THE BARN, BECK GREEN, DISTINGTON Data via plota.co.uk

Pending 4/26/2154/0F1
Date received
19 May 2026
Date validated
19 May 2026

Description

CHANGE OF USE OF AGRICULTURAL LAND TO A PRIVATE, PRE-BOOKED DOG EXERCISE AREA (LOW-INTENSITY LEISURE USE), INCLUDING REINFORCEMENT OF EXISTING BOUNDARY FENCING, INSTALLATION OF SECURE PEDESTRIAN ACCESS GATE, AND PROVISION OF SMALL CUSTOMER PARKING AREA Data via plota.co.uk

Cumberland
Planning Authority Score
5.7/10
Average
#109 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Change of use

Cumberland is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #201 out of 292. Householder applications are more likely to be approved here than most councils, with a 98% approval rate vs 90% nationally.

More permissive than most councils
98% approved vs 90% nationally
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Cumberland decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
97%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #2 of 292
98%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #9 of 292
56%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (64%) #201 of 292
43%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #167 of 292
85%
Minor dwellings approved
117 decided (1-9 homes)
100%
Major dwellings approved
22 decided (10+ homes)
97%
Change of use approved
89 decided
1,146
Total decisions
37 refused in 2025