Search Watchhill planning applications
57 applications on record · within 1 km of the centre of Watchhill · updated daily · Cumberland Council
Only 1 application in the last 90 days, so this shows every one we hold.
- King Gate House, Watch Hill, Aspatria, Wigton, CA7 3RYApprovedDemolition of existing conservatory to gable of house, construction of new single storey extension to form new dining area off kitchen, boot rom and gym/office. Conversion of existing gym (formerly a garage) to proposed garden room. Alteration of existing access track to cottage located behind dwelling (owned by the client)Householder planning permissionReceived 22 Jul 2026Decided 9 Sep 2026HOU/2026/0107
- Baggrow Farm, Aspatria, Wigton, CA7 3QFApprovedErection of agricultural shed (part retrospective)Full planning permissionReceived 27 Apr 2026Decided 16 Jun 2026FUL/2026/0051
- Baggrow Farm, Aspatria, CA7 3QFAwaiting decisionProposed cubicle shed for housing cattle with a concrete pad East of the building and retrospective planning for new trackFull planning permissionReceived 17 Apr 2026FUL/2026/0050
- Baggrow Farm, Baggrow, Aspatria, Wigton, CA7 3QFApprovedDischarge of condition 4 on approved application FUL/2024/0239 The Habitat Management and Monitoring Plan and the Habitat Management and Monitoring Report and BNG Plan.Approval of details reserved by a conditionReceived 4 Feb 2026Decided 30 Mar 2026CON/2026/0009
- Overhead Line at Baggrow, Aspatria, Wigton CA7 3QDApprovedProposed Renewal of the Low Voltage Overhead Line at BaggrowCircular 14/90 - Electricity Overhead Lines notificationReceived 12 Jan 2026Decided 13 Mar 2026ELEC/2026/0001
Planning in Watchhill
- Approved
- 100%
- 13 of 13 decided
- Decision time
- about 10 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Watchhill in the last 24 months, from Cumberland Council's planning register.
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Around Watchhill
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CA7 233 applications in the last 12 monthsCA5 112 applications in the last 12 months
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About Watchhill
Watchhill is a hamlet located in the parish of Allhallows, Cumbria, England, with a population of 538 recorded in the 2001 census. Situated near the highest point in the parish, its homes predominantly line the B5299 road connecting Caldbeck Common to Aspatria. Historically significant, Watchhill was named for its beacon that warned residents of cattle raiders during the turbulent era of the border reivers, providing crucial protection for livestock and people at the nearby pele tower in Harbybrow. This rich history may influence planning applications in the area as it reflects the hamlet's unique character and heritage.
Property prices in Watchhill show an average sale price of £205,290, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Watchhill 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 Watchhill a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Watchhill 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.
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To comment on or object to a planning application near Watchhill, 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, 16 planning applications were submitted near Watchhill. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 69 days.
The most common types were full planning applications (7), tree works (2), discharge of conditions (2).