Planning appeal for the proposed energy from waste gasification plant at Rockcliffe, Carlisle. The Planning Inquiry starts on 2 June 2026.
A planning appeal has been made to the Secretary of State following Cumberland Council’s refusal of planning application reference 1/23/9005.
An Inspector appointed by the Secretary of State will hold a Planning Inquiry to decide the appeal. The proposal relates to an energy from waste development at Rockcliffe, Carlisle.
The scheme, submitted by North West Regeneration, includes a gasification facility at Kingmoor Park Rockcliffe Estate.
Planning Inquiry dates and venues
The inquiry will begin at 10am on Tuesday 2 June 2026 and will take place across two venues in Carlisle.
Civic Centre, Rickergate, Carlisle, CA3 8QG
- Tuesday 2 June
- Thursday 4 June
- Friday 5 June
- Tuesday 9 June
- Wednesday 10 June
- Thursday 11 June
- Friday 12 June
People First Conference Centre, Milbourne Street, Carlisle, CA2 5XB
- Wednesday 3 June
Planning appeal details
Key details for the planning appeal:
- planning inspectorate reference: APP/F0935/W/25/3377058
- application reference: 1/23/9005
- site location: land adjacent to former Unit D, Kingmoor Park Rockcliffe Estate, Rockcliffe, Carlisle, CA6 4RW
About the proposal
The application proposes the development of an energy from waste gasification plant, including:
- a solid recovered fuel (SRF) fed gasification facility
- a 23 metre high flue stack
- combined heat and power (CHP) generation using synthetic gas
- associated plant, machinery and infrastructure
- new hard-surfaced areas and drainage works
- a modular office and welfare building
View planning application and inquiry documents
All documentation relating to the planning appeal and Planning Inquiry is available on the Minerals and Waste planning register.