Whitehaven, Cumbria Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Whitehaven, Cumbria.
Cumbria · England · Town
Planning applications in Whitehaven are administered by Cumberland Council. View the full Cumberland Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Whitehaven
Whitehaven, located in the Cumberland district of Cumbria, is a thriving port town on the north-west coast of England, just 4 miles from the Lake District National Park. As of the 2021 census, the town had a population of 22,945, with the wider parish, which includes the village of Sandwith, home to 24,040 residents. Its strategic coastal position and proximity to natural attractions make it an important area for planning applications and developments.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £187,906 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Cumberland
- Parliamentary constituency: Whitehaven and Workington
- LSOA: Copeland 002B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Whitehaven.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Whitehaven.
- 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 Whitehaven based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
20 planning applications found near Whitehaven.
- - LOWTHER MEDICAL CENTRE, 1 CASTLE MEADOWS, WHITEHAVEN
REPLACEMENT OF EXISTING WOODEN WINDOWS AND DOORS WITH UPVC WINDOWS AND DOORS
Council: Copeland | Date: 2026-06-04
View full details - - 11 LOOP ROAD SOUTH, WHITEHAVEN
SINGLE STOREY REAR EXTENSION AND ROOF REPLACEMENT TO EXISTING GARAGE
Council: Copeland | Date: 2026-06-02
View full details - - 22-23 KING STREET, WHITEHAVEN
PROPOSED ALTERATIONS TO EXISTING UNIT TO CREATE NEW BANKING HUB INCLUDING INSTALLATION OF NEW ATM TO SHOPFRONT
Council: Copeland | Date: 2026-06-01
View full details - - 74 MARKET PLACE, WHITEHAVEN
CONVERSION OF SECOND FLOOR TO FORM THREE RESIDENTIAL FLATS
Council: Copeland | Date: 2026-06-01
View full details - - 22-23 KING STREET, WHITEHAVEN
INSTALLATION OF ILLUMINATED SIGNS, INCLUDING EXTERNALLY ILLUMINATED FASCIA AND HANGING SIGNAGE, WINDOW POSTERS AND DIRECTORY OF SERVICES
Type: Advertising | Council: Copeland | Date: 2026-05-28
View full details - - 41 THE MOUNT, WHITEHAVEN
SINGLE STOREY REAR EXTENSION
Council: Copeland | Date: 2026-05-07
View full details - - THE COPELAND CENTRE, CATHERINE STREET, WHITEHAVEN
VARIOUS WORKS TO TREES SITUATED WITHIN A CONSERVATION AREA
Type: Trees | Council: Copeland | Date: 2026-04-07
View full details - - BECK BOTTOM COMMUNITY GARDEN, RIBTON MOOR SIDE, WHITEHAVEN
RETENTION OF EXISTING STORE AND INSTALLATION OF NEW GARDEN STORE WITH TRELLIS SCREENING
Type: Outline | Council: Copeland | Date: 2026-04-07
View full details - - 30 LOWTHER STREET, WHITEHAVEN
REFURBISHMENT OF THE CUMBERLAND BUILDING SOCIETY BRANCH SHOP FRONT INCLUDING RELOCATION OF ATM
Status: Permitted | Council: Copeland | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - PLOT 19, RUSPER DRIVE, WHITEHAVEN
VARIATION OF CONDITION 2 (PLANS) WIDTH & DEPTH OF HOUSE INCREASING BY A SMALL INCREMENT IN RELATION TO APPROVED PLANNING APPLICATION 4/25/2284/0F1 SELF BUILD DWELLING WITH INTEGRAL GARAGE & SOLAR ARRA
Type: Conditions | Council: Copeland | Date: 2026-02-24
View full details - - PHASE 3, EDGEHILL PARK, WHITEHAVEN
VARIATION OF PLANNING CONDITIONS 1 (APPROVED PLANS), 3 (CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT), 6 (CHILDREN’S PLAY SPACE DESIGN), 7 (BUS STOP LOCATIONS) AND 8 (LANDSCAPE MANAGEMENT) OF PLANNING PERMISSION REFERENCE
Type: Conditions | Council: Copeland | Date: 2026-02-17
View full details - - 61 KING STREET, WHITEHAVEN
APPLICATION FOR ADVERTISEMENT CONSENT FOR ONE PROJECTING SIGN AND ONE FASCIA
