How long do planning decisions take near Aspatria?

The average planning decision time near Aspatria is 51 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Aspatria?

The planning approval rate near Aspatria is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Aspatria?

The most common type of planning application near Aspatria is full planning applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Aspatria?

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Aspatria, Cumbria Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Aspatria, Cumbria.

Cumbria · England · settlement

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About Aspatria

Aspatria is a town and civil parish in Cumberland, Cumbria, located in the picturesque Ellen Valley. It features a two-mile stretch along the A596 road connecting Carlisle and Workington, and is situated approximately 8 miles northeast of Maryport and 5 miles from the coast at Allonby. The area boasts historical significance, with a Roman road once traversing through the hamlet, making it a notable location for potential planning applications.

Population: 2,813 (2021)

District: Allerdale

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £255,100 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Cumberland
Parliamentary constituency: Penrith and Solway
LSOA: Allerdale 003E

Crime Statistics

14 crimes reported in 2026-03.

Crime Breakdown

criminal-damage-arson: 4
violent-crime: 4
other-theft: 2
public-order: 1
shoplifting: 1
vehicle-crime: 1
other-crime: 1

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Aspatria.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Aspatria based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

5 planning applications found near Aspatria.

- Queen Street Car Park, Aspatria, CA7 3AS
Variation to conditions 2 (Approved Plans) & 4 (Approved hatching plan) on approved application FUL/2025/0159
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2026-03-12
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- 50-52 King Street, Aspatria, Wigton, CA7 3AA
Change of Use from a commercial premises to domestic
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2026-02-26
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- 30, Croft Terrace, Aspatria, CA7 2AW
First floor extension to rear of existing dwelling, alterations to ground floor and insertion of window to upper side elevation.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2025-08-13
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- 42 West Street, Aspatria, Wigton, CA7 3HQ
Proposed conversion and enlargement of first floor store to create additional accommodation
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2025-01-24
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- West Farm, West Street, Aspatria, Cumbria,CA7 3HH
Screening Report for Installation of a Battery Storage Facility and Associated Infrastructure
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2024-01-10
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A brief summary of Aspatria in Cumbria

Property prices in Aspatria show an average sale price of £255,100, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

There were 14 crimes reported in the Aspatria area during the most recent period, a moderate level that is broadly in line with similar-sized settlements.

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Planning Activity in Aspatria

In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Aspatria. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 51 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Aspatria may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision time of 51 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Aspatria were full planning applications (3), discharge of conditions (1), amendments (1). Full planning applications account for 60% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 3 smaller schemes were submitted.

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