Alston, Cumbria Planning Applications
Track every planning application and planning permission decision near Alston, Cumbria. Browse by postcode, view live status and get free email alerts for new developments.
Planning data sourced from Cumbria council planning portal · Statistics based on the last 24 months
Prior Notification under schedule 2, part 16, class A, for the upgrade of an existing base station comprising the addition of 1 no generator, together with ancillary development thereto.
Notification under The Electricity Act 1989 Overhead Lines (Exemption) (England and Wales) Regulations 2009 to erect one additional wooden pole within the existing overhead line.
Replacement of existing rooflights with double glazed rooflights, installation of additional rooflights to the rear roof slope, replacement of front and rear doors and re-rendering of the front elevation.
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About Alston - Planning Applications & Local Development
Alston, situated in Westmorland and Furness, Cumbria, is known as the highest market town in England, perched at approximately 1,000 feet above sea level in the scenic North Pennines. The town lies within the civil parish of Alston Moor and enjoys road access to the Tyne Gap to the north, Weardale and Teesdale to the southeast, and Penrith to the southwest, making it a unique location for planning applications in a relatively isolated yet accessible area. The other has a population of approximately 1,128. It sits within the Alston Moor district.
Alston sits at an elevation of 300 metres above sea level. 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 Alston show an average sale price of £229,343, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Alston 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 (July 2026). This makes Alston a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Alston has 4 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Alston 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.
To comment on or object to a planning application near Alston, visit the local authority's planning portal directly. Planning Signal links to the original council submission for every application listed above.