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17 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Whitehaven · updated daily · Cumberland Council

Planning in Whitehaven

Approved
96%
79 of 81 decided
Decision time
about 11 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Whitehaven in the last 24 months, from Cumberland Council's planning register.

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Around Whitehaven

Postcode districts

CA28 18 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Cumberland Council

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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.

Property prices in Whitehaven show an average sale price of £187,906, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Whitehaven 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 Whitehaven a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Whitehaven has 6 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Whitehaven, 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, 115 planning applications were submitted near Whitehaven. Of these, 96% were approved, with an average decision time of 77 days.

The most common types were listed building and heritage (18), discharge of conditions (17), tree works (10). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Whitehaven?
In the last 24 months, 115 planning applications were submitted near Whitehaven. The approval rate is 96%.
How long do planning decisions take near Whitehaven?
The average planning decision time near Whitehaven is 77 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate near Whitehaven?
The planning approval rate near Whitehaven is 96%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Whitehaven?
The most common type of planning application near Whitehaven is listed building consent applications, with 18 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Whitehaven?
You can search and track planning applications near Whitehaven on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.