Little Orton, Cumbria Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Little Orton, Cumbria.
Cumbria · England · settlement
Planning applications in Little Orton are administered by Cumberland Council. View the full Cumberland Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Little Orton
Little Orton is a quaint hamlet located within the civil parish of Orton, part of the Cumberland district in Cumbria, England. This picturesque area offers a blend of rural charm and community spirit, making it an interesting location for potential planning applications and development projects.
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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 012A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Little Orton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Little Orton.
- 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 Little Orton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
25 planning applications found near Little Orton.
- - Lake View, Little Orton, Carlisle, CA5 6EP
Erection Of Single Storey Rear Extension To Provide Sunroom
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Carlisle | Date: 2025-07-01
View full details - - Little Orton Farm, Little Orton, Carlisle, CA5 6EP
Roofing Over Existing Concrete Yard Between Cattle Buildings
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Carlisle | Date: 2025-06-05
View full details - - Little Orton Farm, Little Orton, Carlisle, CA5 6EP
Roofing Over Existing Cattle Loafing Yard
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Carlisle | Date: 2025-06-05
View full details - - Land adjacent to The Gables, Little Orton, Carlisle, CA5 6EP
Discharge Of Conditions 3 (Surface Water Drainage); 4 (Foul Drainage) & 7 (Parking During Construction) Of Previously Approved Application 23/0143
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Carlisle | Date: 2025-03-20
View full details - - Lake View, Little Orton, Carlisle, CA5 6EP
Erection Of Single Storey Extensions To Provide 2no. Bedrooms & Shower Room To Side Elevation,Together With Kitchen/Dining/Family Room To Rear Elevation; Erection Of Detached Double Garage And Associa
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Carlisle | Date: 2024-02-12
View full details - - Little Orton Farm, Little Orton, Carlisle, CA5 6EP
Erection Of Agricultural Building For Machinery
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Carlisle | Date: 2024-01-23
View full details - - Little Orton Farm, Little Orton, Carlisle, CA5 6EP
Erection Of Building To Cover Yard
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Carlisle | Date: 2023-10-13
View full details - - Little Orton Farm, Little Orton, Carlisle, CA5 6EP
Erection Of Slurry Store
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Other | Council: Carlisle | Date: 2023-04-20
View full details - - Little Orton Farm, Little Orton, Carlisle, CA5 6EP
Erection Of Agricultural Building For Crop Storage
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Carlisle | Date: 2022-12-16
View full details - - Croft Farm, Little Orton, Carlisle, CA5 6EP
Concreting Of Existing Area Of Farmyard
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Carlisle | Date: 2021-02-19
View full details - - Prior Rigg House, Prior Rigg Lane, Carlisle, CA2 7RG
Erection Of Single Storey Side Extension To Provide Additional Living Accommodation
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Carlisle | Date: 2018-12-18
View full details - - Little Orton Farm, Little Orton, Carlisle, CA5 6EP
Non Material Amendment Of Previously Approved Planning Permission 16/0568
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Carlisle | Date: 2018-06-07
View full details - - Little Orton Farm, Little Orton, Carlisle, CA5 6EP
Proposed Extension To Agricultural Building (Revised Application)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Carlisle | Date: 2016-06-21
View full details - - Prior Rigg, Prior Rigg Lane, Carlisle, CA2 7RG
Erection Of Storage Units
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Carlisle | Date: 2016-03-01
View full details - - Croft Farm, Little Orton, Carlisle, CA5 6EP
Erection Of Building For Storage Of Grains & Grass Crops
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Carlisle | Date: 2016-02-15
View full details - - Little Orton Farm, Little Orton, Carlisle, CA5 6EP
Proposed Extension To Agricultural Building
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Carlisle | Date: 2015-10-09
View full details - - Tempest Tower, Little Orton, Carlisle, CA5 6EP
Installation Of Underground Sump To Collect Water From Existing Land Drainage System (Part Retrospective)
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Carlisle | Date: 2015-05-13
View full details - - Little Orton Farm, Little Orton, Carlisle, CA5 6EP
Erection Of Steel Portal Framed Building For Storage Of Machinery And Cereal
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Carlisle | Date: 2015-05-07
View full details - - Unit 1 Prior Rigg, Prior Rigg Lane, Carlisle, CA2 7RG
Extension To Existing Building To Provide Workshop
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Carlisle | Date: 2014-08-27
View full details - - Little Orton Farm, Little Orton, Carlisle, CA5 6EP
Extension To Existing Silage Barn To Provide Crop Store
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Carlisle | Date: 2014-05-28
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A brief summary of Little Orton in Cumbria
Little Orton is a quaint hamlet located within the civil parish of Orton, part of the Cumberland district in Cumbria, England. This picturesque area offers a blend of rural charm and community spirit, making it an interesting location for potential planning applications and development projects.
Property prices in Little Orton 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 Little Orton a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Little Orton 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 Little Orton
In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Little Orton. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 53 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Little Orton may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 53 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Little Orton were full planning applications (5), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 83% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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