Water Yeat, Cumbria Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Water Yeat, Cumbria.
Cumbria · England · settlement
Planning applications in Water Yeat 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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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £318,105 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Westmorland and Furness
- Parliamentary constituency: Barrow and Furness
- LSOA: South Lakeland 014E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Water Yeat.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Water Yeat.
- 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 Water Yeat based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
6 planning applications found near Water Yeat.
- - Jacksons Barn, Water Yeat, Ulverston, LA12 8DJ
Conversion of former farm buildings to two self-catering units - variation of condition 6 on planning permission 7/2004/5170 change of use of holiday let to flexible use as a permanent residence, seco
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Lake District | Date: 2026-06-09
View full details - - Pict Hall, Blawith, Ulverston, LA12 8EQ
Bridge over existing private way
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Lake District | Date: 2026-02-02
View full details - - Water Yeat Farm Cottages, Water Yeat, Ulverston, LA12 8DJ
Non-material amendment to planning application 7/2024/5295 (Replacement of three ancillary storage buildings with one larger store building) for roof pitch to be reversed with highest side at the fron
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Lake District | Date: 2024-08-08
View full details - - Water Yeat Farm Cottages, Water Yeat, Ulverston, LA12 8DJ
Replacement of three anciliary storage buildings with one larger store building. The existing sheds are no longer fit for purpose and suffered from storm damage. The new shed construction will be timb
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Lake District | Date: 2024-05-17
View full details - - Chesters Lodge, Lake Bank Estate, Water Yeat, Ulverston, LA12 8EZ
2 x Ash trees (marked as T5 and T6 in notification) - Fell to ground level.
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Lake District | Date: 2023-12-08
View full details - - Greenholme Farm, Water Yeat, Ulverston, LA12 8DJ
Upgrade of existing alternative farm access including cattle grid
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Lake District | Date: 2023-10-03
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A brief summary of Water Yeat in Cumbria
Water Yeat is a settlement located in Cumbria, England.
Property prices in Water Yeat show an average sale price of £318,105, 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 Water Yeat a particularly low-crime area.
Water Yeat 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 Water Yeat includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Subberthwaite, Blawith and Torver Low Commons SSSI; 8 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Subberthwaite, Blawith & Torver Low Commons; 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Water Yeat 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.
Planning Activity in Water Yeat
In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Water Yeat. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 13 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Water Yeat may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 13 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Water Yeat were other applications (2), full planning applications (1), discharge of conditions (1).
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Related Planning Guides
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