Search Highlaws planning applications
2 applications on record · within 1 km of the centre of Highlaws · updated daily · Cumberland Council
Only 0 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows every one we hold.
- The Gale, High Laws, Silloth, Wigton CA7 4LYApprovedExtension of existing agricultural buildingFull planning permissionReceived 25 Mar 2026Decided 7 May 2026FUL/2026/0039
- Round Hill, Aldoth, Silloth CA7 4NBApprovedDemolition of existing storage. Single storey side extension to farmhouse to provide family room and rebuild of porch and sheltered area to the rearHouseholder planning permissionReceived 15 Mar 2024Decided 3 May 2024HOU/2024/0040
Planning in Highlaws
Only 1 decision near Highlaws in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Highlaws in the last 24 months, from Cumberland Council's planning register.
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CA7 233 applications in the last 12 months
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About Highlaws
Highlaws is a quaint hamlet located within the civil parish of Holme Abbey in Cumbria, England. Positioned roughly 2.25 miles south-west of Abbeytown and 1.5 miles east of Pelutho, it offers proximity to several other settlements, including Mawbray to the south-west and Blitterlees to the north-west. With Carlisle, the county town of Cumbria, just 20 miles to the north-east, Highlaws presents a rural setting that may be of interest for planning applications and developments in the area. It sits within the Holme St Cuthbert district.
Property prices in Highlaws show an average sale price of £205,290, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Highlaws 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 Highlaws a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Highlaws 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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In the last 24 months, 1 planning application was submitted near Highlaws.
The most common types were full planning applications (1).