Search Pica planning applications
25 applications on record · within 1 km of the centre of Pica · updated daily · Cumberland Council
Only 0 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows every one we hold.
- Orchard House, GilgarranPROPOSED TWO STOREY FRONT EXTENSION AND LOFT CONVERSIONReceived 19 May 20264/26/2151/0F1
- Victorian Walled Garden Cafe, DistingtonCHANGE OF USE OF LAND TO FORM THE CREATION OF A CAR PARK TO SERVICE DISTINGTON WALLED GARDEN AND CAFE AND ASSOCIATED LANDSCAPING AND ACCESS ARRANGEMENTSAmendmentReceived 19 May 20264/26/2152/0F1
- The Barn, Beck Green, DistingtonCHANGE OF USE OF AGRICULTURAL LAND TO A PRIVATE, PRE-BOOKED DOG EXERCISE AREA (LOW-INTENSITY LEISURE USE), INCLUDING REINFORCEMENT OF EXISTING BOUNDARY FENCING, INSTALLATION OF SECURE PEDESTRIAN ACCESS GATE, AND PROVISION OF SMALL CUSTOMER PARKING AREAAmendmentReceived 19 May 20264/26/2154/0F1
- Twin Elms, Loop Road, DistingtonPROPOSED DEMOLITION OF EXISTING HOUSE & CONSTRUCTION OF NEW THREE BEDROOM SELF BUILD DETACHED DORMER BUNGALOWOtherReceived 19 Feb 20264/26/2063/0F1
- Land Adjacent To 6 Rose Gardens, GilgarranApprovedLAWFUL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE TO CONFIRM THAT A MATERIAL COMMENCEMENT HAS BEEN MADE TO PLANNING PERMISSION 4/19/2125/0O1 - OUTLINE APPLICATION WITH ALL MATTERS RESERVED FOR A SINGLE DWELLINGOutlineReceived 19 Dec 2024Decided 26 Feb 20254/24/2417/0E1
Planning in Pica
Only 1 decision near Pica in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Pica in the last 24 months, from Cumberland Council's planning register.
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Around Pica
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CA14 122 applications in the last 12 months
Applications in each district in the last 12 months.
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About Pica
Distington is a sizable village and civil parish located in Cumbria, England, just 3 miles south of Workington and 4 miles north of Whitehaven. Historically part of Cumberland, the parish encompasses nearby settlements such as Common End, Gilgarran, and Pica, and it recorded a population of 2,256 in the 2011 census, reflecting a slight increase from 2001. This growing community may present various opportunities for planning applications and local development projects.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Pica 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 Pica a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Pica has 11 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Pica 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 Pica, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.
In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Pica.
The most common types were amendments (2), outline applications (1), other applications (1).