High Harrington, Cumbria Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near High Harrington, Cumbria.
Cumbria · England · settlement
About High Harrington
High Harrington is a suburban village located on the southern edge of Workington in the Cumberland district of Cumbria, England. Originally an independent village and parish, it has been incorporated into Workington since 1934 and is now considered part of its built-up area. The village features a small harbour and is served by Harrington railway station, which is part of the Cumbrian Coast Line, making it an area of interest for planning applications related to coastal development and transport infrastructure.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £165,134 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Cumberland
- Parliamentary constituency: Whitehaven and Workington
- LSOA: Allerdale 009E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near High Harrington.
- 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 High Harrington based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
5 planning applications found near High Harrington.
- - 82 Main Road, High Harrington, Workington, CA14 4NH
Single storey extension to the rear. Single storey extension to the front, to link with garage. Partial conversion of garage to form new gym.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2026-05-07
View full details - - Eastlands Farm, High Harrington, workington, CA14 4LY
Prior notification for the renewal of broken concrete
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2026-01-07
View full details - - Eastlands Farm, High Harrington, Workington, CA14 4LY
Prior notification for extension to existing store
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2026-01-07
View full details - - Former Reservoir, Main Road, High Harrington, Workington CA14 4AH
Residential development (minimum 1, maximum 2 dwelling units)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2025-10-07
View full details - - 22 Moore Way, High Harrington, Workington, CA14 4NB
Cut tree back and reduce risk to property
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2024-02-22
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A brief summary of High Harrington in Cumbria
High Harrington is a suburban village located on the southern edge of Workington in the Cumberland district of Cumbria, England. Originally an independent village and parish, it has been incorporated into Workington since 1934 and is now considered part of its built-up area. The village features a small harbour and is served by Harrington railway station, which is part of the Cumbrian Coast Line, making it an area of interest for planning applications related to coastal development and transport infrastructure.
Property prices in High Harrington show an average sale price of £165,134, 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 High Harrington a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, High Harrington 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 High Harrington
In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near High Harrington. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 50 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near High Harrington may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 50 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near High Harrington were full planning applications (4), outline applications (4), amendments (1). Full planning applications account for 44% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 7 smaller schemes were submitted.
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- 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.