What have your neighbours been up to? Plans lodged in North Cumbria this week
Multiple planning applications were submitted to Cumberland Council for the North Cumbria region this week, including proposals for home extensions, and renewable energy installations.
Below is a summary of the most recent applications lodged with Cumberland Council:
9 Lingyclose Road, Dalston, Carlisle, CA5 7LB. Demolition of existing detached double garage and erection of a two-storey detached car port with gym. Ref. No: 25/0351
East Island Cottage, Lanercost, Brampton, CA8 2HL. Demolition of existing flat roof extension and erection of single and two-storey side extension. Ref. No: 25/0344
Alstonby Grange, Westlinton, Carlisle, CA6 6AF. Conversion of office to one apartment for residential use, as reserved matters subject to outline approval. Ref. No: 25/0345
The Crew, Roadhead, Carlisle, CA6 6PH. Erection of a general purpose agricultural building. Ref. No: 25/0029/AGD
20 Brampton Road, Carlisle, CA3 9AW. Installation of ten rear roof-mounted solar panels. Ref. No: 25/0340
98 Greenacres, Wetheral, Carlisle, CA4 8LD. Erection of single-storey side, rear and front extensions to provide a garden room, study, and larger kitchen. Ref. No: 25/0336
4 Croft Park, Wetheral, Carlisle, CA4 8JH. Demolition of existing flat roof extension and garage, and erection of single-storey side extension with garage. Ref. No: 25/0341
Draughtsike Wood, North East of Easton, Longtown. Construction of new access for timber extraction. Ref. No: 25/0339
2-2a Lowther Street, Carlisle, CA3 8DA. Change of use from shop to cafe/bar. Ref. No: 25/0335
Flower House, Cumrew, Heads Nook, CA8 9DH. Installation of ground-mounted solar photovoltaic Smartflower, erection of car port, and erection of greenhouse. Ref. No: 25/0326
Citadel Railway Station, Court Square, Carlisle, CA1 1QZ. Discharge of conditions 6 (lighting columns), 7 (cycle stands), and 10 (archaeological watching brief) of previous permission. Ref. No: 25/0320
Citadel Railway Station, Court Square, Carlisle, CA1 1QZ. Discharge of conditions 3 (hard surface finishes) and 4 (landscaping) of previously approved permission. Ref. No: 25/0319
Land to the south of Tempest Tower, Little Orton, Carlisle, CA5 6EP. Formation of slurry lagoon with impermeable floating cover. Ref. No: 25/0316
Camelot Caravan Park, Longtown, Carlisle, CA6 5SZ. Discharge of conditions 6 (foul water drainage), 7 (surface water drainage), and 8 (landscaping scheme) of previous approval. Ref. No: 25/0305
Carlisle Diesel Depot, Upperby, Carlisle, CA1 2NS. Erection of a 140-metre long canopy building to provide sheltered storage for historic steam locomotives. Ref. No: 25/0285
86-88 English Street, Carlisle, CA3 8HP. Alterations to existing shopfront. Ref. No: 25/0203
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