Flimby, Cumbria Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Flimby, Cumbria.
Cumbria · England · settlement
About Flimby
Flimby is a coastal village in Cumbria, England, now part of the parish of Maryport in the Cumberland district. Historically situated in Cumberland, Flimby lies along the Cumbrian Coast Line railway, connecting Maryport and Workington. As of the 2021 census, the village has a population of 1,718, making it a focal point for potential planning applications in the area.
Population: 1,707
District: Maryport
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £182,375 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Cumberland
- Parliamentary constituency: Whitehaven and Workington
- LSOA: Allerdale 005D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Flimby.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Flimby.
- 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 Flimby based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
5 planning applications found near Flimby.
- - Buckbank Cottage, Flimby, Maryport, CA15 8TW
Demolish flat roof porch at rear and form Single story flat roof extension to side & rear
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2026-02-04
View full details - - Lower Summerhill , Summerhill Lane , Flash , Staffordshire ,
Consultation from Peak District National Park for the extension of existing agricultural building
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Staffordshire Moorlands | Date: 2026-01-29
View full details - - Buckbank Cottage, Flimby, Maryport, CA15 8TW
Certificate of lawful development for a proposed single storey flat roof extension to side and rear
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2025-12-23
View full details - - 7 Miller Place, Flimby, Maryport, CA15 8PF
Erection of a single story rear and side timber framed extension finished with brick slip to match existing building.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2024-04-24
View full details - - Broom Close, Low Lane, Flimby, Maryport, CA15 8TQ
Notification under Regulation 5 for the installation of 2 no. 9 metre telecommunications pole
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2023-03-29
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A brief summary of Flimby in Cumbria
Flimby is a coastal village in Cumbria, England, now part of the parish of Maryport in the Cumberland district. Historically situated in Cumberland, Flimby lies along the Cumbrian Coast Line railway, connecting Maryport and Workington. As of the 2021 census, the village has a population of 1,718, making it a focal point for potential planning applications in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,707. It sits within the Maryport district.
Property prices in Flimby show an average sale price of £182,375, 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 Flimby a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Flimby includes 3 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Solway Firth. 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, Flimby 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 Flimby
In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Flimby. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 42 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Flimby.
The average decision time of 42 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Flimby were full planning applications (2), outline applications (2). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 3 smaller schemes were submitted.
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Related Planning Guides
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