Houghton, Cumbria Planning Applications

Houghton is a village located north of Carlisle in Cumbria, England, and serves as the largest settlement in the civil parish of Stanwix Rural. The historic Hadrian's Wall runs to the south of the village, near Whiteclosegate. As of 2018, Houghton had an estimated population of 1,168, a significant increase from the 369 residents recorded in the 1870-72 Imperial Gazetteer. This growth may influence planning applications and development opportunities in the area. The other has a population of approximately 1,168. It sits within the Stanwix Rural district.

Property prices in Houghton show an average sale price of £197,907, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Houghton 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 Houghton 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, Houghton 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 Houghton, visit the local authority's planning portal directly. Planning Signal links to the original council submission for every application listed above.