September 2025
We are pleased to confirm the submission of a full planning application for a new residential development comprising 65 high quality homes in Houghton, Carlisle.
The application, submitted to Cumberland Council, proposes a mix of two to six-bedroom homes, including 20% affordable housing, to help meet local housing needs. The development will offer a wide range of property types suited to first-time buyers, growing families, and downsizers alike.
This new development would follow the success of our previous scheme in Houghton, Eden Gate, which delivered 99 new homes and is now a flourishing community. The new proposals build on this legacy, continuing the company’s commitment to delivering high quality homes and meaningful investment in the local area.
David Hayward, Cumbria & Scotland Land Manager at Story Homes, said:
We’re excited to bring forward these plans for a thoughtfully designed new community in Houghton. Our proposals aim to deliver much-needed homes while also creating a central area of landscaped open space that seeks to provide lasting benefits for the wider area. We look forward to working in partnership with the Council as we progress through the planning process.”
As part of our investment in the area, we will provide on-site green open space as well as a new and improved equipped play area in a central location. This will create a safe and accessible environment for children and families to enjoy, encouraging outdoor activity and helping to build a strong sense of community.
The scheme also places a strong emphasis on environmental sustainability, featuring a comprehensive landscaping strategy and measures to protect and enhance local biodiversity. In addition, the development will incorporate sustainable technologies throughout, including electric vehicle (EV) charging points and photovoltaic (PV) solar panels, supporting greener living and helping future residents reduce their carbon footprint.
With internal layouts that offer flexible, open plan living spaces and exterior details that will create the unique street scenes for which Story Homes is renowned, the proposals for this development have been thoughtfully designed with modern customers in mind.
In addition to addressing local housing need, the scheme is expected to bring economic benefits to Carlisle, including the creation of construction jobs, use of local subcontractors, and increased demand for local services once the homes are occupied.
We anticipate a decision on the planning application by Summer 2026.
