Houghton, Cumbria Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Houghton, Cumbria.
Cumbria · England · settlement
Planning applications in Houghton are administered by Cumberland Council. View the full Cumberland Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Houghton
Houghton is a village located north of Carlisle in Cumbria, England, and serves as the largest settlement in the civil parish of Stanwix Rural. The historic Hadrian's Wall runs to the south of the village, near Whiteclosegate. As of 2018, Houghton had an estimated population of 1,168, a significant increase from the 369 residents recorded in the 1870-72 Imperial Gazetteer. This growth may influence planning applications and development opportunities in the area.
Population: 1,168
District: Stanwix Rural
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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 003E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Houghton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Houghton.
- 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 Houghton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
141 planning applications found near Houghton.
- 26/0033/AGD - Susans Farm, 145 Houghton Road, Houghton, Carlisle, CA3 0LD
Extension To Existing Hardstanding
Status: Undecided | Council: Cumberland | Date: 2026-07-01 - - Susans Farm, 145 Houghton Road, Houghton, Carlisle, CA3 0LD
Extension To Existing Hardstanding
Status: Undecided | Type: Other | Council: Carlisle | Date: 2026-06-30
View full details - - 44 Jackson Road, Houghton, Carlisle, CA3 0NX
Erection Of Two Storey Side Extension To Provide Lounge & Store/Gym On Ground Floor With En-Suite Bedroom Above Together With Porch To Front Elevation; Replacement Of Rear Low Level Flat Roof With New
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Carlisle | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - Lodge Cottage, Brunstock Lane, Houghton, Carlisle, CA6 4JE
Crown Reduction To 2no. Oak Trees Subject To TPO213
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Carlisle | Date: 2025-11-11
View full details - - 5 Smithy Croft, Houghton, Carlisle, CA3 0NS
Erection Of Two Storey Side Extension To Provide Living Room, Utility Room, Snug, And Shower Room On Ground Floor With 2no. Bedrooms (1no. En Suite) Above; Erection Of Single Storey Rear Extension To
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Carlisle | Date: 2025-11-07
View full details - - Land to the East of Stonedale Farm, The Green, Houghton, Carlisle, CA3 0LN
Erection Of General Purpose Implement Store
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Carlisle | Date: 2025-02-11
View full details - - Part Field No 5300 at Stonedale Farm, The Green, Houghton, Carlisle, CA3 0LN
Erection Of Agricultural Shed
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Other | Council: Carlisle | Date: 2024-10-01
View full details - - Land adjacent to Knotty Ash, Houghton, Carlisle, CA3 0LH
Erection Of Agricultural Storage Building
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Carlisle | Date: 2024-07-31
View full details - - Stonedale Farm, The Green, Houghton, Carlisle, CA3 0LN
Siting Of A Residential Caravan To Be Occupied In Conjunction With The Existing Equestrian/Agricultural Business
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Carlisle | Date: 2023-05-26
View full details - - Westbank Cottage, 22 The Green, Houghton, Carlisle, CA3 0NF
Change Of Use From Residential To Photography Studio On Ground Floor And Massage/Beauty Therapist On First Floor
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Carlisle | Date: 2023-03-09
View full details - - 9 The Green, Houghton, Carlisle, CA3 0LW
Certificate Of Proposed Lawfulness For The Erection Of A Rear Dormer Extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Carlisle | Date: 2022-07-08
View full details - - Land to the rear of South View, The Green, Houghton, Carlisle, CA3 0LN
Discharge Of Conditions 3 (Landscaping Scheme) & 4 (Surface Water Drainage) Of Previously Approved Application 21/0951
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Carlisle | Date: 2022-06-22
View full details - - Stonedale Farm, The Green, Houghton, Carlisle, CA3 0LN
Erection Of General Purpose Implement Store And Extension To Existing Hardstanding
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Carlisle | Date: 2022-05-27
View full details - - Land to the Rear of South View, The Green, Houghton, Carlisle, CA3 0LN
Discharge Of Conditions 3 (Surface Water Drainage Scheme); 4 (Foul Drainage) & 6 (Floor Levels) Of Previously Approved Application 19/0348
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Carlisle | Date: 2022-04-19
View full details - - Land to the Rear of South View, The Green, Houghton, Carlisle, CA3 0LN
Discharge Of Conditions 5 (Parking During Construction); 7 (Materials); 8 (Hard Surface Finishes) & 9 (Boundary Treatments) Of Previously Approved Application 19/0348
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Carlisle | Date: 2022-04-06
View full details - - Gosling Sike Farm, Houghton Road, Houghton, Carlisle, CA3 0LD
Erection Of Detached Wooden Building To House A Seed Bank
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Carlisle | Date: 2022-02-23
View full details - - Ghylldell, 16 Orchard Lane, Houghton, Carlisle, CA3 0LY
Erection Of Single Storey Front Extension To Provide Sunroom
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Carlisle | Date: 2022-01-14
View full details - - 6 Houghton Road North, Houghton, Carlisle, CA3 0NL
Erection Of Two Storey Side Extension To Provide Garage & Utility On Ground Floor With En-Suite Bedroom Above Together With Single Storey Front Extension To Provide Covered Porch
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Carlisle | Date: 2021-12-03
View full details - - Land to the rear of South View, The Green, Houghton, Carlisle, CA3 0LN
Erection Of Agricultural Building (Revision To Application 14/0678/Part Retrospective)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Carlisle | Date: 2021-10-06
View full details - - Gosling Sike Farm, Houghton Road, Houghton, Carlisle, CA3 0LD
Erection Of 1no. Polytunnel & 1no. Greenhouse
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Carlisle | Date: 2021-09-28
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A brief summary of Houghton in Cumbria
Houghton is a village located north of Carlisle in Cumbria, England, and serves as the largest settlement in the civil parish of Stanwix Rural. The historic Hadrian's Wall runs to the south of the village, near Whiteclosegate. As of 2018, Houghton had an estimated population of 1,168, a significant increase from the 369 residents recorded in the 1870-72 Imperial Gazetteer. This growth may influence planning applications and development opportunities in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,168. It sits within the Stanwix Rural district.
Property prices in Houghton 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 Houghton a particularly low-crime area.
Houghton has one conservation area within its boundaries: Tarraby. 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Houghton 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 Houghton
In the last 24 months, 27 planning applications were submitted near Houghton. Of these, 78% were approved, with an average decision time of 55 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Houghton.
The average decision time of 55 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Houghton were full planning applications (13), other applications (4), outline applications (3). Full planning applications account for 48% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
6 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 3 were dismissed (40% success rate).
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