Drumburgh, Cumbria Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Drumburgh, Cumbria.

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About Drumburgh

Drumburgh is a quaint settlement located in Cumbria, England, approximately 13 kilometres (8 miles) northwest of Carlisle. Nestled on a gentle hill, it offers expansive views over the surrounding lowlands and is situated along the historic route of Hadrian's Wall, close to Burgh by Sands. This charming village presents unique opportunities for planning applications, particularly for those interested in heritage and rural development.

District: Bowness

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £243,453 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

• Admin district: Cumberland
• Parliamentary constituency: Penrith and Solway
• LSOA: Allerdale 001B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Drumburgh.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Drumburgh.

• 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 Drumburgh based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Drumburgh.

1. - Drumburgh Castle Farm, Drumburgh, CA7 5DW
   Installation of interpretation panel
   Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2026-02-24
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A brief summary of Drumburgh in Cumbria

Drumburgh is a quaint settlement located in Cumbria, England, approximately 13 kilometres (8 miles) northwest of Carlisle. Nestled on a gentle hill, it offers expansive views over the surrounding lowlands and is situated along the historic route of Hadrian's Wall, close to Burgh by Sands. This charming village presents unique opportunities for planning applications, particularly for those interested in heritage and rural development. It sits within the Bowness district.

Property prices in Drumburgh show an average sale price of £243,453, 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 Drumburgh a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Drumburgh includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Upper Solway Flats & Marshes SSSI, Drumburgh Moss SSSI; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Solway Coast; 2 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Solway Firth, South Solway Mosses; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Solway Firth; 1 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Upper Solway Flats & Marshes. 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, Drumburgh 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 Drumburgh

In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Drumburgh.

The most common application types near Drumburgh were advertising consent (1).

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