Longtown, Cumbria Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Longtown, Cumbria.
Cumbria · England · settlement
Planning applications in Longtown are administered by Cumberland Council. View the full Cumberland Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Longtown
Longtown, located just south of the Scottish Border in Cumbria's historic county of Cumberland, is a vibrant market town known for its significant sheep market. The town played a crucial role during the 2001 United Kingdom foot-and-mouth crisis. Nearby, the historic Arthuret Church, dedicated to Saint Michael and All Angels, adds to the area's cultural heritage, making it an important location for anyone considering planning applications in the region.
Population: 3,000
District: Arthuret
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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 001C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Longtown.
- 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 Longtown based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
177 planning applications found near Longtown.
- 26/0212 - Land adj to 19 Bellsfield, Old Road, Longtown, CA6 5XS
Discharge Of Conditions 14 (Materials); 15 (Hard Surface Details); 16 (Boundary Treatments); 17 (...
Status: Undecided | Council: Cumberland | Date: 2026-04-15 - - Land to south east of St Michaels Drive, Brampton Road, Longtown CA6 5FB
Variation Of Condition 2 (Approved Documents) Of Previously Approved Permission 22/0822 (Erection Of 62no. Dwellings With Associated Infrastructure) To Substitute The Approved Landscape Plan For An Up
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Carlisle | Date: 2025-11-13
View full details - - Land adj to 19 Bellsfield, Old Road, Longtown, CA6 5XS
Discharge Of Conditions 4 (Surface Water Drainage Scheme); 5 (Foul Drainage); 6 (Floor Levels); 7 (Tree Protection); 8 (Carriageway Details); 9 (Provision Of Ramps); 10 (On Site Parking); 11 (Construc
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Carlisle | Date: 2025-10-15
View full details - - 41 English Street, Longtown, Carlisle, CA6 5SE
Erection Of First Floor Rear Extension To Provide 2no. Bedrooms (1no. With Juliette Balcony)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Carlisle | Date: 2025-08-28
View full details - - Land to south east of St Michaels Drive, Brampton Road, Longtown CA6 5FB
Discharge Of Conditions 3 (Materials); 4 (Landscaping Scheme) & 12 (Sustainable Drainage Management & Maintenance Plan) Of Previously Approved Application 22/0822
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Carlisle | Date: 2025-06-23
View full details - - Norseland, 2 Netherby Road, Longtown, Carlisle, CA6 5NS
Reduce 5no. Lime Trees In Longtown Conservation Area
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Carlisle | Date: 2025-02-20
View full details - - 2 The Dell, Longtown, Carlisle, CA6 5BF
Erection Of Single Storey Rear Extension To Provide Larger Sunroom & Utility Together With Erection Of Detached Garage
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Carlisle | Date: 2024-09-09
View full details - - Land to south east of St Michaels Drive, Brampton Road, Longtown CA6 5FB
Discharge Of Conditions 4 (Landscaping Scheme) & 6 (Trees & Hedge Protection) Of Previously Approved Permission 22/0822
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Carlisle | Date: 2024-09-09
View full details - - Land to south east of, St Michaels Drive, Brampton Road, Longtown, CA6 5FA
Non Material Amendment Of Previously Approved Permission 22/0822 To Revise House Types To Introduce Greater Number Complying With Nationally Described Space Standards
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Carlisle | Date: 2024-08-01
View full details - - Land to south east of St Michaels Drive, Brampton Road, Longtown CA6 5FB
Discharge Of Conditions 9 (Wildlife Enhancement Measures); 11 (Surface Water Drainage Scheme & Foul Water Drainage Scheme); 13 (Carriageway, Footways, Footpaths, Cycleways); 17 (Construction Traffic M
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Carlisle | Date: 2024-07-18
View full details - - Land east of 16, Claremont Drive, Longtown
Work To 1no. Lime Tree Subject To TPO272
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Carlisle | Date: 2024-07-08
View full details - - Land adj to 19 Bellsfield, Old Road, Longtown, CA6 5XS
Erection of 10no. Dwellings (Reserved Matters Application Pursuant To Outline Consent 21/0060)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Carlisle | Date: 2024-05-02
View full details - - Land west of Briar Lea, Longtown, Carlisle
Demolition Of Redundant Warehouse; Erection Of 60no. Dwellings And Associated Infrastructure
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Carlisle | Date: 2024-02-12
View full details - - Norseland, 2 Netherby Road, Longtown, Carlisle, CA6 5NS
Reduce 1no. Oak Tree By 30% In Longtown Conservation Area
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Carlisle | Date: 2023-11-30
View full details - - 39 English Street, Longtown, Carlisle, CA6 5SE
Erection Of Single Storey Rear Extension To Provide Dining Room; Erection Of First Floor Rear Extension Over Existing Utility To Provide 1no. Bedroom; Rendering Of Rear Elevation; Replacement Of Pitch
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Carlisle | Date: 2023-05-22
View full details - - 13 Arthuret Drive, Longtown, Carlisle, CA6 5SG
Installation Of Integrated Solar Panels & Replacement Of Existing Concrete Roof Tiles With Natural Slate
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Carlisle | Date: 2023-02-21
View full details - - Esk Vale, Carlisle Road, Longtown, Carlisle, CA6 5SQ
Erection Of First Floor Rear Extension To Provide 2no. Extended Bedrooms & Bathroom & Associated Re-roofing Works
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Carlisle | Date: 2022-11-15
View full details - - Land to south east of St Michaels Drive, Brampton Road, Longtown CA6 5FB
Erection Of 62no. Dwellings With Associated Infrastructure
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Carlisle | Date: 2022-11-01
View full details - - Catholic Church Of Our Lady of Good Counsel, Burn Street, Longtown, Carlisle, CA6 5TB
Demolition Of the Catholic Church Of Our Lady of Good Counsel, Lock-up Garages and Cottage
Status: Conditions | Type: Other | Council: Carlisle | Date: 2021-11-10
View full details - - Land to the east of Briar Lea Court, Longtown, CA6 5YS
Non Material Amendment Of Previously Approved Application 16/0868 To Reposition Plots 41, 42 & 43
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Carlisle | Date: 2021-07-27
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A brief summary of Longtown in Cumbria
Longtown, located just south of the Scottish Border in Cumbria's historic county of Cumberland, is a vibrant market town known for its significant sheep market. The town played a crucial role during the 2001 United Kingdom foot-and-mouth crisis. Nearby, the historic Arthuret Church, dedicated to Saint Michael and All Angels, adds to the area's cultural heritage, making it an important location for anyone considering planning applications in the region. The settlement has a population of approximately 3,000. It sits within the Arthuret district.
Property prices in Longtown 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 Longtown a particularly low-crime area.
Longtown has one conservation area within its boundaries: Longtown. 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Longtown includes 4 Ancient Woodland sites. 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, Longtown 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 Longtown
In the last 24 months, 29 planning applications were submitted near Longtown. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 65 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Longtown may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 65 days on average, decisions near Longtown slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Longtown were full planning applications (9), discharge of conditions (9), tree works (3). Full planning applications account for 31% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 24 smaller schemes were submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 21 applications
- Refused: 0 applications
- Awaiting decision: 8 applications
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