Search Hensingham planning applications
18 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Hensingham · updated daily · Cumberland Council
Only 6 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.
- 11 Tower Hill, WhitehavenAwaiting decisionPROPOSED TWO STOREY SIDE EXTENSION AND SINGLE STOREY FRONT EXTENSIONReceived 15 Oct 20264/26/2323/0F1
- 43 Holly Terrace, Main Street, HensinghamAwaiting decisionLISTED BUILDING CONSENT FOR PROPOSED NEW SINGLE STOREY REAR EXTENSION AND INTERNAL ALTERATIONSReceived 14 Oct 20264/26/2318/0L1
- 40 Springfield Avenue, WhitehavenAwaiting decisionPROPOSED TWO STOREY SIDE EXTENSION AND FRONT PORCH EXTENSIONReceived 1 Oct 20264/26/2304/0F1
- 4 Meadow Road, WhitehavenApprovedPROPOSED SIDE EXTENSION TO PROVIDE GARAGE/UTILITY ROOM AND WCReceived 20 Aug 2026Decided 14 Oct 20264/26/2265/0F1
- 16 Foxhouses Road, WhitehavenFELLING OF AN ASH TREE SITUATED WITHIN A CONSERVATION AREATreesReceived 3 Aug 20264/26/2250/TPO
Planning in Hensingham
- Approved
- 100%
- 18 of 18 decided
- Decision time
- about 8 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Hensingham in the last 24 months, from Cumberland Council's planning register.
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Around Hensingham
Postcode districts
CA28 18 applications in the last 12 months
Applications in each district in the last 12 months.
Nearby towns and villages
Planning authority: Cumberland Council
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About Hensingham
Hensingham is a suburb of Whitehaven, located within the Cumberland district of Cumbria, England. Previously a civil parish, it is now incorporated into the parish of Whitehaven, with a population of 4,145 as recorded in the 2011 census. This area may be of interest for planning applications due to its residential status and community amenities.
Property prices in Hensingham show an average sale price of £187,906, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Hensingham 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 Hensingham a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Hensingham has 4 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Hensingham 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 Hensingham, 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, 27 planning applications were submitted near Hensingham. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 58 days.
The most common types were discharge of conditions (6), tree works (5), listed building and heritage (2).