Westlinton, Cumbria Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Westlinton, Cumbria.
Cumbria · England · settlement
About Westlinton
Westlinton is a quaint village and civil parish in Cumbria, England, situated in the Cumberland district, just north of Carlisle along the A7 road connecting Carlisle and Longtown. The parish, which includes the nearby village of Blackford to the south, recorded a population of 380 in the 2011 census, up from 359 in 2001. The picturesque River Lyne runs to the north, marking the boundary of the parish and adding to the area’s charm for potential planning applications.
Population: 350 (2021)
District: Carlisle
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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 001C
Crime Statistics
5 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 5
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Westlinton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Westlinton.
- 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 Westlinton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
29 planning applications found near Westlinton.
- - Electricity Sub station to east of Lyne Holme, Westlinton
Certificate Of Proposed Lawful Development For The Erection Of A Switch House, 2.4m Palisade Fence & Access Road
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Carlisle | Date: 2025-11-20
View full details - - River View, 5 The Chestnuts, Westlinton, Carlisle, CA6 6AP
Erection Of Single Storey Side Extension To Provide Garage
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Carlisle | Date: 2022-08-10
View full details - - Lynegarth, Westlinton, Carlisle, CA6 6AA
Erection Of First Floor Extension And Two Storey Side Extension To Provide Family Room On Ground Floor With Additional Bedrooms, Balcony & Bathroom Above Together With Single Storey Front Extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Carlisle | Date: 2022-04-19
View full details - - Brenjulin, Westlinton, Carlisle, CA6 6AA
Erection Of Single Storey Side And Rear Extensions To Provide En-Suite Bedroom And Sunroom Together With Detached Garage And Studio
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Carlisle | Date: 2019-04-18
View full details - - Linden Lea, Westlinton, Carlisle, CA6 6AA
Erection Of A Single Storey Side And Rear Extension To The West Elevation To Provide A Utility Room, W.C., Study And Conservatory, And A Single Storey Side And Rear Extension To The East Elevation To
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Carlisle | Date: 2017-09-21
View full details - - Barrockstown Farm, Westlinton, Carlisle, CA6 6AE
Change Of Use To Site 5no. Glamping Pods In Paddock Adjacent To Existing Farm Buildings
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Carlisle | Date: 2017-02-23
View full details - - Orchard House, Westlinton, Carlisle, CA6 6AA
Proposed Porch To Front Elevation
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Carlisle | Date: 2009-09-15
View full details - - Mickledore, The Chestnuts, Westlinton, Carlisle, CA6 6AA
Erection Of Detached Garage
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Carlisle | Date: 2009-06-30
View full details - - Chestnut House, The Chestnuts, Westlinton, Carlisle, CA6 6AA
Replacement Of Existing Glazed Conservatory Roof With Slate Together With Modifications To The Roof Pitch
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Carlisle | Date: 2008-04-03
View full details - - Chestnut House, The Chestnuts, Westlinton, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA6 6AP
Two Storey Extension To Provide Garage And Day Area On Ground Floor With En-Suite Master Bedroom, Paint Room And Bedroom Above
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Carlisle | Date: 2007-11-22
View full details - - Plot 5 The Chestnuts, Westlinton, Carlisle, CA6 6AP
Erection of Dwelling ( Revised Proposal) (Retrospective)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Carlisle | Date: 2007-04-17
View full details - - Plot 4 The Chestnuts, Westlinton, Carlisle, CA6 6AP
Revised design proposal to dwelling (Installation of additional velux and location of garage)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Carlisle | Date: 2005-11-09
View full details - - Chestnut House, The Chestnuts, Westlinton, Cumbria, CA6 6AA
Erection of conservatory
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Carlisle | Date: 2005-08-10
View full details - - Riverview, 5 The Chestnuts, Westlinton, Carlisle, CA6 6AP
Erection of gazebo and garden shed
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Carlisle | Date: 2005-06-23
View full details - - Lyne Holme Farm, Westlinton, Carlisle, CA6 6AA
Change of use of redundant building to breeding kennels (revised proposal)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Carlisle | Date: 2005-03-08
View full details - - Heather Gate, Westlinton, Carlisle, CA6 6AD
Extension to provide kitchen/dining room
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Carlisle | Date: 2004-10-11
View full details - - Barrockstown Farm, Westlinton, Carlisle, CA6 6AE
Change of use of agricultural building to distribution centre for agricultural and garden machinery (retrospective).
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Carlisle | Date: 2004-08-23
View full details - - Lyne Holme Farm, Westlinton, Carlisle, CA6 6AA
Change of use,alteration and extension of existing buildings to form boarding and breeding kennels
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Carlisle | Date: 2004-08-18
View full details - - Plot 4 The Chestnuts, Westlinton, Carlisle, CA6 6AP
Revised house design for plot 4 (pursuant to approval 02/1094)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Carlisle | Date: 2004-07-22
View full details - - Lyne Holme Farm, Westlinton, Carlisle, CA6 6AA
Erection of replacement sales building and change of use of land for an outdoor storage and sales area
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Carlisle | Date: 2004-02-26
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A brief summary of Westlinton in Cumbria
Westlinton is a quaint village and civil parish in Cumbria, England, situated in the Cumberland district, just north of Carlisle along the A7 road connecting Carlisle and Longtown. The parish, which includes the nearby village of Blackford to the south, recorded a population of 380 in the 2011 census, up from 359 in 2001. The picturesque River Lyne runs to the north, marking the boundary of the parish and adding to the area’s charm for potential planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 350 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Carlisle district.
Property prices in Westlinton show an average sale price of £220,699, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
Neighbourhood safety in Westlinton is generally good, with just 5 crimes reported in the most recent period.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Westlinton includes 2 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 Westlinton
In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Westlinton. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 49 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Westlinton may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 49 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Westlinton were outline applications (1), discharge of conditions (1).
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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