A total of 19 new homes could be built in a north Cumbrian village if the plans are granted permission.
Helen Blake has submitted a planning application for a site, described as semi-improved grazing land, at Station View, Station Road, in Cumwhinton, near Carlisle.
The development would include 14 three-bedroom properties and five two-bedroom properties which will be defined as social, affordable or intermediate rent.
Types of property would include a detached bungalow; four semi-detached bungalows; five detached dormer bungalows and nine detached houses.
According to a planning statement outline planning permission was previously given on part of the site for the erection of three homes in 2020.
The site is next to a number of Grade ll-listed buildings and the Settle to Carlisle Railway Conservation Area.
It said: “It is evident that the proposal will not result in any direct or physical impact whatsoever on the historic fabric of the listed buildings. In addition, the proposed development of the application site would not result in any change to the important inter-relationship between the listed buildings.
“The proposed development will also not materially block, to any noticeable degree, views of the neighbouring land from these properties. The proposal being viewed from the listed buildings already set in the context of the existing neighbouring development and the scheme approved.
“It is recognised that the proposal will alter the appearance of the area, but the overall visual effects would be limited and very localised.
“The characteristic features of the listed buildings are retained and any views from the railway line would be fleeting and set within the backdrop of the existing development that has taken place.
“On this basis, it is considered that the harm caused by the proposal to the listed buildings and SCRCA would be neutral/less than substantial leaving significance undiminished.”
The matter is currently being considered by planning officers at Cumberland Council.
