Gilcrux, Cumbria Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Gilcrux, Cumbria.
Cumbria · England · settlement
About Gilcrux
Gilcrux is a quaint village and civil parish located in Cumbria, England, historically part of Cumberland. Nestled on the outskirts of the scenic Lake District National Park, it offers a rural setting that may be of interest for planning applications related to residential development and local infrastructure.
Population: 309 (2021)
District: Allerdale
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Area Information
- Admin district: Cumberland
- Parliamentary constituency: Penrith and Solway
- LSOA: Allerdale 003E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Gilcrux.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Gilcrux.
- 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 Gilcrux based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
12 planning applications found near Gilcrux.
- - The Beeches Caravan Park, Gilcrux, Wigton, CA7 2QX
Proposed telecommunications installation: 2 x 9 metre medium telecommunications poles
Council: Allerdale | Date: 2026-01-21
View full details - - High Manor, Gilcrux, CA7 2QX
Change of Use of existing studio and storage rooms to create an annex to be used as a holiday let
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2024-05-17
View full details - - Ulcat Mill, Gilcrux, Wigton CA7 2QB
Replacement of existing balcony terrace with single storey sunroom / utility extension with balcony and garden access over
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2023-05-19
View full details - - Ellen Hall, Gilcrux, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 2QB
Compliance with Condition 6 (surface water drainage) of application 2/2016/0668
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2020-02-04
View full details - - Land Adj, Ellenhall, Gilcrux, Wigton, CA7 2QB
New field access to classified road (C2023)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2018-10-08
View full details - - Ellen Hall, Gilcrux, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 2QB
Demolition of disused barn and change of use of land to incorporate two holiday lodges (Resubmission of 2/2016/0364)
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2016-10-07
View full details - - Ellen Hall, Gilcrux, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 2QB
Demolition of disused barn and change of use of land to incorporate two holiday lodges
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2016-06-17
View full details - - Ellenhall Mill, Gilcrux, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 2QB
Conversion of mill together with extension to form external store and chimney
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2007-06-01
View full details - - Part Field 0673, Ellendale, Gilcrux, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 2QB
Certificate of Lawfulness for existing use of caravan site comprising seven caravans for holiday use only restricted to occupancy by any individual person or persons not exceeding a maximum eight week
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2005-06-20
View full details - - Ellen Hall Mill, Gilcrux, Maryport, Cumbria, CA7 2QB
Revised design to former approval to convert disused mill to dwelling.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2003-08-14
View full details - - Ellen Hall, Gilcrux, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 2QB
Listed building consent for erection of double-sided hanging sign to end gable, as amended by letter and plan received on 19 February 2002
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2002-01-30
View full details - - Ellen Hall, Gilcrux, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 2QB
Advertisement application for double-sided hanging sign to end gable, as amended by letter and plan received 19 February 2002
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2002-01-30
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A brief summary of Gilcrux in Cumbria
Gilcrux is a quaint village and civil parish located in Cumbria, England, historically part of Cumberland. Nestled on the outskirts of the scenic Lake District National Park, it offers a rural setting that may be of interest for planning applications related to residential development and local infrastructure. The settlement has a population of approximately 309 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Allerdale district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Gilcrux a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Gilcrux 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 Gilcrux
In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Gilcrux. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 89 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Gilcrux may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision period of 89 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 13 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Gilcrux were amendments (1).
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 1 smaller scheme were submitted.
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