Search Bowness-on-Solway planning applications
122 applications on record · within 1 km of the centre of Bowness-on-Solway · updated daily · Cumberland Council
Only 2 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows every one we hold.
- The Nook, Bowness On Solway, Wigton, CA7 5AFApprovedTrimming of three silver birch trees and trimming of two apple trees. Trimming of a holly tree.Works to Trees in a conservation areaReceived 17 Sep 2026Decided 30 Oct 2026CAT/2026/0020
- Maia House, Minor Road Through Bowness On Solway From Barwise Brow, Bowness On Solway, CA7 5AFApprovedInstallation of surface mounted Air Heat Source Pump at rear of house.Householder planning permissionReceived 4 Aug 2026Decided 22 Sep 2026HOU/2026/0114
- Sunset View, Bowness on Solway, Wigton CA7 5BHApprovedExtensions and adaptations to existing dwelling to provide additional living and bedroom spaceHouseholder planning permissionReceived 10 Nov 2025Decided 28 Apr 2026HOU/2025/0174
- Maia Lodge, Bowness On Solway, CA7 5BHApproved1 Sycamore tree to the rear of the property to be felledWorks to Trees in a conservation areaReceived 18 Aug 2025Decided 14 Oct 2025CAT/2025/0029
- Land adjacent to Bowness House Farm, Bowness-on-Solway, CA7 5AFApprovedChange of use of former microbrewery to residential dwelling with associated external worksChange of useReceived 6 Aug 2025Decided 3 Mar 2026FUL/2025/0116
Planning in Bowness-on-Solway
Only 7 decisions near Bowness-on-Solway in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Bowness-on-Solway in the last 24 months, from Cumberland Council's planning register.
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CA7 233 applications in the last 12 monthsCA5 112 applications in the last 12 months
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About Bowness-on-Solway
Bowness-on-Solway, a picturesque village in Cumbria, England, lies along the southern shore of the Solway Firth estuary, just west of Carlisle. With a population of 1,126 as of the 2011 census, it serves as a gateway to the western end of Hadrian's Wall, an important historical site, and marks the start of the 84-mile Hadrian's Wall Path National Trail. Nestled within the Solway Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Bowness-on-Solway is an attractive location for planning applications related to tourism and conservation. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,126. It sits within the Bowness district.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Bowness-on-Solway area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Bowness-on-Solway a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Bowness-on-Solway has 9 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Bowness-on-Solway 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.
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In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Bowness-on-Solway.
The most common types were full planning applications (2), tree works (2), outline applications (1).