Stainburn, Cumbria Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Stainburn, Cumbria.
Cumbria · England · settlement
About Stainburn
Stainburn is a settlement located approximately 7 miles from Whitehaven, now part of the parish of Workington in Cumbria, England. As of 2018, it had an estimated population of 1,705 residents, reflecting its small but stable community. The area was previously situated along the A66 road until its bypass in December 2002, which may influence current planning considerations and infrastructure developments.
District: Allerdale
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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 Stainburn.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Stainburn.
- 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 Stainburn based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
74 planning applications found near Stainburn.
- - Stainburn Old Hall, Stainburn Road, Workington, CA14 1SY
Proposed works to TPO trees which are overhanging causing excessive debris to guttering to 2 Stainburn Hall Cottages, the works will trim all of the trees back to the boundary only.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2025-09-09
View full details - - Meadow Edge, Barepot, Workington, CA14 1LW
Discharge of conditions 3 (Habitat Plan), 8 (Water Main Protection), 9 (Manure Management Plan) and 10 (External Lighting) on approved application FUL/2025/0020
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Conditions | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2025-06-03
View full details - - 1 Briery Acres, Stainburn, Workington, CA14 1XQ
Demolition of existing porch and rebuild new porch on similar footprint
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2025-02-26
View full details - - Meadow Edge, Barepot, Workington, CA14 1LW
Erection of a stable block including hay barn, 2 x stables and a tack/storage room and creation of parking area
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2025-02-04
View full details - - 12 Meadow Walk, Stainburn, Workington, CA14 1DY
Extension to existing patio area at rear of property
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2024-10-31
View full details - - 1 Briery Acres, Stainburn, Workington CA14 1XQ
Removal of Horse Chestnut (T08) and pollarding of Horse Chestnut (T07) due to poor pervious pruning and formation of defects in crown and stem adjacent to value targets (footway, roadway, property).
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2023-03-24
View full details - - Stainburn Hall Farm, Stainburn Road, Stainburn, Workington, CA14 1SZ
Siting of a mobile home in the grounds of Stainburn Hall Farm/Near Tarn
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2023-03-13
View full details - - Land at Fernbank Stables, Barepot, Workington CA14 1LW
Erection of wooden L shaped stable block incorporating two x stables, tack-room and feed store
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2022-10-13
View full details - - 2 Derwent Meadows, Stainburn, Workington, CA14 1EL
Two storey side and rear extensions and addition of a raised patio area
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2022-06-13
View full details - - 120 Stainburn Road, Stainburn, Workington, CA14 1ST
Erection of new rear single storey and two storey extensions to provide sitting area, utility room and alterations
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2022-04-22
View full details - - 116 & 118, Stainburn Road, Stainburn, Workington, CA14 1ST
Prior notification for demolition of stone built farmhouse. The north and south elevations have been rendered over and there is a tile roof. Refer to the planning statement.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2022-04-07
View full details - - 15 Briery Acres, Stainburn, Workington, CA14 1XQ
Extension to front elevation to form additional garage space
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2021-12-15
View full details - - Stainburn Hall Farm, Stainburn Road, Stainburn, CA14 1SZ
Prior notification for a steeled framed storage building
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2021-08-23
View full details - - Fern Bank, Low Seaton, Seaton, Workington CA14 1LW
New stable block
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2021-06-17
View full details - - 9 Briery Acres, Stainburn, Workington CA14 1XQ
Fell tree and replace
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2021-04-16
View full details - - 8, Briery Acres, Stainburn, Workington, CA14 1XQ
50% reduction to the crown of the Sycamore tree
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2021-03-25
View full details - - 10 BRIERY ACRES, STAINBURN, WORKINGTON, CA14 1XQ
Removal of tree
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2021-03-18
View full details - - 5, Briery Acres, Stainburn, CA14 1XQ
Fell 2x trees - No.1-Horse Chestnut and No.2-Sycamore - to reduce the likelihood of failure causing damage or harm..
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2021-03-03
View full details - - 10 BRIERY ACRES, STAINBURN, WORKINGTON, CA14 1XQ
Crown thinning of Sycamore tree by 30%
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2021-01-22
View full details - - 11, Briery Acres, Stainburn, Workington, CA14 1XQ
One Sycamore tree to be trimmed with a 30% crown reduction/ rotten branch removal
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2021-01-21
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A brief summary of Stainburn in Cumbria
Stainburn is a settlement located approximately 7 miles from Whitehaven, now part of the parish of Workington in Cumbria, England. As of 2018, it had an estimated population of 1,705 residents, reflecting its small but stable community. The area was previously situated along the A66 road until its bypass in December 2002, which may influence current planning considerations and infrastructure developments. It sits within the Allerdale district.
Property prices in Stainburn 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 Stainburn a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Stainburn includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): River Derwent and Tributaries SSSI; 9 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): River Derwent & Bassenthwaite Lake. 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, Stainburn 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 Stainburn
In the last 24 months, 25 planning applications were submitted near Stainburn. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of 82 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Stainburn.
The average decision period of 82 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Stainburn were full planning applications (10), discharge of conditions (9), tree works (4). Full planning applications account for 40% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 7 medium-scale applications, 17 smaller schemes were submitted.
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