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Planning in Whitehaven

Only 1 decision near Whitehaven in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.

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

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About Whitehaven

Whitehaven, a vibrant town and civil parish in the Cumberland district of Cumbria, England, is situated on the north-west coast, just 4 miles from the scenic Lake District National Park. Home to a population of 24,040 as of the 2021 census, including the nearby village of Sandwith, Whitehaven serves as a key port and a growing community, making it an important location for planning applications in the region. Located 35 miles south-west of Carlisle, Whitehaven offers both historical significance and potential for development.

Property prices in Whitehaven show an average sale price of £187,906, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around Whitehaven has 5 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, 9 planning applications were submitted near Whitehaven.

The most common types were outline applications (3), discharge of conditions (1).

2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 1 was dismissed (50% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Whitehaven?
In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near Whitehaven.
What types of planning applications are most common near Whitehaven?
The most common type of planning application near Whitehaven is outline applications, with 3 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.