Weasdale, Cumbria Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Weasdale, Cumbria.

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About Weasdale

Weasdale is a quaint hamlet in Cumbria, situated 850 feet above sea level on the northern slopes of the Howgill Fells, approximately 6 miles south-west of Kirkby Stephen. The settlement is traversed by Weasdale Beck, which serves as a significant tributary to the River Lune. Characterised by properties dating from the late 16th to mid-19th century, Weasdale offers a unique historical context for planning applications in the area.

District: Ravenstonedale

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £294,390 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

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

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Weasdale.

Keyword Scorecard

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

• 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 Weasdale based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

6 planning applications found near Weasdale.

1. - Weasdale Farm, Newbiggin-on-lune, Kirkby Stephen, CA17 4LY
   Full planning permission for erection of agricultural building to roof over cattle handling pens and muck midden
   Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Yorkshire Dales | Date: 2021-08-23
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2. - LOW WEASDALE NEWBIGGIN-ON-LUNE KIRKBY STEPHEN
   Prior notification for the installation of solar panels onto an existing agricultural building.
   Status: Withdrawn | Council: Yorkshire Dales | Date: 2013-12-23
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3. - LOW WEASDALE, NEWBIGGIN-ON-LUNE, KIRKBY STEPHEN, CA17 4LX
   Prior notification for the installation of solar panels onto an existing agricultural building.
   Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2013-12-12
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4. - WEASDALE NURSERIES, NEWBIGGIN-ON-LUNE, KIRKBY STEPHEN, CA17 4LX
   Conversion / extension of existing domestic annex / storage space to form single holiday letting unit.
   Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2013-07-08
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5. - WEASDALE NURSERIES NEWBIGGIN-ON-LUNE KIRKBY STEPHEN
   Conversion / extension of existing domestic annex / storage space to form single holiday letting unit.
   Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Yorkshire Dales | Date: 2013-07-08
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6. - LOW WEASDALE NEWBIGGIN-ON-LUNE KIRKBY STEPHEN
   Prior notification for proposed general purpose agricultural building.
   Status: Permitted | Council: Yorkshire Dales | Date: 2012-06-25
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A brief summary of Weasdale in Cumbria

Weasdale is a quaint hamlet in Cumbria, situated 850 feet above sea level on the northern slopes of the Howgill Fells, approximately 6 miles south-west of Kirkby Stephen. The settlement is traversed by Weasdale Beck, which serves as a significant tributary to the River Lune. Characterised by properties dating from the late 16th to mid-19th century, Weasdale offers a unique historical context for planning applications in the area. It sits within the Ravenstonedale district.

Property prices in Weasdale show an average sale price of £294,390, 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 Weasdale a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Weasdale includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Pinskey Gill SSSI; 1 National Parks: YORKSHIRE DALES. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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Nearby Towns

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Related Planning Guides

• What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
• What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
• How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.