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Cumberland planning applications

7,862 applications. 98% approved. 56 days to decide.

As of September 2026, PlanIndex holds 7,862 planning applications from Cumberland. 1,692 were decided in the trailing 12 months, with 98% of clear-cut outcomes approved.

1,692
Decided 12 months to September 2026
2,051
New applications 12 months to September 2026
393
Awaiting decision

Cumberland takes a median of 56 days to decide a planning application, ranking 75 of 148 UK councils. See how that compares.

All applications

Newest first · page 1 of 158

  • HOU/2026/0126 Awaiting decision

    Barn at East Elms Farm, Moor Road, Great Broughton, Cockermouth CA13 0YT

    Conversion of redundant barn into a residential annex to the existing farmhouse, including PV Solar Roof Mounted System with velux windows, new doors and windows, along with internal layout changes.

    Submitted 11 Sep 2026 Householder
  • 26/0508 Awaiting decision

    225-227 Newtown Road, Carlisle, CA2 7LN

    Retention Of Replacement Non-Illuminated ATM Signage

    Submitted 10 Sep 2026 Advertising
  • 26/0507 Awaiting decision

    225-227 Newtown Road, Carlisle, CA2 7LN

    Installation Of Replacement ATM (Retrospective)

    Submitted 10 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • CAT/2026/0019 Awaiting decision

    St Josephs Presbytery, Crown Street, Cockermouth, CA13 0EJ

    Works to the following trees G1 - Leylandii, Reduce back to previous pruning points to prevent failure T1 - Scots Pine, Reduce extended branches T2 - Dead Cherry, Fell 1x. Dead Cherry T3 - Unknown of species, Reduce away from church to create approx. 3.5m Clearance & reduce away from garage to create approx. 1.5-2m Clearance T4 - Fir Tree, remove all major dead and crown raise over pavement

    Submitted 10 Sep 2026 Trees
  • HOU/2026/0130 Awaiting decision

    14 Alexander Close, Workington, CA14 3HQ

    Two storey extension to side of house

    Submitted 10 Sep 2026 Householder
  • AGR/2026/0050 Awaiting decision

    Plasketlands, Mawbray, Maryport CA15 6QX

    Erection of slurry tower

    Submitted 10 Sep 2026 Prior approval
  • AGR/2026/0049 Awaiting decision

    High Hall Farm, Westward, Wigton, CA7 8NQ

    Prior nofiication for concreting of existing yard with support from Catchment Senstive Farming

    Submitted 10 Sep 2026 Prior approval
  • 26/0503 Awaiting decision

    Crispen House, The Gill, Dalston, Carlisle, CA5 7JP

    Change Of Use Of Land To Create Private Equestrian Arena/Manege; Provision Of New Field Access (Revised Application)

    Submitted 9 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • ADV/2026/0011 Awaiting decision

    Poundstrecthers Ltd, Annie Pit Lane, Clay Flatts Trading Estate, Workington, CA14 2DB

    Display of 4x internally illuminated fascia signs 3x non-illuminated fascia signs 1x non-illuminated Totem record and 1x non-illuminated freestanding sign

    Submitted 9 Sep 2026 Advertising
  • FUL/2026/0125 Awaiting decision

    Leesrigg Farm, Watch Hill, Aspatria, CA7 1BZ

    Erection of a covered slurry tower

    Submitted 9 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 26/0041/AGD Awaiting decision

    Land adjacent to Barnes House, Naworth, Brampton, CA8 2HE

    Erection Of Agricultural Storage Building

    Submitted 8 Sep 2026 Other
  • 26/0040/AGD Awaiting decision

    Peastree Farm, Durdar, Carlisle, CA5 7LJ

    Erection Of Agricultural Storage Building

    Submitted 8 Sep 2026 Other
  • 26/0501 Awaiting decision

    27 Harris Crescent, Carlisle, CA1 3BA

    Erection Of Single Storey Rear Extension To Provide Bedroom Together With Internal Alterations To Create Enlarged Wet Room

    Submitted 8 Sep 2026 Householder
  • 26/0502 Awaiting decision

    Ravenside Lodge, Wreay, Carlisle, CA4 0RJ

    Change Of Use Of Former Dog And Cat Boarding Kennels To 4no. Holiday Let Units

    Submitted 8 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 26/0053/S211 Awaiting decision

    Cairn House, Cumrew, Heads Nook, Brampton, CA8 9DD

    Removal Of 4no. Ash & 3no. Sycamore Trees; Crown Lift To 1no. Goat Willow Tree In Cumrew Conservation Area

