How long do planning decisions take near Town Head (CA16 6)?

The average planning decision time near Town Head (CA16 6) 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 Town Head (CA16 6)?

The planning approval rate near Town Head (CA16 6) is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Town Head (CA16 6)?

The most common type of planning application near Town Head (CA16 6) is full planning applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Town Head (CA16 6)?

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Town Head (CA16 6), Cumbria Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Town Head (CA16 6), Cumbria.

Cumbria · England · settlement

Planning applications in Town Head (CA16 6) are administered by Westmorland And Furness Council. View the full Westmorland And Furness Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

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Area Information

Admin district: Westmorland and Furness
Parliamentary constituency: Westmorland and Lonsdale
LSOA: Eden 006E

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Town Head (CA16 6).

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Town Head (CA16 6).

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 Head (CA16 6) based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

4 planning applications found near Town Head (CA16 6).

- Greenhow Dufton APPLEBY-IN-WESTMORLAND CA16 6NG
Prior Notification under schedule 2, part 6, class A for an agricultural storage building.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2026-01-23
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- Barn adj Lime Tree House Dufton APPLEBY-IN-WESTMORLAND CA16 6DF
Application for the approval of details reserved by conditions 3 (materials) and 5 (Package Treatment Plant maintenance and management plan), attached to approval 23/0048.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2025-05-28
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- Dufton House Dufton Appleby-in-westmorland CA16 6DF
T1 Beech - Large wound at base of tree extending approximately 3m up the stem. The tree is not laying down reactionary wound wood / annual increments around the whole wound, particularly in the vertic
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2025-03-17
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- Wharley Croft Dufton Appleby-in-Westmorland CA16 6NG
Proposed extensions to existing dwelling.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2024-08-16
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A brief summary of Town Head (CA16 6) in Cumbria

Town Head (CA16 6) is a settlement located in Cumbria, England.

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Town Head (CA16 6) a particularly low-crime area.

Town Head (CA16 6) has one conservation area within its boundaries: Dufton. 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 Head (CA16 6) includes 4 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Pus Gill SSSI, Harthwaite Sike SSSI, Appleby Fells SSSI and 1 more; 3 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): North Pennines; 2 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Moor House-Upper Teesdale, River Eden; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): North Pennine Moors. 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 Head (CA16 6)

In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Town Head (CA16 6). Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 59 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Town Head (CA16 6) may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

At 59 days on average, decisions near Town Head (CA16 6) slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Town Head (CA16 6) were full planning applications (3), tree works (2), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 43% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 6 smaller schemes were submitted.

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