Search Distington planning applications
6 applications on record · within 1 km of the centre of Distington · updated daily · Cumberland Council
Only 2 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows every one we hold.
- 115 Main Street, DistingtonAwaiting decisionCHANGE OF USE FROM DWELLINGHOUSE (USE CLASS C3) TO USE AS A SUPPORT AND TRAINING FACILITY TO PROVIDE INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS TO YOUNG PEOPLE (SUI GENERIS)Received 4 Sep 20264/26/2277/0F1
- Barfs Road, DistingtonAwaiting decisionRESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT, CONSISTING OF THE ERECTION OF 61 DWELLINGS AND ASSOCIATED EXTERNAL WORKSReceived 26 Aug 20264/26/2271/0F1
- Park House Farm, High Harrington, Workington CA14 5RUAwaiting decisionSteel portal frame stock and crop storePrior notification: BuildingReceived 22 Jan 2026AGR/2026/0006
- Park House Farm, High Harrington, Workington CA14 5RUWithdrawnSteel portal frame stock and crop storePrior notification: BuildingReceived 5 Jan 2026AGR/2025/0057
- Unit 2, Old Prospect Works, Main Street, DistingtonApprovedAPPLICATION FOR CONSENT TO DISPLAY AN ILLUMINATED SIGNAdvertisingReceived 1 May 2024Decided 24 Jun 20244/24/2150/0A1
Planning in Distington
No decisions near Distington in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Distington in the last 24 months, from Cumberland Council's planning register.
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Around Distington
Postcode districts
CA14 122 applications in the last 12 months
Applications in each district in the last 12 months.
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Planning authority: Cumberland Council
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About Distington
Distington is a large village and civil parish located in Cumbria, England, approximately 3 miles south of Workington and 4 miles north of Whitehaven. Once part of Cumberland, the parish encompasses nearby settlements including Common End, Gilgarran, and Pica. With a population of 2,256 recorded in the 2011 census, Distington presents a growing community that may be relevant for planning applications in the region. The settlement has a population of approximately 2,111 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Copeland district.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Distington 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 Distington a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Distington has 2 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Distington 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.
To comment on or object to a planning application near Distington, 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, 4 planning applications were submitted near Distington.
The most common types were outline applications (2).