    Submitted 8 Sep 2026 Trees
  • CON/2026/0046 Awaiting decision

    Glendale Holiday Park, Port Carlisle Village, Port Carlisle, CA7 5DJ

    Discharge of conditions 4 (Landscape), 6 Demolition & Construction Phase), 9 (archaeological), 10 (Surface water & Foul) 11 (Swimming Pool), 13 (Noise & Ventilation) 14 (External Lighting) and 15 (BNG) on approved application FUL/2025/0160

    Submitted 8 Sep 2026 Conditions
  • FUL/2026/0118 Awaiting decision

    Hunters, 43a Main Street, Cockermouth, CA13 9JS

    Change of Use from public house to funeral directors

    Submitted 8 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • FUL/2026/0068 Awaiting decision

    Hartlaw Farm, Silloth CA7 4PH

    Demolition of shed and erection of modern agricultural shed

    Submitted 8 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • ADV/2026/0009 Awaiting decision

    Workington Innovation Centre, Central Way, Workington, CA14 3GS

    External signage to advertise the building - Logo installed above front entrance, Totum pole showcasing services the innovation centre provides with the centre logo and cumberland council logo displayed and also a directional car parking sign.

    Submitted 7 Sep 2026 Advertising
  • FUL/2026/0122 Awaiting decision

    Wren Croft, Studholme, Kirkbride, Wigton CA7 5ER

    Change of use from domestic back to a working cattery using the 10 unit cattery already in place

    Submitted 7 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • FUL/2026/0123 Awaiting decision

    Land to the East of Hayton, Aspatria, CA7 2PL

    General purpose agricultural building

    Submitted 7 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • HOU/2026/0119 Awaiting decision

    Pennybridge Barn, Access Road To Oldbridge And Pennybridge From Coldgill Avenue, Great Broughton, CA13 0YP

    Replacement of doors to front and rear; installation of multifuel burner and external double-walled flue; creation of fireplace; removal of an internal door and filling of resultant door opening. Fixing BT 51 cable bracket for internet.

    Submitted 7 Sep 2026 Householder
  • HOU/2026/0128 Awaiting decision

    43 St Mungos Park, Aspatria, Wigton, CA7 3JF

    Proposed extension at first floor level to create new bedroom and bathroom accommodation and larger hall at ground floor level

    Submitted 4 Sep 2026 Householder
  • AGR/2026/0048 Granted

    Brownrigg Hall Farm, Allonby CA15 6RB

    Erection of new agricultural shed for storage of agricultural equipment.

    Submitted 4 Sep 2026 Prior approval
  • 26/0498 Awaiting decision

    Citadel Railway Station, Court Square, Carlisle, CA1 1QY

    Removal Of 2no. Payment Kiosks & Installation Of 1no. Replacement Kiosk (LBC)

    Submitted 3 Sep 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 26/0045/TNA Awaiting decision

    O/S West Scottish Lamb Ltd, The Abattoir Unit B, Brunthill Road, Kingstown Industrial Estate, Carlisle, CA3 0EH

    1x New 12 Metre Light Wooden Telegraph Pole

    Submitted 3 Sep 2026 Telecoms
  • FUL/2026/0094 Awaiting decision

    Albion Hotel, Eden Street, Silloth CA7 4AS

    Demolition of store and outbuildings and proposed extension to public house and new external staircase to provide access to manager accommodation

    Submitted 3 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • AGR/2026/0047 Awaiting decision

    Wood Side Farm, Broughton Moor, Maryport CA15 7RJ

    Roofing over an existing concrete pad and midden.

    Submitted 3 Sep 2026 Prior approval
  • VAR/2026/0014 Awaiting decision

    15 The Hawthorns, Wigton CA7 9LE

    Variation of Condition 2 (plans) on application HOU/2026/0061 for proposed rear extension to provide kitchen and dining area

    Submitted 3 Sep 2026 Amendments
  • 26/0493 Awaiting decision

    44 Aglionby Street, Carlisle, CA1 1JP

    Conversion To Existing Dwelling To Provide 5no. Duplex Apartments & Installation Of Front & Rear Dormers

    Submitted 2 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 26/0489 Awaiting decision

    15a Scotland Road, Carlisle, CA3 9HR

    Installation Of Dormer Windows To Front & Rear Elevation Together With Installation Of Rooflight & Relocating Existing Rooflight

    Submitted 2 Sep 2026 Householder
  • 26/0491 Awaiting decision

    Plot 6, Land North of Holme Meadow, Cumwhinton, Carlisle, CA4 8DR

    Reserved Matters Application For Plot 6 Pursuant To Outline Consent 25/0194 For Variation Of Conditions 3 (Approved Documents) & 4 (Self-Build/Custom-Build Specifications) Of Previously Approved Permission 21/0698 (Erection Of 5no. Market Dwellings; Erection Of 9no. Self/Custom Build Dwellings; Formation Of Vehicular Access And Road; Provision Of Structural Landscaping/Planting; Formation Of Amenity Area And Provision Of Associated Infrastructure And Services (Outline) (Revised Application)) To Address Nutrient Neutrality Requirements And To Remove The Single Storey Restriction From Plots 10 -14; Removal Of Condition 6 (S106 Agreement Relating To Relocation Of Speed Sign And Gateway Feature).

