An appeal has been made to the Secretary of State against the refusal by Cumberland Council of planning application reference no. 1/23/9005. An Inspector appointed by the Secretary of State will hold a Planning Inquiry to decide the appeal.
This page provides a link to information relating to the Planning Inquiry to be held in Carlisle starting on 2nd June 2026 at 10.00 am across two different venues as follows:
- Civic Centre, Rickergate, CA3 8QG (on 2nd, 4th, 5th, 11th and 12th June)
- People First Conference Centre, Milbourne Street, CA2 5XB (on 3rd, 9th and 10th June)
Planning Inspectorate Reference
APP/F0935/W/25/3377058
Application Location
Land adjacent to former Unit D, Kingmoor Park Rockcliffe Estate, Rockcliffe, Carlisle, CA6 4RW
Proposal
Establishment of an Energy from Waste facility comprising of a Solid Recovered Fuel (SRF) fed Gasification Plant with a 23m high flue stack and associated synthetic gas fuelled Combined Heat and Power (CHP) generation engines and other associated ancillary equipment, machinery, plant and development including the formation of new hard-surfaced areas and drainage infrastructure; and the erection of a modular office and welfare block.
All documentation relating to the appeal and planning application can be found on the online minerals and waste planning register under application reference number: