Planning Conservation
Carlisle has a fascinating history with several historic towns
and villages. We have 19 conservation areas and over 1500 listed
buildings. Our Heritage Officer can provide guidance and
advice about conservation areas and listed buildings in Carlisle
District on 01228 817000 or email
edadmin@carlisle.gov.uk.
As well as conservation areas and listed buildings, Carlisle has
one area, Stanwix, subject to an Article 4(2) Direction.
This is a means by which the City Council can control various types
of minor development usually, but not always, within a Conservation
Area. The purpose of the Direction is to bring under planning
control certain types of alterations to dwelling houses which
normally would not require planning permission.
Skills Training for Owners of Historic Buildings – Cumbrian
Heritage Skills Initiative
The North of England Civic Trust (NECT) runs
an annual programme of free or inexpensive training courses across
the North East and Cumbria for those with an interest in
conservation, listed buildings and traditional construction and
maintenance techniques. The 2012 Heritage Skills Initiative
training and events programme for Cumbria is now available and the
North East programme is expected soon.
The 2012 programme for Cumbria can be downloaded
here.