Oughterside, Cumbria Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Oughterside, Cumbria.
Cumbria · England · settlement
Planning applications in Oughterside are administered by Cumberland Council. View the full Cumberland Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Oughterside
Oughterside is a village situated in the Cumberland district of Cumbria, near Aspatria and the villages of Hayton and Prospect. It lies just 2.1 miles from Aspatria and 6 miles from Cockermouth, with the A596 road providing convenient transport access. Positioned on the northwestern edge of the Lake District, Oughterside is also within reach of Carlisle, which offers railway connections to various UK destinations, making it an interesting area for planning applications.
Population: 619
District: Oughterside and Allerby
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £205,290 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Cumberland
- Parliamentary constituency: Penrith and Solway
- LSOA: Allerdale 003D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Oughterside.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Oughterside.
- 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 Oughterside based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
91 planning applications found near Oughterside.
- - 3, Salterwath Close, Oughterside, CA7 2PB
Crown reduce the collective canopy of the group by approximately 1 metre Selectively reduce or remove branches overhanging Pruning works should be undertaken to suitable pruning points Selectively cro
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2026-06-22
View full details - - Sewage Works, Oughterside, Wigton, CA7 2PY
Proposed telecommunications installation: 5 x 9 metre medium telecommunications poles
Council: Allerdale | Date: 2026-01-21
View full details - - Barn Bank, Oughterside, Wigton, CA7 2PT
Demolition of existing barn and rebuild on same footprint with new extensions to form 1 no dwelling of already approved application 2/2015/0035 - Self Build
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2025-07-17
View full details - - Land adjacent to Osborne Place, Prospect, Wigton CA7 2NE
Proposed drainage pipework to serve adjacent site proposed housing development (OUT/2023/0005)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2024-08-02
View full details - - Plot B, Land Adjacent to Hilltop View, Oughterside, Wigton, CA7 2PY
Change of Use of land to residential and the construction of a 1.5 storey dwelling
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2024-04-24
View full details - - 4 Bankend Cottages, Oughterside, Wigton CA7 2ND
Non material amendment to replace the garage door with a dwarf wall and window
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2024-03-11
View full details - - Plot 1, Land adjacent Hill Top, Oughterside, Aspatria, CA7 2PY
Proposed single bungalow
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2023-10-31
View full details - - 4 Bankend Cottages, Oughterside, Wigton CA7 2ND
First floor extension above existing garage to create additional living accommodation and living room extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2023-09-20
View full details - - Land adjacent to Osborne Place, Prospect, Wigton, CA7 2NE
Outline application with access for proposed housing development of up to 28 dwellings
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2023-06-27
View full details - - From outside Number 1 Salterwath Close to outside of Ghyll Grange, Oughterside, Wigton, CA7 2PB
Notification under Regulation 5 for the installation 2 x 9 metre medium telecommunications poles
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2023-05-04
View full details - - Oughterside Primary School from outside of the Old Hall to opposite the playing field, Oughterside, Wigton, CA7 2PY
Notification under Regulation 5 for the installation 2 x 9 metre medium telecommunications poles
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2023-05-03
View full details - - Grange Cottage, Oughterside, Aspatria, Wigton, CA7 2PT
Notification under Regulation 5 for the installation of 2 x 9 metre medium telecommunications poles
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2023-04-21
View full details - - Opposite Miners Arms Inn, Oughterside CA7 2LP
One x 9m telecommunications pole
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2023-04-21
View full details - - 12 Sea View, Prospect, Aspatria, Wigton CA7 2LE
Lower the kerb in front of the property
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2022-09-22
View full details - - Fell View, Prospect, Aspatria, Wigton, CA7 2LD
Non material amendment to approved application HOU/2021/0096 to make the garage 1m longer and change roof type to peak
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2021-09-21
View full details - - Land adjacent to Hill Top, Oughterside, CA7 2PY
Resubmission of approved application 2/2018/0481 for outline permission for the erection of two dwellings with access
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2021-08-27
View full details - - WHITE HOUSE, , OUGHTERSIDE, WIGTON, CA7 2PY
Single storey wet room extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2021-07-14
View full details - - Prospect Village, Prospect, Aspatria, CA7 2LD
Demolition & Replacement Garage
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2021-04-06
View full details - - Land Adjacent To, The New Haven, Prospect, Aspatria, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 2LF
Outline planning permission for a proposed dormer bungalow
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2020-10-22
View full details - - 14 Greenbank Close, Prospect, Aspatria, Cumbria, CA7 2LL
Proposed sun room
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2020-06-05
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A brief summary of Oughterside in Cumbria
Oughterside is a village situated in the Cumberland district of Cumbria, near Aspatria and the villages of Hayton and Prospect. It lies just 2.1 miles from Aspatria and 6 miles from Cockermouth, with the A596 road providing convenient transport access. Positioned on the northwestern edge of the Lake District, Oughterside is also within reach of Carlisle, which offers railway connections to various UK destinations, making it an interesting area for planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 619. It sits within the Oughterside and Allerby district.
Property prices in Oughterside show an average sale price of £205,290, 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 Oughterside a particularly low-crime area.
Oughterside has one conservation area within its boundaries: Hayton. 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Oughterside 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 Oughterside
In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Oughterside. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 189 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Oughterside may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
With an average of 189 days, decisions near Oughterside take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 7-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Oughterside were full planning applications (3), tree works (1). Full planning applications account for 60% 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, 4 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
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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.