    Submitted 2 Sep 2026 Reserved matters
  • 26/0496 Awaiting decision

    The Barn, Greenbank, Station Road, Wetheral, Carlisle, CA4 8ES

    Removal Of Conservatory, Hall, Utility & Store; Erection Of Single Storey Side & Rear Extension To Provide Extended Kitchen, Utility & Entrance; Formation Of Garage & Store; Replacement Of Windows & Doors; Alterations To Existing Front Boundary

    Submitted 2 Sep 2026 Householder
  • 26/0492 Awaiting decision

    Plot 6, Land North of Holme Meadow, Cumwhinton, Carlisle, CA4 8DR

    Discharge Of Conditions 14 (Levels); 15 (External Materials); 16 (Landscaping); 17 (Construction Surface Water Management Plan); 18 (Vehicular Access, Parking And Manoeuvring Facilities), 19 (Screen Walls And Boundary Fences) Of Previously Approved Application 25/0194 (Plot 6 Only)

    Submitted 2 Sep 2026 Conditions
  • FUL/2026/0119 Awaiting decision

    Workington Hall, Curwen Park, Workington, CA14 3AN

    The installation of new ground-mounted up light (floodlighting) units to illuminate the external walls of the hall

    Submitted 2 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • HOU/2026/0120 Awaiting decision

    95, Mitchell Avenue, Northside, CA14 1AB

    Rear single storey extension

    Submitted 2 Sep 2026 Householder
  • HOU/2026/0129 Awaiting decision

    24 Hawkshead Avenue, Workington CA14 3HS

    Proposed two storey rear extension and internal alterations

    Submitted 2 Sep 2026 Householder
  • HOU/2026/0124 Awaiting decision

    8 Ghyll Road, Westfield, Workington, CA14 5AL

    Two storey side/rear extension, Single storey rear extension and creating parking area to the front of the property.

    Submitted 2 Sep 2026 Householder
  • FUL/2026/0120 Awaiting decision

    14, High Street, Wigton, CA7 9NJ

    Change of Use from former bank to two class E shops and three flats

    Submitted 2 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • CON/2026/0045 Granted

    Lucy Close Farm, Branthwaite, Workington, CA14 4SU

    Discharge of condition 3 (BNG) on approved application FUL/2026/0085

    Submitted 2 Sep 2026 Conditions
  • 26/0051/S211 Awaiting decision

    1 Croft House, Main Street, Brampton, CA8 1SG

    Felling Of 1no. Tree In Brampton Conservation Area

    Submitted 1 Sep 2026 Trees
  • 26/0486 Awaiting decision

    Fir Tree House, Craw Hall, Brampton, CA8 1TR

    Erection Of Single Storey Extension To Garage

    Submitted 1 Sep 2026 Householder
  • 26/0034/TPO Awaiting decision

    Beech Croft, 18 Scotby Grange, Scotby, Carlisle, CA4 8DW

    Crown Reduction Of 1no. Lime Tree

    Submitted 1 Sep 2026 Trees
  • HOU/2026/0127 Awaiting decision

    Laurel Cottage, Kirkbampton Village, Kirkbampton, CA5 6JB

    Proposal to remove a 3.2 metre section of front wall to create a parking place using the established vehicle crossover and dropped kerb.

    Submitted 1 Sep 2026 Householder
  • 26/0487 Awaiting decision

    Greenrigg, Roadhead, Carlisle, CA6 6PD

    Change Of Use Of Agricultural Land To Domestic Vegetable Garden

    Submitted 31 Aug 2026 Full applications
  • 26/0050/S211 Awaiting decision

    2 Beck Orchard, Brampton, CA8 1UR

    Removal Of 1no. White Beam Tree In Brampton Conservation Area

    Submitted 31 Aug 2026 Trees
  • 26/0049/S211 Awaiting decision

    The Little House, Cumrew, Heads Nook, Brampton, CA8 9DD

    Removal Of 2no. Apple Trees In Cumrew Conservation Area

    Submitted 28 Aug 2026 Trees
  • 26/0488 Awaiting decision

    Land to the North of Sandsfield Way, Orton Road, Carlisle

    Residential Development & Associated Infrastructure

    Submitted 28 Aug 2026 Full applications
  • ADV/2026/0010 Awaiting decision

    Unit 4, Derwent Mills Commercial Park, Cockermouth CA13 0HT

    Installation of 3no back lit signs to gable end of unit

    Submitted 28 Aug 2026 Advertising
  • FUL/2026/0106 Awaiting decision

    Unit 4, Derwent Mills Commercial Park, Cockermouth, CA13 0HT

    Refurbishment of existing commercial office with warehouse, removing manually operated window and door shutters on the ground floor with new electrically operated versions.

