Search Whale planning applications
8 applications on record · within 1 km of the centre of Whale · updated daily · Westmorland and Furness Council
Only 0 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows every one we hold.
- Horseholm Wood, Off Buckholme Drive, LowtherApprovedNew road to enable timber extractionNotification of Intention (Agricultural, Q6g)Received 27 Mar 2026Decided 17 Jun 20267/2026/3031
- Whale Farm, Whale, Penrith, CA10 2PTApprovedNotification for prior approval for change of use of agricultural buildings to hotelNotice of Intention (Change of Use, Q6g)Received 3 Jun 2021Decided 13 Aug 20217/2021/3100
- Whale Farm, Whale, Penrith, CA10 2PTApprovedNotification for prior approval for change of use of agricultural buildings to hotelNotice of Intention (Change of Use, Q6g)Received 9 Jul 2018Decided 31 Aug 20187/2018/3116
- Park House Buildings, Near Whale, Penrith, CumbriaApprovedAgricutural building - roofing over sheep yardNotification of Intention (Agricultural, Q6g)Received 22 Jun 2018Decided 19 Jul 20187/2018/3104
- Whale Farm, Whale, Penrith, CA10 2PTApprovedProposed roof over the existing redundant silage walled clampFull Planning applicationReceived 28 Jul 2011Decided 6 Oct 20117/2011/3105
Planning in Whale
Only 1 decision near Whale in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Whale in the last 24 months, from Westmorland and Furness Council's planning register.
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Around Whale
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CA10 200 applications in the last 12 months
Applications in each district in the last 12 months.
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Planning authority: Westmorland and Furness Council
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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.
Property prices in Whale show an average sale price of £325,145, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Whale area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Whale a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Whale has 6 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Whale 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.
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To comment on or object to a planning application near Whale, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.
In the last 24 months, 1 planning application was submitted near Whale.
The most common types were other applications (1).