Longtown, Cumbria Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Longtown, Cumbria.
Cumbria · England · settlement
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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Property Prices
Average property sale price: £220,699 (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 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Longtown.
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
2 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 - - 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
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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 £220,699, 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, 4 planning applications were submitted near Longtown. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 41 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.
The average decision time of 41 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Longtown were full planning applications (1), tree works (1), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 25% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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