How long do planning decisions take near Wind Hill?

The average planning decision time near Wind Hill is 59 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 Wind Hill?

The most common type of planning application near Wind Hill is full planning applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Wind Hill?

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Wind Hill, Cumbria Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Wind Hill, Cumbria.

Cumbria · England · settlement

Planning applications in Wind Hill are administered by Westmorland And Furness Council. View the full Westmorland And Furness Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Wind Hill

Wind Hill, located near Lynmouth in Devon, England, features an Iron Age enclosure known as a spur hill fort. This prominent hillside rises to 261 metres (856 ft) above sea level and is strategically positioned between the steep valley of the East Lyn River to the south and the northern cliffs. The extensive earthworks that protect the spur are situated at a lower elevation to the east, making this site significant for both historical interest and potential planning applications in the area.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £299,850 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Westmorland and Furness
Parliamentary constituency: Barrow and Furness
LSOA: South Lakeland 008D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Wind Hill.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Wind Hill based on the last 24 months of planning data.

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A brief summary of Wind Hill in Cumbria

Property prices in Wind Hill show an average sale price of £299,850, 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 Wind Hill a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Wind Hill includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Morecambe Bay SSSI; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Morecambe Bay; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Morecambe Bay and Duddon Estuary; 1 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Morecambe Bay. 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 Wind Hill

In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Wind Hill. The average decision time was 59 days.

At 59 days on average, decisions near Wind Hill slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Wind Hill were full planning applications (2), tree works (1), discharge of conditions (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, 1 medium-scale application, 3 smaller schemes were submitted.

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