Search Workington planning applications
12 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Workington · updated daily · Cumberland Council
Only 6 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.
- 12 Listers Furnishers, New Yard, Clay Flatts Industrial Estate, Workington CA14 3YEAwaiting decisionProposed external shop front glazing, doors, bollards and palisade fenced plant area for AC plant.Full planning permissionReceived 9 Nov 2026FUL/2026/0130
- Land at Salisbury Street, Workington, CA14 3TNAwaiting decisionThe construction and operation of a micro battery storage project.Full planning permissionReceived 26 Oct 2026FUL/2026/0140
- 13 Peart Road, Workington, CA14 3YTAwaiting decisionChange of Use from a hydraulics factory to a Ju Jitsu ClubChange of useReceived 29 Sep 2026FUL/2026/0072
- Poundstretchers Ltd, Annie Pit Lane, Clay Flatts Trading Estate, Workington CA14 2DBApprovedProposed covered trolley park, car park changes and proposed 2.4m fence to rear service yardFull planning permissionReceived 16 Sep 2026Decided 5 Nov 2026FUL/2026/0127
- Poundstrecthers Ltd, Annie Pit Lane, Clay Flatts Trading Estate, Workington, CA14 2DBApprovedDisplay of 4x internally illuminated fascia signs 3x non-illuminated fascia signs 1x non-illuminated Totem record and 1x non-illuminated freestanding signApplication for Advertisement ConsentReceived 9 Sep 2026Decided 9 Oct 2026ADV/2026/0011
Planning in Workington
- Approved
- 100%
- 11 of 11 decided
- Decision time
- about 7 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Workington in the last 24 months, from Cumberland Council's planning register.
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CA14 122 applications in the last 12 months
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About Workington
Workington is a coastal port town located in the Cumberland district of Cumbria, England, at the mouth of the River Derwent. Situated 32 miles south-west of Carlisle and 8 miles north-east of Whitehaven, the town had a population of 25,448 according to the 2021 census, with the built-up area housing 21,275 residents. Its strategic location and demographic profile make it a key area for planning applications and development opportunities.
Property prices in Workington show an average sale price of £179,920, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Workington 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 Workington a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Workington has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Workington 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 Workington, 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, 16 planning applications were submitted near Workington. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 46 days.
The most common types were full planning applications (2), outline applications (2), discharge of conditions (2).