Crosby, Cumbria Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Crosby, Cumbria.
Cumbria · England · settlement
Planning applications in Crosby are administered by Cumberland Council. View the full Cumberland Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Crosby
Crosby is a quaint village in Cumbria, situated just 3 miles northeast of Maryport and 25.1 miles southwest of Carlisle, along the A596 road. With a population of approximately 791 as of 2020, it has seen growth since its 1870 population of 506. The village is also home to the Crosscanonby St. John's Church of England School, making it an appealing location for families considering planning applications in the area.
Population: 791
District: Crosscanonby
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £182,375 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Cumberland
- Parliamentary constituency: Penrith and Solway
- LSOA: Allerdale 004E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Crosby.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Crosby.
- 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 Crosby based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
5 planning applications found near Crosby.
- - 21 Green Close, Crosby, Maryport, CA15 6SW
Proposed two storey side extension and single storey rear extension and internal alterations
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2026-01-22
View full details - - 15 Parkside, Crosby, Maryport CA15 6RU
Proposed two storey domestic side extension and internal alterations
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2025-06-13
View full details - - 70 Garborough Close, Crosby, Maryport, CA15 6RZ
Conservatory extension to the rear of the property
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2024-07-11
View full details - - Stanegarth, Crosby, CA15 6RP
Single storey extension to the rear with attached garage / workshop
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2023-06-14
View full details - - From outside Murraydene to Seafield House, Crosby, Maryport, CA15 6RP
Notification under Regulation 5 for the installation of 2 no. 9 metre telecommunications poles
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2023-04-19
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A brief summary of Crosby in Cumbria
Crosby is a quaint village in Cumbria, situated just 3 miles northeast of Maryport and 25.1 miles southwest of Carlisle, along the A596 road. With a population of approximately 791 as of 2020, it has seen growth since its 1870 population of 506. The village is also home to the Crosscanonby St. John's Church of England School, making it an appealing location for families considering planning applications in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 791. It sits within the Crosscanonby district.
Property prices in Crosby show an average sale price of £182,375, 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 Crosby a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Crosby includes 1 Ancient Woodland site; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Solway Coast; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Solway Firth. 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, Crosby 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 Crosby
In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Crosby. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 51 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Crosby may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 51 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Crosby were full planning applications (3), tree works (1). Full planning applications account for 75% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 3 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Moor Park planning applications
- Crosscanonby planning applications
- Allerby planning applications
- Bullgill planning applications
- Crosby Villa planning applications
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- Birkby planning applications
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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.