How long do planning decisions take near Sebergham?

The average planning decision time near Sebergham is 43 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 Sebergham?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Sebergham?

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

How can I track planning applications near Sebergham?

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Sebergham, Cumbria Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Sebergham, Cumbria.

Cumbria · England · settlement

Planning applications in Sebergham are administered by Cumberland Council. View the full Cumberland Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Sebergham

Sebergham is a quaint village and civil parish situated in the Cumberland district of Cumbria, England. Located along the B5305 road, it lies south of Carlisle and southeast of Wigton. As of the 2011 Census, the population of the parish, which includes the nearby area of Welton, was recorded at 365 residents, making it a small but vibrant community.

Population: 352 (2021)

District: Allerdale

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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: Penrith and Solway
LSOA: Carlisle 013I

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Sebergham.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Sebergham based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Sebergham.

- Lonning Foot, Sebergham CA5 7HP
Renovation and refurbishment of Lonning Foot, including installation of new windows to match existing, new internal doors and 2No Fuel stoves. Installation of external antenna for domestic internet co
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2026-05-07
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- Bridge End, Sebergham, Carlisle CA5 7HR
Listed building consent for demolition of existing timber conservatory and replacement with aluminium glazed conservatory using existing base/walls
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2024-06-19
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A brief summary of Sebergham in Cumbria

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

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Sebergham includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): River Eden and Tributaries SSSI; 7 Ancient Woodland sites; 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 Sebergham

In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Sebergham. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 43 days.

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

The average decision time of 43 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Sebergham were listed building and heritage (2), full planning applications (1). The high proportion of heritage applications reflects the historic character of the area and the presence of listed buildings or conservation areas nearby.

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