Workington, Cumbria Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Workington, Cumbria.
Cumbria · England · Town
Planning applications in Workington are administered by Cumberland Council. View the full Cumberland Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £165,134 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Cumberland
- Parliamentary constituency: Whitehaven and Workington
- LSOA: Allerdale 011A
Crime Statistics
169 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 88
- public-order: 18
- criminal-damage-arson: 11
- anti-social-behaviour: 10
- drugs: 8
- other-theft: 8
- vehicle-crime: 7
- shoplifting: 6
- other-crime: 4
- burglary: 3
- possession-of-weapons: 3
- robbery: 2
- bicycle-theft: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Workington.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Workington.
- 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 Workington based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near Workington.
- - Listers Furnishers, New Yard, Workington CA14 3YE
5no fascia signs to front elevation, 3no fascia signs to rear elevation and 2no fascia signs to side elevation
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2026-06-02
View full details - - 2 Railway View, Derwent Road, Workington CA14 3TX
Discharge of obligation regarding occupancy dated 24.10.1995
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2026-02-04
View full details - - Land to the North of Honister Drive, Workington, CA14 3XS
Outline application for erection of dwelling (All Matters Reserved Except Access)
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2025-09-17
View full details - - 18 Birch Close, Workington, CA14 3RY
Single storey side extension and front porch
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2024-08-08
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A brief summary of Workington in Cumbria
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 £165,134, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
The Workington area recorded 169 crimes in the most recent reporting period. As with any urban or suburban area, prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.
Workington has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Portland Square, Workington, St Michaels, Workington, Brow Top, Workington. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Workington includes 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Solway Firth. 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, 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.
Planning Activity in Workington
In the last 24 months, 12 planning applications were submitted near Workington. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 47 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Workington may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 47 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Workington were full planning applications (4), outline applications (3), discharge of conditions (2). 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, 1 medium-scale application, 11 smaller schemes were submitted.
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