What have your neighbours been up to? Plans lodged in North Cumbria this week
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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