How long do planning decisions take near Carleton (CA11)?

The average planning decision time near Carleton (CA11) is 65 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Carleton (CA11)?

The planning approval rate near Carleton (CA11) is 67%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Carleton (CA11)?

The most common type of planning application near Carleton (CA11) is full planning applications, with 6 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Carleton (CA11)?

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Carleton (CA11), Cumbria Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Carleton (CA11), Cumbria.

Cumbria · England · settlement

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About Carleton (CA11)

Drigg is a coastal village located in the Cumberland district of Cumbria, England, adjacent to the stunning Lake District National Park. The area is notable for its proximity to the UK's low-level radioactive waste storage facility, making it a point of interest for those researching planning applications related to environmental and land use regulations.

District: Penrith

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £234,130 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Westmorland and Furness
Parliamentary constituency: Westmorland and Lonsdale
LSOA: Eden 005C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Carleton (CA11).

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Carleton (CA11).

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 Carleton (CA11) based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

3 planning applications found near Carleton (CA11).

- Land at Carleton Road PENRITH CA11 8TP
Application for the approval of details reserved by condition 19 (junction improvements), attached to approval 19/0840.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2026-02-09
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- Frenchfield Bungalow Carleton PENRITH CA11 8UA
Proposed replacement dwelling.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2025-07-10
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- FRENCHFIELD PARK, FRENCHFIELD, PENRITH, CA11 8UU
Discharge of condition 5 (community use agreement), attached to approval 22/0964.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2023-07-21
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A brief summary of Carleton (CA11) in Cumbria

Property prices in Carleton (CA11) show an average sale price of £234,130, 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 Carleton (CA11) a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Carleton (CA11) includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Cowraik Quarry SSSI, River Eden and Tributaries SSSI; 2 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.

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Planning Activity in Carleton (CA11)

In the last 24 months, 10 planning applications were submitted near Carleton (CA11). Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 65 days.

This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Carleton (CA11).

At 65 days on average, decisions near Carleton (CA11) slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Carleton (CA11) were full planning applications (6), tree works (2), 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.

In terms of development scale, 3 medium-scale applications, 7 smaller schemes were submitted.

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