Moorclose, Cumbria Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Moorclose, Cumbria.
Cumbria · England · settlement
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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 009B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Moorclose.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Moorclose.
- 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 Moorclose based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Moorclose.
- - 2 Railway View, Derwent Road, Workington CA14 3TX
Discharge of obligation regarding occupancy dated 24.10.1995
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2026-02-04
View full details - - Land to the North of Honister Drive, Workington, CA14 3XS
Outline application for erection of dwelling (All Matters Reserved Except Access)
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2025-09-17
View full details - - 18 Birch Close, Workington, CA14 3RY
Single storey side extension and front porch
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2024-08-08
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A brief summary of Moorclose in Cumbria
Moorclose is a settlement located in Cumbria, England.
Property prices in Moorclose 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 Moorclose a particularly low-crime area.
Moorclose has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Portland Square, Workington, St Michaels, Workington, Brow Top, Workington. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Moorclose includes 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, Moorclose 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 Moorclose
In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near Moorclose. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 45 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Moorclose may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 45 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Moorclose were full planning applications (3), outline applications (3), discharge of conditions (2). Full planning applications account for 33% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 8 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.