How long do planning decisions take near Rickerby?

The average planning decision time near Rickerby is 52 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 Rickerby?

The planning approval rate near Rickerby is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Rickerby?

The most common type of planning application near Rickerby is full planning applications, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Rickerby?

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Rickerby, Cumbria Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Rickerby, Cumbria.

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About Rickerby

Rickerby is a quaint village located in the civil parish of Stanwix Rural, within the Cumberland district of Cumbria, England, just a stone's throw from Carlisle and adjacent to the River Eden. Historically significant, it had a population of 97 in the early 1870s and traces its lineage back to Richard de Tilliol of Scaleby Castle, with notable residents like Adam de Rickerby around 1230. The nearby Rickerby Park adds to the village's charm, making it an interesting area for planning applications and developments.

District: Stanwix Rural

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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 010F

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Rickerby.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Rickerby based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Rickerby.

- Avalon, Rickerby, Carlisle, CA3 9AA
Removal Of 1no. Willow Tree & 3no. Cypress Leylandii In Rickerby Conservation Area
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Carlisle | Date: 2026-03-02
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A brief summary of Rickerby in Cumbria

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

Rickerby has 9 conservation areas within its boundaries: Rickerby, Chatsworth Square and Portland Square, Wood Street, Botcherby, Carlisle-Settle Railway, Carlisle City Centre, Tarraby, Victoria Road, Botcherby, Stanwix, Botchergate. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Rickerby includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): River Eden and Tributaries SSSI; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): River Eden. 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 Rickerby

In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near Rickerby. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 52 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Rickerby may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision time of 52 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Rickerby were full planning applications (4), tree works (4). Full planning applications account for 44% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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