Waverton, Cumbria Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Waverton, Cumbria.
Cumbria · England · settlement
About Waverton
Waverton is a linear village and civil parish located in the Cumberland district of Cumbria, England. Situated along the A596 road, it lies 2.2 miles southwest of Wigton and 14.2 miles from Carlisle, making it accessible for potential development. The village's name is derived from the nearby River Waver and the Old English word for an enclosure or farmstead, reflecting its historical roots and rural character.
Population: 321 (2021)
District: Allerdale
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £243,453 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Cumberland
- Parliamentary constituency: Penrith and Solway
- LSOA: Allerdale 001B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Waverton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Waverton.
- 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 Waverton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near Waverton.
- - Milestone House, Waverton, Wigton CA7 0AE
Variation to Condition 1 (Plans) for design change to Plot 4 on application VAR/2025/0014
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2026-03-04
View full details - - Land near Waverton House, Waverton CA7 0AE
Creation of a slurry lagoon
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2025-10-24
View full details - - Vacant Land at Buttermilk Barn, Waverton, CA7 0AE
New self build on vacant site
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2025-09-02
View full details - - Allan Dale, Waverton, Wigton, CA7 0AE
Detached garage
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2024-05-15
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A brief summary of Waverton in Cumbria
Waverton is a linear village and civil parish located in the Cumberland district of Cumbria, England. Situated along the A596 road, it lies 2.2 miles southwest of Wigton and 14.2 miles from Carlisle, making it accessible for potential development. The village's name is derived from the nearby River Waver and the Old English word for an enclosure or farmstead, reflecting its historical roots and rural character. The settlement has a population of approximately 321 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Allerdale district.
Property prices in Waverton show an average sale price of £243,453, 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 Waverton a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Waverton 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 Waverton
In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Waverton. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 76 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Waverton may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision period of 76 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Waverton were full planning applications (3), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 75% 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, 2 smaller schemes were submitted.
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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.