Wath Brow, Cumbria Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Wath Brow, Cumbria.
Cumbria · England · settlement
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £145,867 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Cumberland
- Parliamentary constituency: Whitehaven and Workington
- LSOA: Copeland 004E
Crime Statistics
25 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 15
- criminal-damage-arson: 3
- anti-social-behaviour: 2
- other-theft: 2
- bicycle-theft: 1
- public-order: 1
- other-crime: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Wath Brow.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Wath Brow.
- 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 Wath Brow based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Wath Brow.
- - DENT VIEW HOUSE, CLEATOR
PROPOSED GROUND SUPPORTED DOMESTIC SOLAR ARRAY
Status: Permitted | Council: Copeland | Date: 2026-01-22
View full details - - DENTHOLME, CRAGG ROAD, CLEATOR MOOR
CHANGE OF USE FROM APPROVED USE AS HOTEL TO A MIXED USE COMPRISING A HOTEL (CLASS C1) AND A HOUSE IN MULTIPLE OCCUPATION (SUI GENERIS)
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Copeland | Date: 2025-09-30
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A brief summary of Wath Brow in Cumbria
Wath Brow is a settlement located in Cumbria, England.
Property prices in Wath Brow show an average sale price of £145,867, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
The Wath Brow area recorded 25 crimes in the most recent reporting period. As with any urban or suburban area, prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.
Wath Brow has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE, Cleator Moor. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Wath Brow includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): River Ehen (Ennerdale Water to Keekle Confluence) SSSI; 3 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): River Ehen; 1 National Parks: LAKE DISTRICT. 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, Wath Brow 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 Wath Brow
In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Wath Brow. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 85 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Wath Brow.
The average decision period of 85 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 13 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Wath Brow were tree works (2), amendments (2), listed building and heritage (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Cleator Moor planning applications
- Parkside planning applications
- Cleator planning applications
- Briscoe planning applications
- Frizington planning applications
- Moor Row planning applications
- Wilton planning applications
- Bigrigg planning applications
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.