Banks, Cumbria Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Banks, Cumbria.
Cumbria · England · settlement
About Banks
Banks is a village located in Cumbria, England, positioned along the historic route of Hadrian's Wall, approximately 3 miles northeast of Brampton. Close by, just a mile to the southwest, lies the notable Lanercost Priory, adding cultural and historical significance to the area, which may be relevant for those considering planning applications in this picturesque village.
District: Burtholme
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £255,680 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Cumberland
- Parliamentary constituency: Carlisle
- LSOA: Carlisle 007A
Crime Statistics
1 crimes reported in 2026-03.
Crime Breakdown
- other-theft: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Banks.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Banks.
- 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 Banks based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
52 planning applications found near Banks.
- - Old Calees Methodist Chapel, Banks, Brampton, CA8 2JJ
Erection Of Detached Garage With Office Space To First Floor
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Carlisle | Date: 2023-10-09
View full details - - Bells Cottage, Banks, Brampton, CA8 2JH
Erection Of Single Storey Rear Porch Extension (LBC)
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Carlisle | Date: 2023-03-23
View full details - - Bells Cottage, Banks, Brampton, CA8 2JH
Erection Of Single Storey Rear Porch Extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Carlisle | Date: 2023-03-21
View full details - - Banks Foot House, Banks, Brampton, CA8 2JH
Replacement Of 2no. Rooflights & Installation Of 2no. Additional Rooflights To Rear (LBC)
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Carlisle | Date: 2022-06-21
View full details - - Bells Cottage, Banks, Brampton, CA8 2JH
Erection Of Garden Shed (Part Retrospective); Erection Of Timber Greenhouse
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Carlisle | Date: 2021-06-14
View full details - - Banks Foot House, Banks, Brampton, CA8 2JH
Modification Of Existing Stone Entrance Piers And Boundary Wall; Construction Of Widened Driveway; Creation Of Car Parking And Turning Areas; Replacement Of Broken Window Lintel And Renewal Of Side En
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Carlisle | Date: 2021-06-04
View full details - - Banks Foot House, Banks, Brampton, CA8 2JH
Modification Of Existing Stone Entrance Piers And Boundary Wall; Construction Of Widened Driveway; Creation Of Car Parking And Turning Areas; Replacement Of Broken Window Lintel And Renewal Of Side En
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Carlisle | Date: 2021-06-04
View full details - - Calees Methodist Chapel, Banks, Brampton, CA8 2JJ
Change Of Use Of Disused Chapel To 1no. Dwelling Together With Erection Of Side Extension To Provide Dining Room And Sun Room On Ground Floor With 1no. Bedroom & Bathroom Above (Revised Application)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Carlisle | Date: 2020-06-19
View full details - - Land adjacent Barras Top, Banks, Brampton, CA8 2JJ
Discharge Of Conditions 5 (Lighting Scheme); 11 (Surface Water Drainage Scheme); 12 (Surface Water Discharge); 13 (Foul Drainage System); 14 (Landscaping Scheme) & 15 (Stone Wall) Of Previously Approv
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Carlisle | Date: 2020-05-29
View full details - - Calees, Banks, Brampton, CA8 2JJ
Erection Of Polytunnel
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Carlisle | Date: 2020-05-20
View full details - - Calees Methodist Chapel, Banks, Brampton, CA8 2JJ
Change Of Use Of Disused Chapel To 1no. Dwelling
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Carlisle | Date: 2019-11-22
View full details - - Land adjacent Barras Top, Banks, Brampton, CA8 2JJ
Change Of Use Of Agricultural Land To Accommodate 4no. Ecopods And Associated Infrastructure For Holiday Use
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Carlisle | Date: 2019-08-30
View full details - - Banks Foot House, Banks, Brampton, CA8 2JH
Installation Of Underfloor Heating To 3no. Rooms And Concrete Floors To Be Replaced; Replacement Of Boiler With External Oil Boiler And Creation Of 4" Hole To Rear Elevation And Installation Of Flue P
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Carlisle | Date: 2019-05-20
View full details - - Banks House Cottage, Banks, Brampton, CA8 2JH
Single Storey Side Extension To Extend Gym Room; First Floor Side Extension Above Gym To Provide 1no. En-Suite Bedroom, Along With Installation Of Balcony To Rear And Side; Demolition Of Porch To Side
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Carlisle | Date: 2019-04-25
View full details - - Bells Cottage, Banks, Brampton, CA8 2JH
Erection Of Replacement Conservatory
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Carlisle | Date: 2019-01-21
View full details - - Bells Cottage, Banks, Brampton, CA8 2JH
Internal Alterations Including Installation Of Full Length Tie Beams; Repairs To Fireplace And Cracked Lintels; Replacement Of Window With French Doors; Erection Of Replacement Conservatory With Cover
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Carlisle | Date: 2018-12-26
View full details - - Banks Foot House, Banks, Brampton, CA8 2JH
Replacement Of Existing Sewage Treatment System With An Underground Waste Water Treatment System And Installation Of An Oil Storage Tank To Rear Of Dwelling
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Carlisle | Date: 2018-11-07
View full details - - Hare Hill Farm, Banks, Brampton, CA8 2JJ
Erection Of Two Storey Extension To Provide Kitchen, Office And Stairwell On Ground Floor With Bathroom And Store Above And Erection Of Single Storey Side Extension To Provide Sunroom
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Carlisle | Date: 2018-06-26
View full details - - Middle Barn, Banks, Brampton, Cumbria CA8 2JH
Change Of Use Of Barn To Provide 1no. Dwelling
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Carlisle | Date: 2018-05-22
View full details - - Barn at Banks Green, Banks, Lanercost, Brampton, Cumbria
Variation Of Condition 2 (Approved Documents) Of Previously Approved Permission 16/0033 To Provide Minor Changes to Design (Part Retrospective)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Carlisle | Date: 2016-11-24
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A brief summary of Banks in Cumbria
Banks is a village located in Cumbria, England, positioned along the historic route of Hadrian's Wall, approximately 3 miles northeast of Brampton. Close by, just a mile to the southwest, lies the notable Lanercost Priory, adding cultural and historical significance to the area, which may be relevant for those considering planning applications in this picturesque village. It sits within the Burtholme district.
Property prices in Banks show an average sale price of £255,680, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
Neighbourhood safety in Banks is generally good, with just 1 crimes reported in the most recent period.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Banks includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): River Eden and Tributaries SSSI; 8 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): River Eden. 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, Banks 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 Banks
In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Banks. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 80 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Banks may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision period of 80 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Banks were full planning applications (3), discharge of conditions (2). Full planning applications account for 60% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Lanercost planning applications
- Burtholme planning applications
- Low Row planning applications
- Milton planning applications
- Kirkhouse planning applications
- Hallbankgate planning applications
- Farlam planning applications
- Kirkcambeck planning applications
Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.