Old Carlisle, Cumbria Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Old Carlisle, Cumbria.
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About Old Carlisle
Old Carlisle is a village situated in the civil parish of Westward, within the Cumberland unitary authority area of Cumbria, England. Nestled by the River Waver, this historic location was once part of Cumberland prior to the local government reorganisation in 1974, making it a point of interest for planning applications in the region.
District: Westward
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £243,453 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Cumberland
- Parliamentary constituency: Penrith and Solway
- LSOA: Allerdale 001C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Old Carlisle.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Old Carlisle.
- 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 Old Carlisle based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
1 planning application found near Old Carlisle.
- - Cunningarth, Westward, Wigton CA7 8LL
Prior notification for the extension of existing grain store
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2026-02-04
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A brief summary of Old Carlisle in Cumbria
Old Carlisle is a village situated in the civil parish of Westward, within the Cumberland unitary authority area of Cumbria, England. Nestled by the River Waver, this historic location was once part of Cumberland prior to the local government reorganisation in 1974, making it a point of interest for planning applications in the region. It sits within the Westward district.
Property prices in Old Carlisle show an average sale price of £243,453, 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 Old Carlisle a particularly low-crime area.
Old Carlisle has one conservation area within its boundaries: Wigton. 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 Old Carlisle includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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, Old Carlisle 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 Old Carlisle
In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near Old Carlisle. Of these, 86% were approved, with an average decision time of 42 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Old Carlisle maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision time of 42 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Old Carlisle were full planning applications (5), outline applications (3), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 56% 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, 2 medium-scale applications, 6 smaller schemes were submitted.
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.