Winscales, Cumbria Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Winscales, Cumbria.
Cumbria · England · settlement
Planning applications in Winscales are administered by Cumberland Council. View the full Cumberland Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Winscales
Winscales is a quaint hamlet and civil parish located in the Cumberland district of Cumbria, England, just southwest of Workington. With a population of 237 according to the 2011 census, this small community may present unique opportunities and considerations for planning applications in the area.
Population: 217 (2021)
District: Allerdale
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £179,920 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Cumberland
- Parliamentary constituency: Whitehaven and Workington
- LSOA: Allerdale 008F
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Winscales.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Winscales.
- 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 Winscales based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near Winscales.
- - High Grove, Winscales, Workington, CA14 4JF
Prior approval for conversion of one agricultural building into a 4 bed single storey dwelling.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2026-05-08
View full details - - High Mains, Winscales, Workington, CA14 4JG
Variation to approved application VAR/2022/0022 to remove conditions 2 and 3 (holiday let)
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2026-01-23
View full details - - Cumberland Lodge, Winscales, Workington, CA14 4JG
Change of use to provide Holiday Lodge Park
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2026-01-16
View full details - - Hunday Manor Country House Hotel, Winscales, Workington, CA14 4JF
Works to various trees - T035 Goat Willow Fell T098 Ash Fell T055 Hornbeam Fell T111 Ash Fell T065 Horse Chestnut Fell T168 Ash Fell T066 Sycamore Fell T180 Ash Fell T067 Horse Chestnut Fell T223 Ash
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2024-08-02
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A brief summary of Winscales in Cumbria
Winscales is a quaint hamlet and civil parish located in the Cumberland district of Cumbria, England, just southwest of Workington. With a population of 237 according to the 2011 census, this small community may present unique opportunities and considerations for planning applications in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 217 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Allerdale district.
Property prices in Winscales show an average sale price of £179,920, 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 Winscales a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Winscales includes 2 Ancient Woodland sites. 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, Winscales 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 Winscales
In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Winscales. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 55 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Winscales may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 55 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Winscales were full planning applications (2), discharge of conditions (2), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 33% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 4 smaller schemes were submitted.
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Related Planning Guides
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- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.