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St Cuthbert's Garden Village

  • StagePlan-making: draft Local Plan due for independent Government Examination later in 2026; Executive chose a Locally Led New Town Development Corporation as delivery vehicle (17 Feb 2026)
  • Next milestoneIndependent examination of the Local Plan; development corporation could be operational by summer 2027, subject to Secretary of State approval and an Act of Parliament
  • Last checked1 November 2026
Source: Cumberland Council, Driving forward St Cuthbert's Garden Village, Carlisle →

What has changed on this project, and when

  • Next milestone: Independent examination of the Local Plan; development corporation could be operational by summer 2027, subject to Secretary of State approval and an Act of Parliament2 November 2026 · previously: Local plan adoption targeted July 2026
  • Stage: Plan-making: draft Local Plan due for independent Government Examination later in 2026; Executive chose a Locally Led New Town Development Corporation as delivery vehicle (17 Feb 2026)2 November 2026 · previously: Plan-making: St Cuthbert's Local Plan (Reg 19 draft Mar 2025) awaiting independent examination expected later in 2026 (adoption no longer expected July 2026); Locally Led New Town Development Corporation selected as preferred delivery vehicle Feb 2026, targeted operational summer 2027

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