Search Westnewton planning applications
4 applications on record · within 1 km of the centre of Westnewton · updated daily · Cumberland Council
Only 0 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows every one we hold.
- Yew Tree Farm, Westnewton, Wigton, CA7 3NXAwaiting decisionConversion of three existing barns to 3no. holiday lets, the provision of 6no. glamping pods and 4no. campervan pitches on the paddock area. with a car parking area, bin storage area, washing/w.c./kitchen facilities and landscaping. Open from the 1st of April to the 30th of September during each year,Full planning permissionReceived 18 May 2026FUL/2026/0059
- Genesis, Yearngill, Aspatria, Wigton, CA7 3JXApprovedProposed telecommunications installation: 2 x 9 metre medium telecommunications polesRegulation 5 - Part 16: Electronic communications code operatorsReceived 21 Jan 2026REG5/2026/0051
- 6 Brookside Cottages, Westnewton, Wigton, CA7 3PAApprovedErection of one detached timber shedHouseholder planning permissionReceived 11 Jul 2025Decided 22 Jan 2026HOU/2025/0111
- St Matthews C Of E School, Westnewton, CA7 3NTApprovedThe removal of nonfunctional timber windows for new aluminum windows.Full planning permissionReceived 25 Apr 2023Decided 24 May 2023FUL/2023/0094
Planning in Westnewton
Only 2 decisions near Westnewton in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Westnewton in the last 24 months, from Cumberland Council's planning register.
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CA7 233 applications in the last 12 months
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About Westnewton
Westnewton is a quaint village and civil parish in Cumberland, Cumbria, with a population of 265 as of the 2011 census. Located two miles north of Aspatria, it lies on the B5301 road amidst gently rolling fields, just north-west of the Lake District and near the Solway Firth. The village features essential amenities, including St Matthew's Church of England School and St Matthew's Church, although the former local pub, the Swan Inn, has since closed. For planning applications, Westnewton presents a serene rural setting with opportunities for development in a picturesque landscape. The settlement has a population of approximately 237 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Allerdale district.
Property prices in Westnewton 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 Westnewton 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 Westnewton 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, Westnewton 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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In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Westnewton.
The most common types were full planning applications (2).