Whale, Cumbria Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Whale, Cumbria.

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About Whale

Whale is a small hamlet located within the Westmorland and Furness unitary authority area in Cumbria, England, approximately one mile south of the village of Askham. Historically part of Westmorland, the hamlet had a recorded population of 53 in the early 1870s, making it a quaint and sparsely populated area that may be of interest for planning applications related to rural development and community services.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £234,130 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Westmorland and Furness
Parliamentary constituency: Penrith and Solway
LSOA: Eden 003B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Whale.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Whale based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

6 planning applications found near Whale.

- Whale Farm, Whale, Penrith, CA10 2PT
Notification for prior approval for change of use of agricultural buildings to hotel
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Lake District | Date: 2021-06-03
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- Whale Farm, Whale, Penrith, CA10 2PT
Notification for prior approval for change of use of agricultural buildings to hotel
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Lake District | Date: 2018-07-09
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- Whale Farm, Whale, Penrith, CA10 2PT
Proposed roof over the existing redundant silage walled clamp
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Lake District | Date: 2011-07-28
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- Whale Farm, Whale, Penrith, CA10 2PT
Proposed replacement of a general purpose building
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Lake District | Date: 2011-07-28
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- Whale Farm, Whale, Penrith, CA10 2PT
Proposed replacement of a general purpose building
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Lake District | Date: 2011-07-28
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- Whale Corner Cottage, Whale, Penrith, Cumbria, CA10 2PT
Renovation of cottage and extension into barn and form new vehicular access
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Lake District | Date: 2009-04-20
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A brief summary of Whale in Cumbria

Property prices in Whale show an average sale price of £234,130, 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 Whale a particularly low-crime area.

Whale 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 Whale includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): River Eden and Tributaries SSSI; 3 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): River Eden; 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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