Search Whicham planning applications
5 applications on record · within 1 km of the centre of Whicham · updated daily · Cumberland Council
Only 3 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows every one we hold.
- 11, Main Street, Silecroft, Millom, LA18 5LPAwaiting decisionRemoval of existing conservatory and the construction of a single storey side exReceived 5 Nov 20267/2026/4063
- 11, Main Street, Silecroft, Millom, LA18 5LPRefusedRemoval of conservatory type structure and the construction of a new mono-pitcheCLPUD - Certificate of Lawfulness of Proposed Use or DevelopmentReceived 26 Aug 2026Decided 22 Oct 20267/2026/4051
- Sledbank Farm, Silecroft, Millom, Cumbria, LA18 5LRAwaiting decisionThree bedroom dormer bungalow as private dwelling - removal of condition 3 (AgriReceived 21 Aug 20267/2026/4049
- Parsonage Farm, Silecroft, Millom, LA18 5LSApprovedApproval of details reserved by condition 3 on planning permission 7/2025/4011, Slurry Tower - Biodiversity Net GainBNG - Confirmation of ComplianceReceived 17 Dec 2025Decided 5 Feb 20267/2025/4107
- Parsonage Farm, Silecroft, Millom, LA18 5LSApprovedNon-material amendment to application 7/2025/4011 (Slurry Tower) to confirm exact size and colourNon material amendmentsReceived 22 Sep 2025Decided 13 Nov 20257/2025/4075
Planning in Whicham
Only 3 decisions near Whicham in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Whicham in the last 24 months, from Cumberland Council's planning register.
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Around Whicham
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LA18 22 applications in the last 12 months
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About Whicham
Whicham is a quaint hamlet and civil parish located in Cumberland, Cumbria, England, with a population of 382 according to the 2011 census. The parish encompasses the villages of Silecroft and Kirksanton, as well as the hamlets of Whicham and Whitbeck. Notably, Whicham was recorded in the Domesday Book as Witingham, reflecting its historical significance in the region. The settlement has a population of approximately 477 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Copeland district.
Property prices in Whicham show an average sale price of £135,686, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Whicham 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 Whicham a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Whicham has 3 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Whicham 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 Whicham, 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, 5 planning applications were submitted near Whicham.
The most common types were amendments (1).