How long do planning decisions take near Town End (LA22 9)?

The average planning decision time near Town End (LA22 9) is 55 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 Town End (LA22 9)?

The planning approval rate near Town End (LA22 9) is 80%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Town End (LA22 9)?

The most common type of planning application near Town End (LA22 9) is tree works applications, with 6 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Town End (LA22 9)?

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Town End (LA22 9), Cumbria Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Town End (LA22 9), Cumbria.

Cumbria · England · settlement

Planning applications in Town End (LA22 9) are administered by Westmorland And Furness Council. View the full Westmorland And Furness Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Town End (LA22 9)

Town End Farmhouse, located in Stalmine-with-Staynall, Lancashire, is a historic structure dating back to 1694. This charming one-and-a-half-storey brick building features a thatched roof coated in corrugated asbestos, and showcases a mix of traditional sash and modern windows. Notable architectural details include an inscribed plaque above the doorway and an encased bressumer inside, making it a point of interest for those researching planning applications in the area.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £546,864 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Westmorland and Furness
Parliamentary constituency: Westmorland and Lonsdale
LSOA: South Lakeland 001A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Town End (LA22 9).

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Town End (LA22 9).

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 Town End (LA22 9) based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

6 planning applications found near Town End (LA22 9).

- Island View, Grasmere, Ambleside, LA22 9PP
Change 30% of ground floor to shop
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Lake District | Date: 2026-01-12
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- Howe Foot Lodge, Grasmere, Ambleside, LA22 9SQ
Renovation of existing dwelling including side extension, erection of car park and outbuildings, amendments to access and all associated landscaping
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Lake District | Date: 2025-10-22
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- Banerigg Woodland, Off White Moss Lane, Grasmere
Renewal of siting of temporary forestry building
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Lake District | Date: 2025-10-21
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- White Moss Car Park, Ambleside, LA22 9SE
Refurbishment of existing WCs and partial change of use to servery.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Lake District | Date: 2025-09-23
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- Wordsworth Learning Space, Grasmere, Ambleside, LA22 9PP
Signage banners x3 at car park entrance
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Advertising | Council: Lake District | Date: 2025-01-29
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- Howe Top, White Moss, Ambleside, LA22 9SF
Replacement of two fixed window units with glazed doors
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Lake District | Date: 2024-04-24
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A brief summary of Town End (LA22 9) in Cumbria

Property prices in Town End (LA22 9) show an average sale price of £546,864, 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 Town End (LA22 9) a particularly low-crime area.

Town End (LA22 9) has one conservation area within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE. Planning applications within or near this conservation area are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Town End (LA22 9) includes 14 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 National Parks: LAKE DISTRICT. 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 Town End (LA22 9)

In the last 24 months, 15 planning applications were submitted near Town End (LA22 9). Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 55 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 Town End (LA22 9).

The average decision time of 55 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Town End (LA22 9) were tree works (6), full planning applications (5), discharge of conditions (2). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.

In terms of development scale, 6 medium-scale applications, 9 smaller schemes were submitted.

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