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NORTHERN TRUST LAND SECURES PLANNING PERMISSION FOR 180 NEW HOMES AT ST CUTHBERT’S GARDEN VILLAGE, CARLISLE
29th May 2026
Northern Trust Land Ltd is pleased to announce that Cumberland Council has resolved to grant outline planning permission, subject to the completion of a Section 106 agreement, for the development of up to 180 new homes at a strategic site within St Cuthbert’s Garden Village, Carlisle.
The proposed development is located on approximately 7.52 hectares (18.58 acres) of land adjacent to Cumwhinton Road and Garlands Road in Carleton. Northern Trust Land Ltd were advised on planning matters by Savills.
Importantly, the scheme represents the first phase of St Cuthbert’s Garden Village to secure planning consent following more than a decade of work by the Council and key stakeholders to bring forward the wider Garden Village vision. The resolution to grant permission marks a significant milestone in the delivery of one of Carlisle’s most important long-term strategic growth projects.
The outline application, with all matters reserved apart from access, will deliver a high-quality residential scheme comprising a mix of open market and affordable homes, helping to support local housing needs and the continued growth of the wider Garden Village initiative.
Northern Trust Land worked closely with a team of leading consultants throughout the planning process, including Savills (planning), Wardell Armstrong (part of SLR, providing environmental and technical consultancy), and Planit (master planning and landscape design), to bring forward a sensitively designed and deliverable scheme.
The positive outcome reflects the strong and constructive relationship established between the project team and Cumberland Council throughout both the Local Plan process and the determination of the planning application. This collaborative approach resulted in an officer recommendation for approval and a unanimous decision by Members at Planning Committee.
David Jones, Senior Land Manager at Northern Trust Land, commented: “We are delighted that the Council has resolved to grant planning permission for this important residential development. Securing consent for the first phase of St Cuthbert’s Garden Village is a major achievement and represents a significant step forward in the delivery of the wider vision for Carlisle’s future growth. This outcome is testament to the positive and collaborative working relationship between the Council and the wider consultant team throughout both the Local Plan and planning application processes. We would like to thank officers, Members and the project team for their continued engagement and support in bringing the scheme forward.”
Jonathan Ainley, Planning Director at Savills, added: “This resolution to grant planning permission is an excellent outcome for the project and an important milestone for St Cuthbert’s Garden Village as a whole. The scheme has been carefully designed to align with the long-term aspirations for the Garden Village and demonstrates the benefits that can be achieved through early engagement and collaborative working between the applicant team and the Council.”
Northern Trust Land will now begin work on a disposal strategy for the site and will be bringing the opportunity to the market in due course.
For further information about Northern Trust Land and its strategic land portfolio, please visit www.ntland.co.uk or contact the team on 01257 238555.
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