How long do planning decisions take near Warcop?

The average planning decision time near Warcop is 62 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What types of planning applications are most common near Warcop?

The most common type of planning application near Warcop is full planning applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

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Warcop, Cumbria Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Warcop, Cumbria.

Cumbria · England · settlement

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About Warcop

Warcop is a village and civil parish located in Westmorland and Furness, Cumbria, England, with a population of 532 as recorded in the 2011 census. This quaint village is an important consideration for planning applications due to its established community and rural character, making it an attractive area for development and local initiatives.

Population: 569 (2021)

District: Eden

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £289,663 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Westmorland and Furness
Parliamentary constituency: Westmorland and Lonsdale
LSOA: Eden 007E

Crime Statistics

7 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 6
other-theft: 1

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Warcop.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Warcop based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

3 planning applications found near Warcop.

- Bridge End House Warcop Appleby-in-westmorland CA16 6PD
Listed Building Consent to remove fireplace in dining room, installation of air source heat pump and associate works and install radiators in each room.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2026-01-30
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- Old Cottage Warcop Appleby-in-Westmorland CA16 6NX
Variation of condition 2 (plans compliance) for amendments to retaining wall and creation of a doorway in place of a window on east elevation, attached to approval 21/0681.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2024-07-24
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- Eden Gate Farm Warcop APPLEBY-IN-WESTMORLAND CA16 6PL
Proposed detached garage to serve unit 3 of approval 08/0444.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2023-12-22
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A brief summary of Warcop in Cumbria

Property prices in Warcop show an average sale price of £289,663, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

There were 7 crimes reported in the Warcop area during the most recent period, a moderate level that is broadly in line with similar-sized settlements.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Warcop includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): River Eden and Tributaries SSSI; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): North Pennines; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): River Eden. 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 Warcop

In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Warcop. The average decision time was 62 days.

At 62 days on average, decisions near Warcop slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Warcop were full planning applications (1), listed building and heritage (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications was submitted.

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