Search Drigg planning applications
13 applications on record · within 1 km of the centre of Drigg · updated daily · Cumberland Council
Only 3 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows every one we hold.
- Land at Low Level Waste Repository Site, Old Shore Road, Holmrook, Cumbria, CA19 1XPAwaiting decisionConstruction of wildlife tower.Received 20 Oct 20264/26/9008
- New House Farm, DriggApprovedVARIATION OF CONDITION 2 (PLANS) OF PLANNING APPLICATION 4/26/2048/0R1 - APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL OF RESERVED MATTERS RELATING TO APPEARANCE, LANDSCAPING, LAYOUT & SCALE PURSUANT TO OUTLINE PLANNING APPROVAL 4/24/2281/0O1Received 10 Aug 2026Decided 5 Oct 20264/26/2255/0B1
- New House Farm, DriggApprovedDISCHARGE OF CONDITIONS 6, 7, 12, 13 AND THE REQUIREMENTS OF BIODIVERSITY NET GAIN OF PLANNING APPLICATION 4/24/2281/0O1ConditionsReceived 2 Jun 2026Decided 22 Sep 20264/26/2159/DOC
- Land To The East Of Ashlea, DriggDEMOLITION OF DUTCH BARN AND ERECTION OF REPLACEMENT AGRICULTURAL BUILDINGOtherReceived 12 May 20264/26/2140/0F1
- Magazine Buildings 3, 4, 5, 9 and 10, LLW Repository Site, Old Shore Road, Holmrook, CA19 1XPApprovedDemolition of the magazine buildings is required as the footprint is identified for use for future site development through the construction of additional low-level waste disposal vaults. The demolition of the concrete magazine buildings will enable the opportunity to re-use the concrete and brick demolition waste on site to be realised.OtherReceived 28 Apr 2026Decided 20 May 20264/26/9005
Planning in Drigg
Only 7 decisions near Drigg in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Drigg in the last 24 months, from Cumberland Council's planning register.
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Around Drigg
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CA19 26 applications in the last 12 months
Applications in each district in the last 12 months.
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About Drigg
Drigg is a coastal village located in the Cumberland district of Cumbria, England, adjacent to the scenic Lake District National Park. Notably, it is home to the UK's low-level radioactive waste storage facility, making it a key area for planning considerations related to environmental and regulatory factors. The settlement has a population of approximately 449. It sits within the Drigg and Carleton district.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Drigg 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 Drigg a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Drigg has 5 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Drigg 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 Drigg, 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, 10 planning applications were submitted near Drigg.
The most common types were discharge of conditions (2), other applications (2), outline applications (1).