Belah, Cumbria Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Belah, Cumbria.
Cumbria · England · settlement
Planning applications in Belah are administered by Cumberland Council. View the full Cumberland Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Belah
Belah is a suburb located in Carlisle, within the Cumberland district of Cumbria, England. This area provides a blend of residential and community amenities, making it a relevant spot for those considering planning applications in the region.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £197,907 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Cumberland
- Parliamentary constituency: Carlisle
- LSOA: Carlisle 006F
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Belah.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Belah.
- 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 Belah based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
47 planning applications found near Belah.
- 26/0375 - Austin Friars Saint Monicas School, Etterby Scaur, Carlisle, CA3 9PB
Construction Of 11 A Side Adult Artificial Grass Football Pitch With Markings For Rugby Use Inclu...
Status: Undecided | Council: Cumberland | Date: 2026-07-08 - - Austin Friars Saint Monicas School, Etterby Scaur, Carlisle, CA3 9PB
Construction Of 11 A Side Adult Artificial Grass Football Pitch With Markings For Rugby Use Including Fencing & Floodlights
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Carlisle | Date: 2026-07-06
View full details - 26/0303 - 2 Butterburn Close, Carlisle, CA3 0PT
Erection Of Two Storey Side Extension To Provide Utility On Ground Floor With 2no. Bedrooms Above
Status: Undecided | Council: Cumberland | Date: 2026-06-01 - - 58 Eden Street, Carlisle, CA3 9LH
Removal Of 1no. Birch Tree In Stanwix Conservation Area
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Carlisle | Date: 2026-05-11
View full details - 26/0031/S211 - 58 Eden Street, Carlisle, CA3 9LH
Removal Of 1no. Birch Tree In Stanwix Conservation Area
Status: Undecided | Council: Cumberland | Date: 2026-05-11 - 26/0222 - 35 Etterby Lea Grove, Carlisle, CA3 9LF
Erection Of Two Storey Side Extension To Provide Living Room, Utility & WC On Ground Floor With E...
Status: Undecided | Council: Cumberland | Date: 2026-04-21 - - 4 Carlton Gardens, Carlisle, CA3 9NP
Removal Of 1no. Cherry Tree And 1no. Sycamore Tree In Stanwix Conservation Area
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Carlisle | Date: 2026-04-02
View full details - 26/0026/S211 - 4 Carlton Gardens, Carlisle, CA3 9NP
Removal Of 1no. Cherry Tree And 1no. Sycamore Tree In Stanwix Conservation Area
Status: Undecided | Council: Cumberland | Date: 2026-04-02 - 26/0006/PDN - 30 Rosebery Road, Carlisle, CA3 9HU
Erection Of Single Storey Rear Extension
Status: Undecided | Council: Cumberland | Date: 2026-04-01 - - 30 Rosebery Road, Carlisle, CA3 9HU
Erection Of Single Storey Rear Extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Carlisle | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - 26/0184 - 31 Deer Park Road, Carlisle, CA3 9RN
Erection Of Single Storey Rear Extension To Provide Annexe
Status: Undecided | Council: Cumberland | Date: 2026-03-30 - - 106 Briar Bank, Carlisle, CA3 9SR
Demolition Of Conservatory & Erection Of Single Storey Rear Extension To Provide Bedroom & Wet Room
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Carlisle | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - 5 The Nook, Belah Crescent, Carlisle, CA3 9TY
Erection Of Single Storey Rear Extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Carlisle | Date: 2026-02-20
View full details - - Austin Friars Saint Monicas School, Etterby Scaur, Carlisle, CA3 9PB
Removal Of 1no. Sycamore Tree In Stanwix Conservation Area
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Carlisle | Date: 2026-01-29
View full details - - 2 Grosvenor Court, Carlisle, CA3 9LX
Crown reduction Of Up To 3 Metres To 1no. SycamoreTree In Stanwix Conservation Area
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Carlisle | Date: 2025-11-07
View full details - - 79 Etterby Lea Crescent, Carlisle, CA3 9LD
Removal Of 1no. Sycamore Tree Subject To TPO131
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Carlisle | Date: 2024-12-24
View full details - - 42 Carlton Gardens, Stanwix, Carlisle, CA3 9NR
Removal Of 1no. Holly Tree In Stanwix Conservation Area
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Carlisle | Date: 2024-04-18
View full details - - 42 Carlton Gardens, Carlisle, CA3 9NR
Works To 1no. Birch Tree In Stanwix Conservation Area
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Carlisle | Date: 2023-10-18
View full details - - 2 Beechwood Avenue, Carlisle, CA3 9BU
Erection Of Two Storey Side Extension To Provide Store/Utility Room On Ground Floor With Extended Bedroom Above (Revised Application)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Carlisle | Date: 2023-09-22
View full details - - 136 Scotland Road, Carlisle, CA3 9EZ
Erection Of Single Storey Rear Extension To Provide Additional Living Accommodation
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Carlisle | Date: 2022-03-24
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A brief summary of Belah in Cumbria
Belah is a suburb located in Carlisle, within the Cumberland district of Cumbria, England. This area provides a blend of residential and community amenities, making it a relevant spot for those considering planning applications in the region.
Property prices in Belah show an average sale price of £197,907, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Belah a particularly low-crime area.
Belah has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Chatsworth Square and Portland Square, Carlisle City Centre, Stanwix. 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 Belah includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): River Eden and Tributaries SSSI; 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, Belah 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 Belah
In the last 24 months, 39 planning applications were submitted near Belah. Of these, 91% were approved, with an average decision time of 47 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Belah.
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 Belah were tree works (13), full planning applications (9), outline applications (4). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 27 smaller schemes were submitted.
7 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 6 were dismissed (14% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 21 applications
- Refused: 0 applications
- Withdrawn: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 16 applications
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