Harker Grid Sub Station, Harker, Carlisle

1. 15 Sep 2025

   Received by Cumberland

2. 14 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 10 November 2025, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

   Cumberland took a median of 56 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with Cumberland for determination. The council publicises it, consults neighbours and technical bodies where required, and weighs the responses against local and national planning policy.

The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development, though extensions of time are common. Comments carry most weight while the case is undecided, so check the council portal for the deadline if you want to respond.

An outline application tests the principle of developing a site before the detail is worked up. Some or all of the particulars, such as appearance, layout, scale, access and landscaping, are held back as reserved matters for later approval. Permission at outline stage does not by itself allow building to start; the reserved matters must be approved first.

More on outline applications in our guide

• Land to the East of Harker Substation, Rockcliffe, Carlisle, CA6 4DQ

  26/0003/HDG Submitted 24 Feb 2026 0m away

  Removal Of Section Of Hedgerow For Installation Of Cabling

  Granted Trees 9 docs

• Land North of Harker Grid Sub Station, Harker, Carlisle

  26/0354 Submitted 25 Jun 2026 0m away

  Non Material Amendment Of Previously Approved Permission 22/0981 (Proposed Extension To Harker Substation As Part Of The Harker Energy Enablement Project Comprising Substation Buildings, Supergrid Transformers, Busbars & Switchgear, Diesel Generator, Mechanically Switched Capacitor, Associated Landscaping And Biodiversity Enhancement, Drainage, Internal Access Roads And Parking, Lighting & CCTV, Fencing & New Site Access)

  Decided Amendments Extension 12 docs

• Harker Substation, Harker Road Ends, Low Harker, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA6 4DQ

  12/0057 Submitted 27 Jan 2012 261m away

  Installation Of Two Mechanically Switched Capacitor Units (MSC) Along With Associated Security Fencing And Landscaping

  Granted Full applications 12 docs

• Harker Substation, Harker Road Ends, Low Harker, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA6 4DQ

  14/0133 Submitted 20 Feb 2014 261m away

  Non Material Amendment (Alterations To Landscaping Scheme) Of Previously Approved Planning Permission 12/0057

  Decided Amendments

• Harker Grid Sub Station, Harker, Carlisle, CA6 4DQ

  12/0958 Submitted 19 Nov 2012 261m away

  Non Material Amendment (Alterations To Construction Access) Of Previously Approved Permission 12/0057

  Decided Amendments 1 doc

• Land Adjacent Ghyll Bank Caravan Site, Low Harker, Carlisle, CA6 4DH

  13/0591 Submitted 31 Jul 2013 334m away

  Variation Of Condition 2 (Approved Documents) Of Previously Approved Application 12/0722

  Granted Amendments 6 docs

• OUT/2025/0004 Granted

  Rose Bank, Main Road, Great Clifton, Workington, CA14 1TR

  Outline permission with access, layout and scale for the construction of a new detached dwelling

  28 Aug 2025 Outline
• PIP/2026/0004 Awaiting decision

  St Ursulas (former school), Burnfoot, Wigton, CA7 9HL

  Proposed demolition of former sports hall and erection of residential development.

  20 Aug 2026 Outline
• PIP/2026/0003 Awaiting decision

  Land to the east of 6 Stile Croft, Oulton, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 0NL

  Erection of three to five dwellings.

  6 Aug 2026 Outline
• 4/26/2193/PIP Granted

  BARF SYKE, BARFS ROAD, DISTINGTON

  APPLICATION FOR PERMISSION IN PRINCIPLE FOR RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT

  11 Jun 2026 Outline
• 4/26/2208/PIP Refused

  26 NORTH ROAD, WHITEHAVEN

  PERMISSION IN PRINCIPLE APPLICATION FOR A THREE BEDROOM DORMER BUNGALOW

  30 Jun 2026 Outline