Dalston, Cumbria Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Dalston, Cumbria.
Cumbria · England · settlement
About Dalston
Dalston is a significant village and civil parish located in Cumbria, England, just 4 miles (6 km) southwest of Carlisle along the B5299 road. It serves as a key area for planning applications, benefiting from its proximity to Carlisle while maintaining a distinct rural character.
Population: 2,794 (2021)
District: Carlisle
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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: Penrith and Solway
- LSOA: Carlisle 005C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Dalston.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Dalston.
- 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 Dalston based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near Dalston.
- - 28 The Square, Dalston, Carlisle, CA5 7PY
Removal Of 1no. Hawthorn, 1no. Spruce & 1no. Beech Tree In Dalston Conservation Area
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Carlisle | Date: 2026-03-13
View full details - - 1b Barras Lane Industrial Estate, Dalston, Carlisle, CA5 7NY
Change Of Use Of Land Within Existing Commercial Storage Yard To Self-Storage Facility (Class B8) Including Siting Of 30no. Shipping Containers; Creation Of Internal Access Route With Associated Fenci
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Carlisle | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - Paragon Veterinary Centre, Carlisle House, Townhead Road, Dalston, Carlisle, CA5 7JF
Works To Trees Subject To TPO 227
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Carlisle | Date: 2024-01-10
View full details - - Shiel Green, Townhead Road, Dalston, Carlisle, CA5 7JF
Erection Of Single Storey Side Extension To Provide Sunroom
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Carlisle | Date: 2023-06-22
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A brief summary of Dalston in Cumbria
Dalston is a significant village and civil parish located in Cumbria, England, just 4 miles (6 km) southwest of Carlisle along the B5299 road. It serves as a key area for planning applications, benefiting from its proximity to Carlisle while maintaining a distinct rural character. The settlement has a population of approximately 2,794 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Carlisle district.
Property prices in Dalston 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 Dalston a particularly low-crime area.
Dalston has one conservation area within its boundaries: Dalston. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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 Dalston 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, Dalston 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 Dalston
In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Dalston. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 37 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Dalston may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 37 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Dalston were tree works (4), full planning applications (2). 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, 5 smaller schemes were submitted.
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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.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.