Search Aikton planning applications
2 applications on record · within 1 km of the centre of Aikton · updated daily · Cumberland Council
Only 1 application in the last 90 days, so this shows every one we hold.
- 1 Brookside, Aikton, Wigton CA7 0HXApprovedTo construct an outbuilding to be used to house a solar panel battery, a biomass boiler and for general storage and to excavate a drivewayHouseholder planning permissionReceived 1 Apr 2026Decided 26 Aug 2026HOU/2026/0042
- Holly Tree Farm, Aikton, Wigton CA7 0HYApproved50m of hedge to be removedHedgerow removal noticeReceived 12 Sep 2025Decided 22 Oct 2025HRN/2025/0003
Planning in Aikton
Only 2 decisions near Aikton in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Aikton in the last 24 months, from Cumberland Council's planning register.
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Around Aikton
Postcode districts
CA7 233 applications in the last 12 months
Applications in each district in the last 12 months.
Nearby towns and villages
Planning authority: Cumberland Council
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Application types: Rear extensionsLoft conversionsHouseholder applicationsTree works & TPOListed building consentChange of useAnnexes & granny flatsSolar panelsBarn conversionsBasement extensions
About Aikton
Aikton is a quaint village situated in northern Cumbria, approximately 3 miles from the nearby town of Wigton and 8 miles from the city of Carlisle. Located just over 5.5 miles south of the Scottish border, Aikton lies within the historic county of Cumberland, making it a potentially appealing area for planning applications due to its rural charm and proximity to larger urban centres. The settlement has a population of approximately 424 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Allerdale district.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Aikton a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Aikton 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. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.aikton.org.uk/.
To comment on or object to a planning application near Aikton, 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, 2 planning applications were submitted near Aikton.
The most common types were full planning applications (1), tree works (1).