Maryport, Cumbria Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Maryport, Cumbria.
Cumbria · England · Town
About Maryport
Maryport, located in the Cumberland district of Cumbria, England, is a coastal town on the Solway Firth, approximately 5 miles from the Lake District National Park. Developed in the mid-18th century around a newly constructed harbour at the River Ellen, the town is rich in history, notably as the site of the Roman settlement of Alauna. The civil parish also encompasses the village of Flimby, and as of the 2021 census, Maryport had a population of 8,525 within its built-up area and 10,865 in the parish, making it a significant locality for planning applications in the region.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £182,375 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Cumberland
- Parliamentary constituency: Whitehaven and Workington
- LSOA: Allerdale 004E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Maryport.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Maryport.
- 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 Maryport based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
18 planning applications found near Maryport.
- - Former Waverley Hotel, 57 Curzon Street, Maryport, CA15 6LW
Change of use of upper floors from hotel to flats with addition of solar panels
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2026-04-17
View full details - - 4 Christian Street, Maryport CA15 6HT
Retrospective planning permission for installation of new windows to front and rear elevations
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2026-04-16
View full details - - 4, Eaglesfield Street, Maryport, CA15 6EU
New roof to garage, replacing of garage door with one only , replace cast iron soil pipe to front elevation with new and add solar panels to roof
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2026-04-14
View full details - - 1 Camp Street, Maryport CA15 6HP
Listed building consent to replace a UPVc first floor window with a wooden sash window
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2026-04-09
View full details - - 42 Wood Street, Maryport CA15 6LD
Shop sign
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2026-04-01
View full details - - 61 Wood Street, Maryport, CA15 6LD
Proposed Two Storey Rear Extension & Internal Alterations
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - 14 Senhouse Street, Maryport, CA15 6AB
Prior notification application for a larger home extension for proposed single storey rear extension
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2026-03-10
View full details - - Miltroy, Sandy Lonning, Maryport CA15 8LW
Certificate of Lawfulness Proposed for an annex in the garden to be used as ancillary accommodation
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - 102A Senhouse Street, Maryport, CA15 6BS
Replace aluminium shop front with traditional styled wooden front (Retrospective)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - 91 Senhouse Street, Maryport, CA15 6BU
Alteration of existing rainwater pipe to accommodate rainwater from the right hand side of the dormer
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2026-01-15
View full details - - 20 Station Street, Maryport, CA15 6DD
Proposed Single Storey Rear Extension & Internal Alterations
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2026-01-08
View full details - - 1 Station Street, Maryport CA15 6DD
Proposed external staircase removal, window size and position and internal alterations
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2025-11-24
View full details - - 57-59 Senhouse Street, Maryport, CA15 6BT
Replacement of UPVC shop front door and surround with timber door and surround, and replacement of glazed panes to either side of door from double glazing to single glazing.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2025-05-21
View full details - - The Croft, Fleming Square, Maryport CA15 6HW
Listed building consent for demolition of garage and construction of self contained annex
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2025-04-29
View full details - - The Croft, Fleming Square, Maryport CA15 6HW
Demolition of garage and construction of self contained annex
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2025-04-29
View full details - - 2 Christian Street, Maryport, CA15 6HT
Part change of use for the use of a room as a barbers shop
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2024-04-18
View full details - - 28 North Street, Maryport, CA15 6HR
Replacement of x4 wooden framed windows with white UPVc sash windows
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2023-10-18
View full details - - Alba House, 148 High Street, Maryport, CA15 6EJ
Retrospective planning for the erection of two sheds
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2023-04-25
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A brief summary of Maryport in Cumbria
Maryport, located in the Cumberland district of Cumbria, England, is a coastal town on the Solway Firth, approximately 5 miles from the Lake District National Park. Developed in the mid-18th century around a newly constructed harbour at the River Ellen, the town is rich in history, notably as the site of the Roman settlement of Alauna. The civil parish also encompasses the village of Flimby, and as of the 2021 census, Maryport had a population of 8,525 within its built-up area and 10,865 in the parish, making it a significant locality for planning applications in the region.
Property prices in Maryport show an average sale price of £182,375, 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 Maryport a particularly low-crime area.
Maryport has one conservation area within its boundaries: Maryport. Planning applications within or near this conservation area are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Maryport includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Maryport Harbour SSSI; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Solway Coast; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Solway Firth. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Maryport 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 Maryport
In the last 24 months, 16 planning applications were submitted near Maryport. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 57 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Maryport maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
At 57 days on average, decisions near Maryport slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Maryport were full planning applications (10), outline applications (2), listed building and heritage (2). Full planning applications account for 63% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 5 medium-scale applications, 11 smaller schemes were submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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Related Planning Guides
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- 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.