Wigton, Cumbria Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Wigton, Cumbria.
Cumbria · England · settlement
Planning applications in Wigton are administered by Cumberland Council. View the full Cumberland Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Wigton
Wigton is a market town located in the Cumberland district of Cumbria, England, situated just outside the scenic Lake District. Nestled in the Solway Plain between the Caldbeck Fells and the Solway coast, Wigton benefits from good transport links via Wigton railway station on the Cumbrian Coast Line and the A596 road leading to Workington. The nearby town of Silloth-on-Solway is approximately 12 miles to the west, making Wigton an accessible hub for planning applications in the region.
Population: 6,013 (2021)
District: Allerdale
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £205,290 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Cumberland
- Parliamentary constituency: Penrith and Solway
- LSOA: Allerdale 001B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Wigton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Wigton.
- 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 Wigton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
57 planning applications found near Wigton.
- - 6 Proctors Square, Wigton, CA7 9AR
Replacement of all windows and doors and retrospective roof replacement for house renovation
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2026-07-07
View full details - - Hillcrest, Station Hill, Wigton, CA7 9BH
Demolition of existing bungalow and rebuilding of two new dwellings
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2026-06-05
View full details - - St Cuthberts School, East End, Wigton CA7 9HZ
Installation of a new fence to the site boundary, including a vehicle gate and pedestrian gate. The fence is to be a 2.4m high anti-climb 358 weldmesh fence in RAL 6005.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2026-06-04
View full details - - Land at Longthwaite, Wigton
Steel framed building with concrete panel walls with box profile sheeting above, corrugated cement fibre roof sheets with perspex skylights
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2026-06-04
View full details - - Wigton Telephone Exchange, Reeds Lane, Wigton, CA7 9HA
Proposed installation of a replacement emergency generator with associated 1 no. flue and 2 no. louvres at the Wigton Telephone Exchange
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2026-05-13
View full details - - Vacant Site, Meeting House Lane, Wigton, CA7 9ED
Seven new flats over three floors
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2026-04-23
View full details - - 31 West Street, Wigton, CA7 9NX
The works comprise like-for-like repairs solely intended to reinstate the building to its pre-damage condition without altering its architectural or historic character. The proposals include: • Repair
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2026-03-24
View full details - - Former Meeting Rooms, Reeds Lane, Wigton, CA7 9EW
Variation to condition 4 on approved application FUL/2022/0181 to revise the operating hours
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2026-03-04
View full details - - 23 Croft Court, Wigton, CA7 9NH
Single Storey Front extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2026-02-25
View full details - - 36 Market Hill, Wigton CA7 9EY
Replacement windows to front elevation and a new front door
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2026-02-13
View full details - - 2 Clifton terrace, High Street, Wigton, CA7 9PT
Reduce the height of sycamore tree by 20% and lower limb removal.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2026-01-29
View full details - - The Market Hall, Church Street, Wigton CA7 9AA
Wigton Community Together art project fascia sign
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2025-12-02
View full details - - Proctors Row, Wigton, CA7 9PF
Listed building consent for the partial demolition of a field wall in association with new foodstore
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2025-09-05
View full details - - Proposed ALDI Foodstore, Wigton
"Erection of Class E(a) retail foodstore, with associated access, car parking, landscaping and other associated works"; and, "Listed building consent for the partial demolition of a field wall"
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2025-09-04
View full details - - Old Dairy, Land Behind Former Social Club, West Street, Wigton, CA7 9NP
Proposed conversion of former dairy including both first floor extension and side extension into two dwellings
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2025-08-05
View full details - - Nelson Thomlinson School, Lowmoor Road, Wigton CA7 9PX
Various works to trees to be carried out in accordance with BS 3998:2010, as detailed in submitted Arboricultural Report dated 23rd July 2025.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2025-08-01
View full details - - Thomlinson Junior School, High Street, Wigton, CA7 9PG
Pruning works in accordance with BS 3998:2010 to 10 no. trees, as specified within submitted Arboricultural Report dated 8th July 2025.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2025-07-28
View full details - - Friends Meeting House, West Street, Wigton, CA7 9NP
To remove/crown reduce mixed broadleaves by approximately 2 to 3 metres improving form, while reducing the risk of limb failure. Removing to ground level various trees and shrubs located at the front
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2025-04-29
View full details - - Former Meeting Rooms, Reeds Lane, Wigton, CA7 9EW
Discharge of conditions 4 (Sound attenuation measures to external weather grille) and 5 (Installation of noise limiter to in-house amplified music systems) on approved application VAR/2024/0004
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2025-04-04
View full details - - 2 Clifton Terrace, High Street, Wigton, CA7 9PT
Replacement of single glazed windows to UPVc double glazed
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2025-03-31
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A brief summary of Wigton in Cumbria
Wigton is a market town located in the Cumberland district of Cumbria, England, situated just outside the scenic Lake District. Nestled in the Solway Plain between the Caldbeck Fells and the Solway coast, Wigton benefits from good transport links via Wigton railway station on the Cumbrian Coast Line and the A596 road leading to Workington. The nearby town of Silloth-on-Solway is approximately 12 miles to the west, making Wigton an accessible hub for planning applications in the region. The settlement has a population of approximately 6,013 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Allerdale district.
Property prices in Wigton show an average sale price of £205,290, 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 Wigton a particularly low-crime area.
Wigton has one conservation area within its boundaries: Wigton. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Wigton 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 Wigton
In the last 24 months, 47 planning applications were submitted near Wigton. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 85 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Wigton may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision period of 85 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 13 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Wigton were full planning applications (23), outline applications (6), tree works (6). Full planning applications account for 49% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 16 medium-scale applications, 31 smaller schemes were submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 32 applications
- Refused: 0 applications
- Awaiting decision: 15 applications
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Related Planning Guides
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- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.