    Submitted 28 Aug 2026 Full applications

Older applications, page 2 of 158

Recent decisions

Data to September 2026

  • CAT/2026/0013 Withdrawn

    37, Syke Road, Wigton, CA7 9LX

    Totally remove oak tree in back garden which dangerously over hangs several neighbouring properties.

    Decided 11 Sep 2026 Trees
  • AGR/2026/0048 Granted

    Brownrigg Hall Farm, Allonby CA15 6RB

    Erection of new agricultural shed for storage of agricultural equipment.

    Decided 10 Sep 2026 Prior approval
  • CON/2026/0045 Granted

    Lucy Close Farm, Branthwaite, Workington, CA14 4SU

    Discharge of condition 3 (BNG) on approved application FUL/2026/0085

    Decided 9 Sep 2026 Conditions
  • 26/0411 Granted

    Haithwaite Farm, Penton, Carlisle, CA6 5QT

    Discharge Of Condition 14 (Lighting) Of Previously Approved Permission 22/0860

    Decided 9 Sep 2026 Conditions
  • 26/0332 Granted

    17 Beech Grove, Carlisle, CA3 9BE

    Erection Of Single Storey Side & Rear Extension To Provide WC, Utility & Enlarged Kitchen/Dining Room; Together With First Floor Rear Extension To Provide Enlarged Bedroom

    Decided 9 Sep 2026 Householder
  • 26/0026/TPO Granted

    11 Robins Wood, Stanwix, Carlisle, CA3 9FN

    Works To 5no. Beech Trees Subject To TPO161

    Decided 9 Sep 2026 Trees
  • 26/0420 Granted

    Vaseys Furniture Store, Lancaster Street, Carlisle, CA1 1TF

    Certificate Of Proposed Lawful Development For Replacement Roof

    Decided 9 Sep 2026 Lawful development
  • 26/0444 Granted

    Bramblebeck Caravan Park, Moor Park, Thurstonfield, Carlisle, CA5 6HB

    Discharge Of Condition 3 (Construction Environmental Management Plan) Of Previously Approved Permission 25/0066

    Decided 9 Sep 2026 Conditions
  • WTPO/2026/0017 Granted

    3, Salterwath Close, Oughterside, CA7 2PB

    Crown reduce the collective canopy of the group by approximately 1 metre Selectively reduce or remove branches overhanging Pruning works should be undertaken to suitable pruning points Selectively crown raise Remove young saplings within the group

    Decided 9 Sep 2026 Trees
  • HOU/2026/0107 Granted

    King Gate House, Watch Hill, Aspatria, Wigton, CA7 3RY

    Demolition of existing conservatory to gable of house, construction of new single storey extension to form new dining area off kitchen, boot rom and gym/office. Conversion of existing gym (formerly a garage) to proposed garden room. Alteration of existing access track to cottage located behind dwelling (owned by the client)

    Decided 9 Sep 2026 Householder

The full record

Decisions between 2010 and 2026

PlanIndex holds 7,280 decisions from Cumberland between 2010 and 2026, part of 7,862 applications on record. Over that period 97% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals, 6,498 granted against 198 refused. The busiest single year was 2026, with 1,400 applications recorded.

The trailing-year figures above track current activity. This record reaches back further, so a decision here may predate the online portal; each application still has its own page with the source link.

