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Planning in Great Corby

Approved
100%
14 of 14 decided
Decision time
about 9 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Great Corby in the last 24 months, from Cumberland Council's planning register.

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Around Great Corby

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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. 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 are currently no active flood warnings for the Great Corby area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Great Corby a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Great Corby has 8 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Great Corby, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 18 planning applications were submitted near Great Corby. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 63 days.

The most common types were tree works (5), full planning applications (2), listed building and heritage (1).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Great Corby?
In the last 24 months, 18 planning applications were submitted near Great Corby. The approval rate is 100%.
How long do planning decisions take near Great Corby?
The average planning decision time near Great Corby is 63 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate near Great Corby?
The planning approval rate near Great Corby is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Great Corby?
The most common type of planning application near Great Corby is tree works applications, with 5 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Great Corby?
You can search and track planning applications near Great Corby on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.