Ainstable, Cumbria Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Ainstable, Cumbria.
Cumbria · England · settlement
About Ainstable
Ainstable is a quaint village and civil parish located in Cumbria, England, and forms part of the Westmorland and Furness unitary authority area. Once part of the historic county of Cumberland, Ainstable offers a unique context for planning applications, reflecting both its rural charm and its integration into the broader governance of the region.
Population: 543 (2021)
District: Eden
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £194,260 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Westmorland and Furness
- Parliamentary constituency: Penrith and Solway
- LSOA: Eden 001C
Crime Statistics
2 crimes reported in 2026-03.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 2
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Ainstable.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Ainstable.
- 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 Ainstable based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
16 planning applications found near Ainstable.
- - 4 GHYLL CROFT, AINSTABLE, CARLISLE, CA4 9QF
Erection of detached garage and summer house building in rear garden, part retrospective.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2022-09-01
View full details - - HEATHER GLEN, AINSTABLE, CARLISLE, CA4 9QQ
Removal of Trees subject to TPO - 4x Pine.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2022-03-08
View full details - - 4 GHYLL CROFT, AINSTABLE, CARLISLE, CA4 9QF
Proposed attached garage.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2022-03-07
View full details - - GLENGARRY, AINSTABLE, CARLISLE, CA4 9QN
Non Material Amendment for the removal of rooflight to eastern elevation extension, attached to approval 21/0759.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2022-03-02
View full details - - THE BEECHES, AINSTABLE, CARLISLE, CA4 9QQ
Certificate of lawfulness for the continued use as C2 Residential Institution for the care of a maximum of two children with no more than 2 carers in residence at any one time.
Status: Conditions | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2022-02-10
View full details - - HALL BECK HOUSE, AINSTABLE, CARLISLE, CA4 9QB
Erection of an oak porch to the front of the property.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2021-09-22
View full details - - GLENGARRY, AINSTABLE, CARLISLE, CA4 9QN
Proposed front porch.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2021-08-19
View full details - - HEATHER GLEN, AINSTABLE, CARLISLE, CA4 9QQ
Discharge of conditions 3 (construction management plan), 4 (sustainable drainage strategy), 8 (hard and soft landscaping) and 9 (sample materials), attached to approval 19/0923.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2021-07-09
View full details - - HEATHER GLEN, AINSTABLE, CARLISLE, CA4 9QQ
Variation of condition 2 (plans compliance) for changes to floor and elevation designs, attached to approval 19/0923.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2021-07-09
View full details - - LAND ADJ HEATHER GLEN, AINSTABLE, CARLISLE, CA4 9QQ
Erection of building for ancillary uses associated with the Heather Glen Country Hotel, including staff and management accommodation and ancillary storage.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2019-12-24
View full details - - HEATHER GLEN COUNTRY HOUSE, AINSTABLE, CARLISLE, CA4 9QQ
Demolition of existing dining / function room and erection of replacement dining / function room to include 3no first floor en-suite bedrooms.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2015-11-03
View full details - - HEATHER GLEN COUNTRY HOUSE HOTEL, AINSTABLE, CUMBRIA, CA4 9QQ
Retrospective application for a polytunnel.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2014-06-18
View full details - - 6 GHYLL CROFT, AINSTABLE, CARLISLE, CA4 9QF
Single storey rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2014-06-03
View full details - - HEDWYNDS, AINSTABLE, CARLISLE, CA4 9QN
Erection of agricultural building.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2014-03-25
View full details - - HEATHER GLEN COUNTRY HOUSE, AINSTABLE, CARLISLE, CA4 9QQ
Siting of three double units and one single unit to provide bedroom accommodation and the retention of beauty salon.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2012-04-13
View full details - - NEW CROWN INN, AINSTABLE, CARLISLE, CA4 9QQ
Proposed 2 no. dwellings.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2011-05-17
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A brief summary of Ainstable in Cumbria
Ainstable is a quaint village and civil parish located in Cumbria, England, and forms part of the Westmorland and Furness unitary authority area. Once part of the historic county of Cumberland, Ainstable offers a unique context for planning applications, reflecting both its rural charm and its integration into the broader governance of the region. The settlement has a population of approximately 543 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Eden district.
Property prices in Ainstable show an average sale price of £194,260, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
Neighbourhood safety in Ainstable is generally good, with just 2 crimes reported in the most recent period.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Ainstable 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 Ainstable
In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Ainstable. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 119 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Ainstable may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
With an average of 119 days, decisions near Ainstable take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Ainstable were full planning applications (1), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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