Page contents
- introduction
- why we're proposing the changes
- where to find maps and full details about our proposals
- documents for our proposed changes to off-street parking places at Appleby Library
- documents for our other proposals for parking and traffic restrictions
- how to respond to the consultation and give your feedback
Introduction
We're running a consultation on our proposals to introduce new traffic and parking restrictions for the Appleby Horse Fair.
Our proposals are for both on the street and off the street, which include:
- changes to vehicle waiting times
- speed limits
- parking restrictions
- having one way traffic
- changes to access for motor vehicles, horses and horse drawn vehicles
This is not a limited list. You can find full details in our documents section.
Appleby Fair Traffic Management Plan, also showing the boundary of the Fair (PDF , 592KB)
Our proposals are covered by two separate Orders:
- Westmorland and Furness Council (off-street parking places) (Appleby-in-Westmorland Library) (Appleby Horse Fair) Order
- Westmorland and Furness Council (various roads, Eden and South Lakeland locality areas) (Appleby Horse Fair) (Consolidation and Provision Traffic Regulations) Order.
Why we're proposing the changes
The Fair attracts many visitors, which causes significant pressures on the roads in the area each year. Working with the Appleby Fair Multi‑Agency Strategic Coordinating Group, we're responsible for keeping the roads safe, orderly and supporting the area.
Our proposals aim to:
- improve safety for drivers, horses, pedestrians and other road users
- allow access for the police and other emergency vehicles
- support the flow of traffic
- reduce conflict between road users
- be appropriate for the character of the area
How to view our maps and other documents
You can find information such as draft orders, plans and maps on this page. You can also view these documents by:
- visiting Appleby-in-Westmorland Library
- visiting our office at Skirsgill Depot, Penrith, CA10 2BQ
- asking us to send you copies, by emailing TROconsultation@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk
Proposals for off-street parking places at Appleby-in-Westmorland Library
The closing date for this consultation is Saturday 21 March 2026.
We've published several consultation documents for our proposals at Appleby Library.
Order documents
- Notice of Order: Off-street parking places at Appleby Library (PDF , 103KB)
- Statement of Reasons: Off-street parking places at Appleby Library (PDF , 92KB)
- Proposed Order: Off-street parking places at Appleby Library (PDF , 118KB)
Maps and plans
Plan for off-street parking places at Appleby Library (PDF , 141KB)
Other proposed traffic and parking restrictions for Appleby Horse Fair
The closing date for this consultation is Thursday 19 March 2026.
We've provided documents about the Order and maps for the other restrictions in this section.
Order documents
- Notice of Order: Other proposed traffic and parking restrictions for Appleby Horse Fair (PDF , 111KB)
- Statement of reasons : Other proposed traffic and parking restrictions for Appleby Horse Fair (PDF , 101KB)
- Proposed Order: Other proposed traffic and parking restrictions for Appleby Horse Fair (PDF , 350KB)
Maps and plans
We're proposing to introduce resident-only parking for sections of the following roads:
- Chapel Street
- Colby Lane
- Doomgate
- Garths Head Road
- the C3069, Burrells
View a map of the proposed residents-only parking areas (PDF , 987KB).
We've also published maps and plans for the following restrictions:
- Plan of the proposed prohibitions on motor vehicles on the U3355 in Appleby (PDF , 374KB)
- Map of the proposed 30mph speed limit (PDF , 2.3MB)
- Plan of the 40mph speed limit on the C3063 Powis Lane, near Long Marton (PDF , 305KB)
- Map of our proposed 'no waiting at any time' restrictions on the U3219 Murton (PDF , 199KB)
- Plan of the our proposed one-way (southbound) section on the B6260 Boroughgate side road in Appleby (PDF , 274KB)
How to respond to the consultation and give your feedback
You can make comments, give your views on the proposals and make a representation by email or post:
Email: TROconsultation@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk
Post: Traffic Management Team, Skirsgill Depot, Penrith, CA10 2BQ
Please include one, or both, of the following references in your email or letter:
- for the off-street parking places at Appleby Library: AppOSPO/2026
- for the other traffic restrictions for Appleby Horse Fair: AHFTRO/2026
Closing dates for the consultations
The deadlines to respond to the our consultation about our proposals are:
- Saturday 21 March 2026 for off-street parking places at Appleby Library
- Thursday 17 March 2026 for the other traffic and parking restrictions for Appleby Horse Fair