Salterbeck, Cumbria Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Salterbeck, Cumbria.
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About Salterbeck
Salterbeck is a residential estate located on the southern edge of Workington, Cumbria, developed in the 1930s to accommodate steelworkers and their families. Today, approximately 70% of the homes are managed by Riverside Housing Association, while the remainder are privately owned. The estate is situated between Westfield and Mossbay to the north and Harrington to the south, making it an integral part of the local community.
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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 010B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Salterbeck.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Salterbeck.
- 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 Salterbeck based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
7 planning applications found near Salterbeck.
- - Site adjacent to Garth Road, Westfield, Workington, CA14 5AQ
Discharge of condition 9 (Internet) on approved application FUL/2023/0071
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2026-05-12
View full details - - Former Garth Infant School Site, Coronation Drive, Salterbeck, Workington, CA14 5LS
Erection of one detached dwelling and Four pairs of semi detached dwellings
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2026-02-19
View full details - - Hill Farm Cottage , Butterton Moor ,
Consultation from Peak District National Park for the installation of propane gas generator
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Staffordshire Moorlands | Date: 2026-01-29
View full details - - 5 The Crescent, Salterbeck, Workington CA14 5JQ
Single storey side extension to provide enlarged kitchen, shower room and utility
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2026-01-22
View full details - - 1-29 Coronation Drive, Salterbeck, Workington, CA14 5LS
The removal of a defective concrete canopy, which runs the length of a terrace of properties, back flush with the external wall and make good the render to the wall to match the existing.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2026-01-16
View full details - - 47 Brierydale, Workington, CA14 5LH
Certificate of lawful development for a rear extension to property
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2025-10-28
View full details - - 107 Brierydale, Salterbeck, Workington, CA14 5LL
Rear extension 4m x 5.4m
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2025-02-05
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A brief summary of Salterbeck in Cumbria
Salterbeck is a residential estate located on the southern edge of Workington, Cumbria, developed in the 1930s to accommodate steelworkers and their families. Today, approximately 70% of the homes are managed by Riverside Housing Association, while the remainder are privately owned. The estate is situated between Westfield and Mossbay to the north and Harrington to the south, making it an integral part of the local community.
Property prices in Salterbeck 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 Salterbeck a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Salterbeck 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, Salterbeck 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 Salterbeck
In the last 24 months, 14 planning applications were submitted near Salterbeck. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 50 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Salterbeck may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 50 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Salterbeck were full planning applications (7), outline applications (4), discharge of conditions (2). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 12 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.