Search Birkby planning applications
3 applications on record · within 1 km of the centre of Birkby · updated daily · Cumberland Council
Only 0 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows every one we hold.
- Ellengrove Cottage, Maryport CA15 6REAwaiting decisionProposed two storey extension above existing single storey extension and internal alterationsHouseholder planning permissionReceived 22 Jul 2026HOU/2026/0106
- The Green, Birkby, Maryport CA15 6RGApproved1 x 9m medium telecommunication polePrior notification: Development by telecoms operatorsReceived 4 Aug 2023TEL/2023/0359
- East Garth, Birkby, Maryport, CA15 6RGApprovedPrior notification application for a larger home extension measuring 4.5m x 3m x 2.5mPrior Approval under Pt.1cls.A.1 (ea) - Larger Home ExtensionReceived 25 Apr 2023Decided 2 Jun 2023REAR/2023/0004
Planning in Birkby
No decisions near Birkby in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Birkby in the last 24 months, from Cumberland Council's planning register.
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Around Birkby
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CA15 65 applications in the last 12 months
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About Birkby
Birkby is a quaint hamlet situated in the Cumberland district of Cumbria, conveniently located on the A596 road, just 1.6 miles northeast of Maryport and 26.2 miles southwest of Carlisle. Nestled near the Lake District National Park, it had a population of 157 in the early 1870s, highlighting its small-community charm. This picturesque setting makes Birkby an interesting area for potential planning applications. It sits within the Crosscanonby district.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Birkby a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Birkby has 3 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Birkby 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 Birkby, 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, 1 planning application was submitted near Birkby.
The most common types were full planning applications (1).