How long do planning decisions take near Wall End?

The average planning decision time near Wall End is 65 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 Wall End?

The planning approval rate near Wall End is 0%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Wall End?

The most common type of planning application near Wall End is full planning applications, with 5 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Wall End?

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Wall End, Cumbria Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Wall End, Cumbria.

Cumbria · England · settlement

Planning applications in Wall End are administered by Cumberland Council. View the full Cumberland Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Wall End

Kirkby-in-Furness, commonly known as Kirkby, is a significant village within the parish of Kirkby Ireleth in Cumbria's Furness district. Nestled near the scenic Lake District National Park, it is located approximately 3 miles south of Broughton in Furness and 5 miles northwest of Ulverston. With a population of 580 as of the 2021 census, Kirkby boasts proximity to notable sites, including the SSSIs of Kirkby Moor to the east and Duddon Estuary to the west, making it an area of interest for planning applications related to conservation and development.

District: Kirkby Ireleth

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Area Information

Admin district: Westmorland and Furness
Parliamentary constituency: Barrow and Furness
LSOA: South Lakeland 008B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Wall End.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Wall End.

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 Wall End based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

12 planning applications found near Wall End.

- Meadowbank Farm Chapels KIRKBY-IN-FURNESS LA17 7XY
Construction of a two storey side extension with a front glazed dormer projection plus the installation of 9 velux rooflights to provide light, ventilation and means of escape to the first floor accom
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2025-05-12
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- Marsh Cote, KIRKBY-IN-FURNESS, LA17 7UJ
Two storey front porch extension & single storey rear kitchen extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2022-01-19
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- 4 Marshside, KIRKBY-IN-FURNESS, LA17 7UT
Single storey rear extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2018-08-15
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- Incline Foot Bungalow, KIRKBY IN FURNESS, LA17 7UW
Re-roofing of existing and creation of additional openings to provide additional accommodation in roofspace.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2017-06-27
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- Church of Christ, Wall End, KIRKBY in FURNESS, Cumbria, LA17 7UJ
Extension and alterations to form first floor activity room
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2014-12-16
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- 11 Marshside, Kirkby-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA17 7UT
Single storey extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2014-04-28
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- 1 MARSHSIDE, KIRKBY in FURNESS, LA17 7UT
SINGLE STOREY REAR EXTENSION
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2012-01-05
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- KIRKBY METHODIST CHURCH, MARSHSIDE, KIRKBY IN FURNESS, CUMBRIA, LA17 7UT
FORMATION OF PARKING AREA FOR CHURCH USE
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2007-09-27
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- 14 MARSHSIDE, KIRKBY IN FURNESS, LA17 7UT
SINGLE STOREY SIDE & REAR EXTENSION
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2007-03-05
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- DORALDENE, WALLEND, KIRKBY-IN-FURNESS, LA17 7UJ
EXTENSION AND ALTERATIONS INCLUDING DORMER WINDOWS, CONSERVATORY AND ADDITIONAL GROUND FLOOR ACCOMMODATION
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2005-11-17
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- 5 BURLINGTON VILLAS, KIRKBY-IN-FURNESS, LA17 7UR
FIRST FLOOR EXTENSION
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2005-05-03
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- 4 MARSHSIDE, KIRKBY-IN-FURNESS, LA17 7UT
EXTENSION AND CREATION OF OFF-STREET PARKING
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2004-01-09
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A brief summary of Wall End in Cumbria

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Wall End a particularly low-crime area.

Wall End 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 Wall End includes 3 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Kirkby Moor - 1006121 SSSI, Duddon Mosses SSSI, Duddon Estuary SSSI; 2 Ancient Woodland sites; 2 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Morecambe Bay, Duddon Mosses; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Morecambe Bay and Duddon Estuary; 1 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Duddon Estuary; 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 Wall End

In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Wall End. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 65 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 Wall End.

At 65 days on average, decisions near Wall End slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Wall End were full planning applications (5), outline applications (1), other applications (1). Full planning applications account for 71% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 1 medium-scale application, 5 smaller schemes were submitted.

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