How long do planning decisions take near Mellguards?

The average planning decision time near Mellguards is 71 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 Mellguards?

The planning approval rate near Mellguards is 50%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Mellguards?

The most common type of planning application near Mellguards is listed building consent applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Mellguards?

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Mellguards, Cumbria Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Mellguards, Cumbria.

Cumbria · England · settlement

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Town Insights

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 007A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Mellguards.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Mellguards.

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 Mellguards based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

6 planning applications found near Mellguards.

- Mellguards Farm Mellguards Southwaite CARLISLE CA4 0LE
Listed Building Consent for repairs and alterations to restore and refurbish the farmhouse.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2025-12-24
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- Barn at Mellguards Farm Mellguards Southwaite Carlisle CA4 0LE
Prior Notification under schedule 2, part 3, class Q, for the change of use of an agricultural building to 3no dwellinghouses.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2025-10-20
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- Barn at Mellguards Farm Mellguards Southwaite Carlisle CA4 0LE
Prior Notification under schedule 2, part 3, class Q, for the change of use of an agricultural building to a dwellinghouse.
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2025-01-22
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- Station House Southwaite Carlisle CA4 0JR
Proposed erection of detached covered carport and associated garage, together with relocation of oil storage tank.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2024-05-01
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- Dalegarth Southwaite Carlisle CA4 0LB
Replacement of existing workshop with new workshop.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2024-03-27
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- Southwaite Motorway Services Area North Broadfield Southwaite Carlisle CA4 0NT
Installation of electrical infrastructure.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Westmorland and Furness | Date: 2024-03-20
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A brief summary of Mellguards in Cumbria

Mellguards is a settlement located in Cumbria, England.

Property prices in Mellguards 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 Mellguards a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Mellguards includes 3 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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Planning Activity in Mellguards

In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Mellguards. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 71 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 Mellguards.

The average decision period of 71 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Mellguards were listed building and heritage (2), discharge of conditions (2), amendments (2). The high proportion of heritage applications reflects the historic character of the area and the presence of listed buildings or conservation areas nearby.

In terms of development scale, 3 medium-scale applications, 4 smaller schemes were submitted.

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