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Copeland | Date: 2026-01-30
View full details - - 22 LOWTHER STREET, WHITEHAVEN
APPLICATION FOR LISTED BUILDING CONSENT FOR INTERNAL ALTERATIONS TO IMPROVE EXISTING LAYOUT OF ROOMS, PROVISION OF A DISABLED W.C & LIFT, DEMOLITION OF EXISTING CONSERVATORY & ALTERATIONS TO SHOPFRONT
Type: Heritage | Council: Copeland | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - LAND AT NEW ROAD, WHITEHAVEN
VARIOUS WORKS TO TREES WITH ASH DIEBACK WITHIN THE CONSERVATION AREA
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Copeland | Date: 2026-01-05
View full details - - 40-41 KING STREET, WHITEHAVEN
ADVERTISEMENT CONSENT FOR THE DISPLAY OF 2 FASCIA SIGNS AND 5 GLAZING MANIFESTATIONS COMPRISING A MIX OF TEXT, ARTWORKS AND STAKEHOLDER LOGOS
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Copeland | Date: 2025-11-17
View full details - - 6-8 DUKE STREET, WHITEHAVEN
DISCHARGE OF CONDITION 5 OF PLANNING APPLICATION 4/24/2247/0L1
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Copeland | Date: 2025-04-28
View full details - - J DIXON AND SONS LTD, LOWTHER STREET, WHITEHAVEN
LISTED BUILDING CONSENT FOR THE INSTALLATION OF SOLAR PV PANELS TO REAR ROOF AREA
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Copeland | Date: 2025-02-17
View full details - - LAND TO THE REAR OF 32 SCOTCH STREET, WHITEHAVEN
REMOVAL OF A CHERRY TREE SITUATED WITHIN A CONSERVATION AREA
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Copeland | Date: 2024-05-10
View full details - - 46 LOWTHER STREET, WHITEHAVEN
APPLICATION FOR LISTED BUILDING CONSENT FOR INTERNAL LAYOUT ALTERATIONS TO CREATE ENSUITE BATHROOMS INCLUDING THERMALLY UPGRADING THE INTERNAL FACE OF EXTERNAL WALLS. A NEW REAR EXTERNAL DOOR ALONG WI
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Copeland | Date: 2024-04-25
View full details - - 2 WHITE PARK, WHITEHAVEN
PROPOSED REAR EXTENSION
Status: Permitted | Council: Copeland | Date: 2023-07-07
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A brief summary of Whitehaven in Cumbria
Whitehaven, located in the Cumberland district of Cumbria, is a thriving port town on the north-west coast of England, just 4 miles from the Lake District National Park. As of the 2021 census, the town had a population of 22,945, with the wider parish, which includes the village of Sandwith, home to 24,040 residents. Its strategic coastal position and proximity to natural attractions make it an important area for planning applications and developments.
Property prices in Whitehaven show an average sale price of £187,906, 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 Whitehaven a particularly low-crime area.
Whitehaven has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Whitehaven Corkickle, Whitehaven Town Centre. 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 Whitehaven includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): St. Bees Head SSSI; 4 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Solway Firth. 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, Whitehaven 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 Whitehaven
In the last 24 months, 38 planning applications were submitted near Whitehaven. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 53 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Whitehaven may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 53 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Whitehaven were discharge of conditions (8), listed building and heritage (6), advertising consent (4).
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 1 medium-scale application, 36 smaller schemes were submitted.
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