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Thornton in Lonsdale 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 Thornton in Lonsdale, 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 Thornton in Lonsdale. Of these, 79% were approved, with an average decision time of 76 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (9), outline applications (4), tree works (4).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Thornton in Lonsdale?
In the last 24 months, 26 planning applications were submitted near Thornton in Lonsdale. The approval rate is 79%.
How long do planning decisions take near Thornton in Lonsdale?
The average planning decision time near Thornton in Lonsdale is 76 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 Thornton in Lonsdale?
The planning approval rate near Thornton in Lonsdale is 79%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Thornton in Lonsdale?
The most common type of planning application near Thornton in Lonsdale is full planning applications, with 9 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Thornton in Lonsdale?
You can search and track planning applications near Thornton in Lonsdale on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.