Whiteclosegate, Cumbria Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Whiteclosegate, Cumbria.
Cumbria · England · settlement
Planning applications in Whiteclosegate are administered by Cumberland Council. View the full Cumberland Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Whiteclosegate
Whiteclosegate is a quaint hamlet located in the Cumberland district of Cumbria, England. This small community offers a unique blend of rural charm and proximity to local amenities, making it a point of interest for those researching planning applications in the area.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £197,907 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Cumberland
- Parliamentary constituency: Carlisle
- LSOA: Carlisle 004B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Whiteclosegate.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Whiteclosegate.
- 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 Whiteclosegate based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
51 planning applications found near Whiteclosegate.
- - Turrim House, Rickerby, Carlisle, CA3 9AA
Variation Of Condition 2 (Approved Documents) Of Previously Approved Application 20/0451 (Erection Of 1no. Detached Dwelling With Integral Garage) To Remove The Integral Garage To Provide Additional L
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Carlisle | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - Rickerby Lodge, Rickerby Mews, Rickerby, Carlisle, CA3 9AA
Removal Of 1no. Oak Tree In Rickerby Conservation Area
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Carlisle | Date: 2025-11-17
View full details - - 31 Millcroft, Carlisle, CA3 0HX
Erection Of Enclosed Front Porch With Pitched Roof
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Carlisle | Date: 2025-09-23
View full details - - 37 Whiteclosegate, Carlisle, CA3 0JA
Erection Of Single Storey Rear Extension To Provide Kitchen/Dining Room & Snug Together With First Floor Side Extension To Provide Bathroom
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Carlisle | Date: 2025-02-28
View full details - - 9 Whiteclosegate, Carlisle, CA3 0JA
Erection Of Single Storey Rear Extension To Provide Additional Living Accommodation; First Floor Side Extension To Provide Bathroom; Installation Of 1no. Dormer To Rear Elevation To Facilitate Loft Co
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Carlisle | Date: 2025-01-08
View full details - - 21 Whiteclosegate, Carlisle, CA3 0JA
Erection Of Single Storey Rear Extension To Provide Enlarged Living/Dining/Kitchen Together With First Floor Side Extension To Provide Bathroom
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Carlisle | Date: 2023-10-09
View full details - - 26 Whiteclosegate, Carlisle, CA3 0JD
Non Material Amendment Of Previously Approved Application 22/0142
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Carlisle | Date: 2022-10-03
View full details - - Brackenthwaite, Whiteclosegate, Carlisle, CA3 0HY
Erection Of Detached Garage (Part Retrospective)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Carlisle | Date: 2022-03-09
View full details - - 26 Whiteclosegate, Carlisle, CA3 0JD
Erection Of Single Storey Front, Side & Rear Extensions To Provide Porch, Utility Room, 1no. En Suite Bedroom & Orangery; Internal Layout Alterations And Associated External Works (Revised Application
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Carlisle | Date: 2022-02-18
View full details - - Land to the rear of Little Drawdykes, 4 Whiteclosegate, Carlisle, CA3 0JD
Erection Of 2no. Dwellings (Outline)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Carlisle | Date: 2021-12-22
View full details - - Outbuilding at The Lodge, 34 Whiteclosegate, Carlisle, CA3 0JD
Conversion Of Outbuilding To Form 1no. Dwelling
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Carlisle | Date: 2021-12-07
View full details - - 26 Whiteclosegate, Carlisle, CA3 0JD
Erection Of Single Storey Front, Side & Rear Extensions To Provide Portico, Utility Room, 1no. En Suite Bedroom, Study & Orangery; Internal Layout Alterations And Associated External Works
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Carlisle | Date: 2021-03-30
View full details - - 25 Whiteclosegate, Carlisle, CA3 0JA
Change Of Use Of Agricultural Land To Garden (Retrospective/Revised Application)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Carlisle | Date: 2020-10-02
View full details - - Hylcroft, 33 Whiteclosegate, Carlisle, CA3 0JA
Erection Of First Floor Rear Extension To Provide Shower Room
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Carlisle | Date: 2020-09-14
View full details - - 39 Whiteclosegate, Carlisle, CA3 0JA
Change Of Use Of Agricultural Land To Residential; Together With Erection Of Single Storey Side And Rear Extension To Provide Dining Room
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Carlisle | Date: 2020-04-07
View full details - - Brackenthwaite, Whiteclosegate, Carlisle, CA3 0HY
Conversion And Extension Of Existing Detached Garage/Accommodation To Provide Annexe
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Carlisle | Date: 2020-02-13
View full details - - 25 Whiteclosegate, Carlisle, CA3 0JA
Change Of Use Of Agricultural Land To Garden (Retrospective)
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Carlisle | Date: 2019-07-30
View full details - - 36 Whiteclosegate, Carlisle, CA3 0JB
Change Of Use From Dwelling To Residential Care Home For People With Learning Disabilities Including Conversion Of Detached Garage Into Accommodation
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Carlisle | Date: 2019-03-04
View full details - - 39 Whiteclosegate, Carlisle, CA3 0JA
Single Storey Rear Extension To Provide Dining Room
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Carlisle | Date: 2019-02-06
View full details - - 29 Whiteclosegate, Carlisle, CA3 0JA
Change Of Use Of Agricultural Land To Garden
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Carlisle | Date: 2018-06-05
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A brief summary of Whiteclosegate in Cumbria
Whiteclosegate is a quaint hamlet located in the Cumberland district of Cumbria, England. This small community offers a unique blend of rural charm and proximity to local amenities, making it a point of interest for those researching planning applications in the area.
Property prices in Whiteclosegate show an average sale price of £197,907, 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 Whiteclosegate a particularly low-crime area.
Whiteclosegate has 4 conservation areas within its boundaries: Rickerby, Chatsworth Square and Portland Square, Tarraby, Stanwix. 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 Whiteclosegate 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Whiteclosegate 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 Whiteclosegate
In the last 24 months, 11 planning applications were submitted near Whiteclosegate. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 44 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Whiteclosegate may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 44 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Whiteclosegate were full planning applications (3), tree works (3), discharge of conditions (3). Full planning applications account for 27% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 1 was dismissed (50% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Knowefield planning applications
- Rickerby planning applications
- Linstock planning applications
- Tarraby planning applications
- Stanwix planning applications
- Belah planning applications
- Edentown planning applications
- Brunstock planning applications
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.