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Planning in Flimby

Only 3 decisions near Flimby in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Flimby in the last 24 months, from Cumberland Council's planning register.

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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. 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 £174,400, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Flimby 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 (May 2026). This makes Flimby a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Flimby has 4 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Flimby, 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, 6 planning applications were submitted near Flimby.

The most common types were full planning applications (4), outline applications (1).

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Flimby?
In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Flimby.
What types of planning applications are most common near Flimby?
The most common type of planning application near Flimby is full planning applications, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Flimby?
You can search and track planning applications near Flimby on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.