Egremont, Cumbria Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Egremont, Cumbria.
Cumbria · England · Town
About Egremont
Egremont is a market town and civil parish located in the Cumberland district of Cumbria, England, just outside the Lake District National Park. Situated five miles south of Whitehaven along the River Ehen, the parish encompasses the villages of Bigrigg and Moor Row, making it a key area for planning applications and development opportunities in the region.
Population: 7,735 (2021)
District: Copeland
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £167,612 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Cumberland
- Parliamentary constituency: Whitehaven and Workington
- LSOA: Copeland 007B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Egremont.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Egremont.
- 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 Egremont based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
5 planning applications found near Egremont.
- - 80 MAIN STREET, EGREMONT
PROPOSED CHANGE OF USE FROM C3 DWELLING HOUSE TO 2 APARTMENTS
Type: Amendment | Council: Copeland | Date: 2026-02-24
View full details - - 17 WOODBANK, EGREMONT
TWO STOREY SIDE EXTENSION TO PROVIDE LIVING ACCOMMODATION AND GARAGE/STORE
Council: Copeland | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - 63 MAIN STREET, EGREMONT
REMOVAL OF TREES SITUATED WITHIN A CONSERVATION AREA
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Copeland | Date: 2026-01-02
View full details - - CUMBERLAND BUILDING SOCIETY, 46 MAIN STREET, EGREMONT
INSTALLATION OF 1X NON-ILLUMINATED FASCIA SIGN AND 1X NON-ILLUMINATED PROJECTING SIGN
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Copeland | Date: 2025-02-04
View full details - - 16 MAIN STREET, EGREMONT
CHANGE OF USE FROM COMMERCIAL (BEAUTY SALON) TO MIXED USE COMMERCIAL (FLORIST) AND RESIDENTIAL
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Copeland | Date: 2023-06-23
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A brief summary of Egremont in Cumbria
Egremont is a market town and civil parish located in the Cumberland district of Cumbria, England, just outside the Lake District National Park. Situated five miles south of Whitehaven along the River Ehen, the parish encompasses the villages of Bigrigg and Moor Row, making it a key area for planning applications and development opportunities in the region. The Town has a population of approximately 7,735 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Copeland district.
Property prices in Egremont show an average sale price of £167,612, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Egremont a particularly low-crime area.
Egremont has one conservation area within its boundaries: Egremont. Planning applications within or near this conservation area are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Egremont includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Clints Quarry - 1004531 SSSI, Florence Mine SSSI. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Egremont 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.
Planning Activity in Egremont
In the last 24 months, 13 planning applications were submitted near Egremont. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 71 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Egremont may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision period of 71 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Egremont were discharge of conditions (3), amendments (2), other applications (2).
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Related Planning Guides
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- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.