Search Carlisle planning applications

58 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Carlisle · updated daily · Cumberland Council

Showing 1 to 5 of 58 · received or decided in the last 90 days

63 English Street, Carlisle, CA3 8JUAwaiting decisionChange Of Use From Sui Generis To Use Class EReceived 3 Nov 202626/0603
63 English Street, Carlisle, CA3 8JUAwaiting decisionDisplay Of 1no. Internally Illuminated Fascia SignReceived 3 Nov 202626/0604
Land adjacent Greta Avenue, Carlisle, CA2 5RJAwaiting decisionConstruction & Operation Of A Micro Energy Storage ProjectReceived 3 Nov 202626/0596
18-22 Devonshire Street, Carlisle, CA3 8LPAwaiting decisionChange Of Use From Bar (Use Class Sui Generis) To Retail Bakery (Use Class E) Together With Replacement Shopfront With An Improved Level-Access Entrance; Retention & Repainting Of The Remaining Shopfront; Alterations To Rear Elevations Including Replacement Of 2no. Air-Conditioning Condensers; Removal Of 3no. Air-Conditioning Condensers & 3no. Vents. Insertion Of Additional Kitchen Extract & Blocking Up Of 2no. DoorwaysReceived 2 Nov 202626/0597
First & Second Floors, 18-24 Lonsdale Street, Carlisle, CA1 1DBAwaiting decisionVariation Of Condition 2 (Approved Documents) & 5 (Sample Of Mortar Details) Of Previously Approved Application 26/0061 (Change Of Use Of Vacant First Floor Night Club To Provide 5no. Dwellings; Conversion Of Second Floor Flat To Provide 2no. Dwellings; Conversion Of Loft Storage And Demolition Of Mono-Pitched Roof To Form An Extension To Provide Duplex Accommodation For 2no. Of The Proposed Dwellings; Demolition Of Warehouse Structure To Form Parking, Pedestrian And Delivery Access) To Revise The Rear Elevations & Only To Provide Mortar Details For The Western WallReceived 2 Nov 202626/0600

Planning in Carlisle

Approved: 78%; 45 of 53 decided
Decision time: about 11 weeks; on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Carlisle in the last 24 months, from Cumberland Council's planning register.

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Around Carlisle

Postcode districts

CA3 109 applications in the last 12 monthsCA1 86 applications in the last 12 monthsCA2 66 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

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About Carlisle

Carlisle, the largest city in Cumbria, England, serves as the administrative centre of the Cumberland district. With a population of 77,730 as of 2021, it is a key location for planning applications, offering a mix of urban and rural development opportunities. The city has a population of approximately 75,399 (2016 estimate). It sits within the Carlisle district.

Carlisle sits at an elevation of 28 metres above sea level and covers an area of approximately 18.9 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.

Property prices in Carlisle show an average sale price of £226,273, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Carlisle 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 (September 2026). This makes Carlisle a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Carlisle has 2 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Carlisle 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. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.carlisle.gov.uk/carlislecc/.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Carlisle, 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, 108 planning applications were submitted near Carlisle. Of these, 78% were approved, with an average decision time of 80 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (5), listed building and heritage (3), outline applications (1).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Carlisle?

In the last 24 months, 108 planning applications were submitted near Carlisle. The approval rate is 78%.

How long do planning decisions take near Carlisle?

The average planning decision time near Carlisle is 80 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 Carlisle?

The planning approval rate near Carlisle is 78%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Carlisle?

The most common type of planning application near Carlisle is full planning applications, with 5 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Carlisle?

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