How long do planning decisions take near Wolsty?

The average planning decision time near Wolsty is 200 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 Wolsty?

The planning approval rate near Wolsty is 0%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Wolsty?

The most common type of planning application near Wolsty is full planning applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Wolsty?

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Wolsty, Cumbria Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Wolsty, Cumbria.

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About Wolsty

Wolsty is a quaint hamlet situated in the civil parish of Holme Low, Cumbria, approximately 3.25 miles south of Silloth-on-Solway and 5 miles west of Abbeytown. The area is accessible via the B5300 coast road, which connects to nearby locations such as Mawbray and Maryport. With its rural charm and proximity to these key routes, Wolsty presents potential opportunities for planning applications in a tranquil setting.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £243,453 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Cumberland
Parliamentary constituency: Penrith and Solway
LSOA: Allerdale 003A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Wolsty.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Wolsty.

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 Wolsty based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

4 planning applications found near Wolsty.

- Wolsty Farm, Silloth, Wigton, CA7 4LW
Erection of Slurry Tower
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2025-04-10
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- Wolsty Hall, Silloth, CA7 4LW
Erection of steel portal frame roof over existing slurry store
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2023-06-14
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- Wolsty Hall, Wolsty, Silloth, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 4LW
Proposed livestock building
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2019-04-11
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- Wolsty Hall Farm, Silloth, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 4LW
Notice of Intention for alteration of livestock building into storage shed.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2006-07-17
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A brief summary of Wolsty in Cumbria

Property prices in Wolsty show an average sale price of £243,453, 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 Wolsty a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Wolsty includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Silloth Dunes and Mawbray Bank SSSI, Upper Solway Flats & Marshes SSSI; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Solway Coast; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Solway Firth; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Solway Firth; 1 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Upper Solway Flats & Marshes. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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Planning Activity in Wolsty

In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Wolsty. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 200 days.

This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Wolsty.

With an average of 200 days, decisions near Wolsty take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 7-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.

The most common application types near Wolsty were full planning applications (1). Full planning applications account for 100% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application was submitted.

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