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Planning in Hilton

No decisions near Hilton in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Hilton in the last 24 months, from Westmorland and Furness Council's planning register.

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About Hilton

Hilton is a quaint village located in Cumbria, England, within the civil parish of Murton, approximately 3 miles east of Appleby-in-Westmorland and sitting at an elevation of 752 feet. With a historical population of 253 in the early 1870s, Hilton's economy is primarily rural, focusing on sheep grazing, though it once had a significant lead mining industry. This charming village offers potential for various planning applications, particularly in agricultural and rural development contexts. It sits within the Murton district.

There are currently no active flood warnings for the Hilton 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 Hilton a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Hilton has 6 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Hilton 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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Hilton, 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, 1 planning application was submitted near Hilton.

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How many planning applications have been submitted near Hilton?
In the last 24 months, 1 planning application was submitted near Hilton.
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