Carlisle, Cumbria Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Carlisle, Cumbria.
Cumbria · England · City
Planning applications in Carlisle are administered by Cumberland Council. View the full Cumberland Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Carlisle
Carlisle, the largest city in Cumbria, England, serves as the administrative centre of the Cumberland district. With a population of 77,730 as of 2021, it is a key location for planning applications, offering a mix of urban and rural development opportunities.
Population: 75,399 (2016) · Area: 18.9 km² · Elevation: 28m
District: Carlisle
Website: http://www.carlisle.gov.uk/carlislecc/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £220,699 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Cumberland
- Parliamentary constituency: Carlisle
- LSOA: Carlisle 010B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Carlisle.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Carlisle.
- 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 Carlisle based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
8 planning applications found near Carlisle.
- 26/0262 - 70 Shaddongate, Carlisle, CA2 5UG
Certificate Of Existing Lawful Development For Continued Use Of Ground Floor Only As A Thai Massa...
Status: Undecided | Council: Cumberland | Date: 2026-05-13 - - 35 Weardale Road, Carlisle, CA2 7BT
Re-Slating Roof (Retrospective)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Carlisle | Date: 2025-09-26
View full details - - Co-Op, 68 Denton Street, Carlisle, CA2 5EN
Variation Of Condition 4 (Trading Hours) Of Previously Approved Application 16/0877 To Allow Trading Between 0600 Hours & 2300 Hours Monday To Sundays & Bank Holidays
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Carlisle | Date: 2024-11-08
View full details - - 7-13 Randall Street, Carlisle, CA2 5DW
Replacement Of Existing Timber Frame Windows And Doors With UPVC
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Carlisle | Date: 2024-08-08
View full details - - 43 West Walls, Carlisle, CA3 8UH
Erection Of Single Storey Rear Extension To Provide Wet Room
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Carlisle | Date: 2024-05-01
View full details - - 43 West Walls, Carlisle, CA3 8UH
Erection Of Single Storey Rear Extension To Provide Wet Room (LBC)
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Carlisle | Date: 2024-05-01
View full details - - Elliott Engineering, 20-22 Rigg Street, Carlisle, CA2 5TN
Erection Of Single Storey Side Extension To Provide Additional Workshop
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Carlisle | Date: 2023-08-23
View full details - - Caldew Riverside (Lower Viaduct) Remediation Works, Carlisle
Discharge Of Condition 3 (Construction Environmental Management Plan) Of Previously Approved Permission 21/0049
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Carlisle | Date: 2023-07-20
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A brief summary of Carlisle in Cumbria
Carlisle, the largest city in Cumbria, England, serves as the administrative centre of the Cumberland district. With a population of 77,730 as of 2021, it is a key location for planning applications, offering a mix of urban and rural development opportunities. The City has a population of approximately 75,399 (2016 estimate). It sits within the Carlisle district.
Carlisle sits at an elevation of 28 metres above sea level and covers an area of approximately 18.9 km². 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 Carlisle show an average sale price of £220,699, 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 Carlisle a particularly low-crime area.
Carlisle has 6 conservation areas within its boundaries: Chatsworth Square and Portland Square, Holme Head, Carlisle-Settle Railway, Carlisle City Centre, Stanwix, Botchergate. 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 Carlisle 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, Carlisle planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.carlisle.gov.uk/carlislecc/. 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 Carlisle
In the last 24 months, 44 planning applications were submitted near Carlisle. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 59 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Carlisle may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 59 days on average, decisions near Carlisle slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Carlisle were full planning applications (15), listed building and heritage (9), discharge of conditions (5). Full planning applications account for 34% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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Related Planning Guides
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- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
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