From the archive

Earliest records shown in full

  • 10/9014/CTY Granted

    Brampton Junior School, Sawmill Lane, Brampton, CA8 1BZ

    Variation Of Conditions 4 And 5 Of Planning Permission 08/9017 To Install A 300mm High Brow Top Type Fence On Top Of The Entrance Walls Facing Sawmill Lane

    Decided 27 Jul 2010 Other
  • 10/9016/CTY Granted

    Newlaithes Junior School, Langrigg Road, Carlisle, CA2 6DX

    Temporary Outdoor Teaching Facility

    Decided 28 Jul 2010 Other
  • 10/9017/CTY Decided

    Robert Ferguson Primary School, East Dale Street, Denton Holme, Carlisle CA2 5LA

    Erection of Stainless Steel Flue

    Decided 24 Aug 2010 Other
  • 10/9020/CTY Granted

    13 Abbey Street, Carlisle, CA3 8TX

    Change Of Use From D1 To B1 (a) And A2

    Decided 6 Sep 2010 Other
  • 10/9018/CTY Decided

    James Rennie Special School, Kingstown Road, Carlisle, CA3 0BU

    Erection Of Special Educational Needs 14-19 Life Skills Applied Learning Centre Facility

    Decided 8 Sep 2010 Other
  • 10/0821 Decided

    1 Hillside, Laversdale, Carlisle CA6 4PL

    Non Material Amendment Relating To Planning Ref: 10/0665 To Change From Rendered Walls To Painted Brick To Match Existing Property

    Decided 13 Sep 2010 Amendments
  • 10/9019/CTY Decided

    Kingmoor Waste Recycling Centre, Kingmoor Road, Kingmoor Industrial Estate, Carlisle, CA3 9QJ

    Extended Site Area; Revised Traffic Circulation including repositioned weighbridge and new weigh office; Construction of additional waste storage bays;and regularising the use of all areas of the site

    Decided 20 Sep 2010 Other
  • 10/0842 Decided

    3 Longthwaite Farm, Warwick Bridge, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA4 8RN

    Non Material Amendment Of Previously Approved Application 07/0343 To Change Former Rear Garage Door To A Window, Insertion Of 2no. Slit Windows Either Side Of Front Door, Velux Window In Porch And All Windows To Be Hardwood

    Decided 30 Sep 2010 Amendments
  • 10/0824 Granted

    Site adjacent to, West View, Faugh, Heads Nook, Brampton, CA8 9BS

    Discharge of Conditions 3 (Materials), 4 (Hard And Soft Landscaping); 5 Tree And Hedge Retention) and 6 (Proposed Floor Levels) Of Previously Approved Application 09/1127

    Decided 1 Oct 2010 Conditions
  • 10/0858 Decided

    Hillgarth, Beaumont, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA5 6ED

    Non Material Amendmant Of Previously Approved Application 10/0192 To Change The Windows To The Rear Dormers

    Decided 6 Oct 2010 Amendments

Decision speed

12 months to September 2026, where both dates are published

  1. Within 8 weeks the statutory target for most applications 957 57%
  2. 8 to 13 weeks the target band for major development 431 25%
  3. Over 13 weeks often extended by agreement 304 18%

Planning agents in Cumberland

The firms named as agent on the most applications on this register. Company information only.

  1. Architects Plus (UK) Ltd 99% granted overall 141
  2. Black Box Architects limited 98% granted overall 129
  3. Gray Associates Ltd 98% granted overall 113
  4. Taylor & Hardy Limited 90% granted overall 102
  5. Tsada Building Design Services 97% granted overall 81
  6. Ashwood Design Associates ltd. 94% granted overall 70
  7. Edwin Thompson LLP 92% granted overall 63
  8. TSF Developments Ltd 100% granted overall 58

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Common questions

How many planning applications does Cumberland decide?

In the 12 months to September 2026, Cumberland decided 1692 planning applications. 98% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.

How long does a planning decision take in Cumberland?

The median time from a planning application being received to a decision was 56 days over the 12 months to September 2026. Individual cases vary with complexity and consultation responses.

How many Cumberland decisions arrive within the eight week target?

Of the 1692 decisions in the 12 months to September 2026 where both dates are published, 57% came within eight weeks of the application being received, and 82% within thirteen weeks.

How many planning applications has Cumberland decided in total?

PlanIndex holds 7280 decisions from Cumberland between 2010 and 2026, out of 7,862 applications on record. Across that whole period 97% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.

When is planning activity busiest in Cumberland?

March 2026 was the busiest month across the 12 months to September 2026, with 207 applications recorded. The monthly pattern is listed on this page.

How do I find a planning application by its reference number?

Every application indexed here has its own page at a stable address. Look the reference up in a search engine together with the council name, or browse the latest applications below. Each page shows the description, address, dates and decision as the council published them.

Where can I see the full documents for an application?

Plans, drawings and officer reports stay on Cumberland's own planning portal. Every application page here links straight to the source record.

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Cumberland: 7,862 planning applications on record as of September 2026. Trailing 12 months: 1,692 decided, 98% approved, median 56 days to a decision. 2,051 new applications received in the same period. Decisions on record run between 2010 and 2026: 7,280 in total, 97% approved. Source: PlanIndex, planindex.co.uk.