Oulton, Cumbria Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Oulton, Cumbria.
Cumbria · England · settlement
Planning applications in Oulton are administered by Cumberland Council. View the full Cumberland Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Oulton
Oulton is a quaint hamlet located near Wigton in the Cumberland district of Cumbria, England. Once a separate civil parish until its merger into Woodside in 1934, Oulton had a population of 271 in 1931. This area's planning applications may reflect its rich historical context and evolving community structure.
District: Woodside
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £243,453 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Cumberland
- Parliamentary constituency: Penrith and Solway
- LSOA: Allerdale 002B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Oulton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Oulton.
- 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 Oulton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Oulton.
- - Chapel House, Oulton, Wigton CA7 0NN
Listed building consent for: Repair and renewal of the single story mono pitch kitchen extension roof. Removal and reinstatement of existing Welsh slate roof tiles and replacement of broken tiles with
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2026-01-20
View full details - - Croft House, Oulton, Wigton, CA7 0NG
Prior notification for replacement of existing dutch barn with a general purpose storage shed
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2025-06-16
View full details - - Oulton Grange, Oulton, Wigton, CA7 0NN
Prior Notification for formation of earth bank slurry lagoon
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2024-07-19
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A brief summary of Oulton in Cumbria
Oulton is a quaint hamlet located near Wigton in the Cumberland district of Cumbria, England. Once a separate civil parish until its merger into Woodside in 1934, Oulton had a population of 271 in 1931. This area's planning applications may reflect its rich historical context and evolving community structure. It sits within the Woodside district.
Property prices in Oulton show an average sale price of £243,453, 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 Oulton a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Oulton includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Broad Dales SSSI, Oulton Moss SSSI. 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, Oulton 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 Oulton
In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Oulton. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 44 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Oulton may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 44 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Oulton were outline applications (2), listed building and heritage (1).
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 2 smaller schemes were submitted.
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