Waverton, Cumbria Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Waverton, Cumbria.
Cumbria · England · settlement
Planning applications in Waverton are administered by Cumberland Council. View the full Cumberland Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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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Area Information
- Admin district: Cumberland
- Parliamentary constituency: Penrith and Solway
- LSOA: Allerdale 001A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
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
76 planning applications found near Waverton.
- - Land near Waverton House, Waverton, CA7 0AE
Discharge of condition 4 (BNG) and Biodiversity Gain Plan on approved application FUL/2025/0161
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - Milestone House, Waverton, Wigton CA7 0AE
Variation to Condition 1 (Plans) for design change to Plot 4 on application VAR/2025/0014
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2026-03-04
View full details - - Land adjacent to Milestone House, Waverton, Wigton, CA7 0AE
3 New detached dwellings
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2025-11-20
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 - - Milestone House, Waverton, Wigton CA7 0AE
Variation to approved planning application RMA/2022/0010 condition 1 (plans) for design change to Plot 1
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2025-06-06
View full details - - Land at Milestone Farm, Waverton, Wigton, CA7 0AE
Compliance with condition no 11 (noise) on application VAR/2024/0020
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2025-05-09
View full details - - Waverton House, Waverton CA7 0AE
Proposed slurry lagoon
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2024-12-05
View full details - - Land at Milestone Farm, Waverton, Wigton, CA7 0AE
Variation of Conditions 1 (drawings) & 5 (enclosure) on approved application VAR/2023/0008
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2024-08-12
View full details - - Allan Dale, Waverton, Wigton, CA7 0AE
Detached garage
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2024-05-15
View full details - - Milestone Farm, Waverton, Wigton, CA7 0AE
Compliance with conditions 1-10 on approved application FUL/2020/0218
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Conditions | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2024-04-24
View full details - - Waverton House, Waverton, Wigton, CA7 0AE
Prior notification for the renewal of concrete on a yard
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2023-10-17
View full details - - North of The Mill, Waverton, Wigton CA7 0AE
1 x 9 metre medium telecommunication pole
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2023-10-10
View full details - - Toll Bar Cottage, Waverton, Wigton CA7 0AE
5 x 9 metre medium telecommunication poles
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2023-10-10
View full details - - Fern Lea, Waverton, CA7 0AE
Proposed telecommunications installation: 5 x 9 metre medium telecommunications poles
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2023-07-04
View full details - - Two poles to be located over the road from Waverton House, heading towards Waverton Hall. Waverton, Wigton, CA7 0AE
Proposed telecommunications installation: 2 x 9 metre medium telecommunications poles
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2023-07-03
View full details - - Christ Church, Waverton, Wigton CA7 0AE
Change of use of church from F1 to dwelling C3 and provision of a new highway access
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2023-04-06
View full details - - Land At, Milestone Farm, Waverton, Wigton, CA7 0AE
Variation of Condition 2 on application FUL/2020/0218 for proposed alterations to external layout and windows
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2023-03-03
View full details - - Milestone House, Waverton, Wigton, CA7 0AE
Discharge of conditions 8 (surface water) & 9 (access) on approved application VAR/2022/0021
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2023-01-12
View full details - - Milestone House, Waverton, Wigton, CA7 0AE
Reserved matters for approved application VAR/2022/0021 for 5 detached dwellings
Status: Conditions | Type: Outline | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2022-12-20
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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.
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, 9 planning applications were submitted near Waverton. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 56 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 time of 56 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Waverton were discharge of conditions (5), full planning applications (3), outline applications (1).
In terms of development scale, 4 medium-scale applications, 5 smaller schemes were submitted.
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