How long do planning decisions take near Wreaks End?

The average planning decision time near Wreaks End is 61 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 Wreaks End?

The most common type of planning application near Wreaks End is listed building consent applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Wreaks End?

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Wreaks End, Cumbria Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Wreaks End, Cumbria.

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About Wreaks End

Broughton West is a civil parish located in the Westmorland and Furness district of Cumbria, England. Centered around the small town of Broughton-in-Furness, the parish encompasses the village of Foxfield and several hamlets, including Bank End, Lower Hawthwaite, and Broughton Mills. This area offers a mix of rural charm and community, making it an interesting location for planning applications.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £368,524 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

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

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Wreaks End.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Wreaks End based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Wreaks End.

- Brockbank Ground BROUGHTON-IN-FURNESS LA20 6BS
Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 5 (Landscaping methodology) attached to planning permission SL/2023/0543
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2025-07-21
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- Brockbank Ground, BROUGHTON-IN-FURNESS, LA20 6BS
Discharge of conditions 4 (Surface water/sewage drainage), & 5 (Vehicular access & parking) attached to planning permission SL/2018/1034
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2023-07-19
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A brief summary of Wreaks End in Cumbria

Property prices in Wreaks End show an average sale price of £368,524, 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 Wreaks End a particularly low-crime area.

Wreaks End 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 Wreaks End includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Duddon Mosses SSSI; 5 Ancient Woodland sites; 2 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Duddon Mosses; 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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Planning Activity in Wreaks End

In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Wreaks End. The average decision time was 61 days.

At 61 days on average, decisions near Wreaks End slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Wreaks End were listed building and heritage (1), discharge of conditions (1). The high proportion of heritage applications reflects the historic character of the area and the presence of listed buildings or conservation areas nearby.

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