Great Corby, Cumbria Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Great Corby, Cumbria.
Cumbria · England · settlement
Planning applications in Great Corby are administered by Cumberland Council. View the full Cumberland Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Great Corby
Great Corby is a picturesque village located in northern Cumbria, England, situated above the scenic gorge of the River Eden. It is connected to the nearby village of Wetheral by a railway viaduct on the Tyne Valley Line, which serves the route from Newcastle to Carlisle. Residents of Great Corby benefit from easy access to Wetheral's railway station via a pedestrian footpath, making it a convenient location for those considering planning applications in the area.
Population: 2,157
District: Wetheral
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £197,907 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Cumberland
- Parliamentary constituency: Carlisle
- LSOA: Carlisle 004F
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Great Corby.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Great Corby.
- 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 Great Corby based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
10 planning applications found near Great Corby.
- 26/0029/AGD - Land South of Corby Castle Lodge (Foxhole Bank), Corby Castle, Great Corby, Carlisle. CA4 8LR
Replacement And Extension Of Existing Agricultural Track
Status: Undecided | Council: Cumberland | Date: 2026-06-12 - 26/0182 - Corner Stones, Sandy Lane, Great Corby, Carlisle, CA4 8NQ
Proposed Single Storey Front And Rear Extensions To Provide Additional Living Accomodation; Insta...
Status: Undecided | Council: Cumberland | Date: 2026-03-30 - - Corby Castle Estate, Great Corby, Carlisle, CA4 8LR
Erection Of Freestanding CCTV Camera At Principal Entrance Gate & Replacement CCTV Camera To Brewery Wall At Secondary Entrance Gate At Brewery Entrance
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Carlisle | Date: 2026-03-13
View full details - - 9 The Orchard, Great Corby, Carlisle, CA4 8LS
Removal Of 1no. Magnolia Tree In Great Corby Conservation Area
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Carlisle | Date: 2025-10-15
View full details - - Great Corby Primary School, Sandy Lane, Great Corby, Carlisle, CA4 8NE
Installation Of Solar Panels To Roof (LBC)
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Carlisle | Date: 2025-04-28
View full details - - Great Corby Primary School, Sandy Lane, Great Corby, Carlisle, CA4 8NE
Installation Of Solar Panels To Roof
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Carlisle | Date: 2025-04-28
View full details - - Land adjacent Howard Cottage, Great Corby, Carlisle, CA4 8LL
Works To 1no. Cherry Tree In Great Corby Conservation Area
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Carlisle | Date: 2025-02-11
View full details - - 7 Woodlands, Great Corby, Carlisle, CA4 8LX
Crown Reduction Of Up To 30% To 2no. Silver Birch Trees
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Carlisle | Date: 2024-06-21
View full details - - Green to the south of Brook Villa, Sandy Lane, Great Corby, Carlisle, CA4 8NE
Crown Lift & Crown Reduction To 1no. Lime Tree In Great Corby Conservation Area
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Carlisle | Date: 2023-07-20
View full details - - Green to the north of The Queen Inn, Ferry Walk, Great Corby, CA4 8LR
Crown Lift & Crown Reduction To 1no. Willow Tree In Great Corby Conservation Area
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Carlisle | Date: 2023-07-20
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A brief summary of Great Corby in Cumbria
Great Corby is a picturesque village located in northern Cumbria, England, situated above the scenic gorge of the River Eden. It is connected to the nearby village of Wetheral by a railway viaduct on the Tyne Valley Line, which serves the route from Newcastle to Carlisle. Residents of Great Corby benefit from easy access to Wetheral's railway station via a pedestrian footpath, making it a convenient location for those considering planning applications in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 2,157. It sits within the Wetheral district.
Property prices in Great Corby show an average sale price of £197,907, 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 Great Corby a particularly low-crime area.
Great Corby has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Great Corby, Wetheral. 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 Great Corby includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): River Eden and Tributaries SSSI; 6 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Great Corby 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 Great Corby
In the last 24 months, 10 planning applications were submitted near Great Corby. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 49 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Great Corby may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 49 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Great Corby were tree works (5), full planning applications (2), listed building and heritage (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
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