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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.
Cumberland takes a median of 56 days to decide a planning application, ranking 75 of 148 UK councils. See how that compares.
All applications
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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.
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26/0508 Awaiting decision
225-227 Newtown Road, Carlisle, CA2 7LN
Retention Of Replacement Non-Illuminated ATM Signage
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26/0507 Awaiting decision
225-227 Newtown Road, Carlisle, CA2 7LN
Installation Of Replacement ATM (Retrospective)
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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
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HOU/2026/0130 Awaiting decision
14 Alexander Close, Workington, CA14 3HQ
Two storey extension to side of house
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AGR/2026/0050 Awaiting decision
Plasketlands, Mawbray, Maryport CA15 6QX
Erection of slurry tower
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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
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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)
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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
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FUL/2026/0125 Awaiting decision
Leesrigg Farm, Watch Hill, Aspatria, CA7 1BZ
Erection of a covered slurry tower
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26/0041/AGD Awaiting decision
Land adjacent to Barnes House, Naworth, Brampton, CA8 2HE
Erection Of Agricultural Storage Building
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26/0040/AGD Awaiting decision
Peastree Farm, Durdar, Carlisle, CA5 7LJ
Erection Of Agricultural Storage Building
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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
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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
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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
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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
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FUL/2026/0118 Awaiting decision
Hunters, 43a Main Street, Cockermouth, CA13 9JS
Change of Use from public house to funeral directors
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FUL/2026/0068 Awaiting decision
Hartlaw Farm, Silloth CA7 4PH
Demolition of shed and erection of modern agricultural shed
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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.
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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
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FUL/2026/0123 Awaiting decision
Land to the East of Hayton, Aspatria, CA7 2PL
General purpose agricultural building
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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.
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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
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AGR/2026/0048 Granted
Brownrigg Hall Farm, Allonby CA15 6RB
Erection of new agricultural shed for storage of agricultural equipment.
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26/0498 Awaiting decision
Citadel Railway Station, Court Square, Carlisle, CA1 1QY
Removal Of 2no. Payment Kiosks & Installation Of 1no. Replacement Kiosk (LBC)
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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
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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
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AGR/2026/0047 Awaiting decision
Wood Side Farm, Broughton Moor, Maryport CA15 7RJ
Roofing over an existing concrete pad and midden.
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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
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26/0493 Awaiting decision
44 Aglionby Street, Carlisle, CA1 1JP
Conversion To Existing Dwelling To Provide 5no. Duplex Apartments & Installation Of Front & Rear Dormers
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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
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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).
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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
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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)
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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
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HOU/2026/0120 Awaiting decision
95, Mitchell Avenue, Northside, CA14 1AB
Rear single storey extension
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HOU/2026/0129 Awaiting decision
24 Hawkshead Avenue, Workington CA14 3HS
Proposed two storey rear extension and internal alterations
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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.
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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
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CON/2026/0045 Granted
Lucy Close Farm, Branthwaite, Workington, CA14 4SU
Discharge of condition 3 (BNG) on approved application FUL/2026/0085
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26/0051/S211 Awaiting decision
1 Croft House, Main Street, Brampton, CA8 1SG
Felling Of 1no. Tree In Brampton Conservation Area
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26/0486 Awaiting decision
Fir Tree House, Craw Hall, Brampton, CA8 1TR
Erection Of Single Storey Extension To Garage
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26/0034/TPO Awaiting decision
Beech Croft, 18 Scotby Grange, Scotby, Carlisle, CA4 8DW
Crown Reduction Of 1no. Lime Tree
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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.
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26/0487 Awaiting decision
Greenrigg, Roadhead, Carlisle, CA6 6PD
Change Of Use Of Agricultural Land To Domestic Vegetable Garden
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26/0050/S211 Awaiting decision
2 Beck Orchard, Brampton, CA8 1UR
Removal Of 1no. White Beam Tree In Brampton Conservation Area
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26/0049/S211 Awaiting decision
The Little House, Cumrew, Heads Nook, Brampton, CA8 9DD
Removal Of 2no. Apple Trees In Cumrew Conservation Area
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26/0488 Awaiting decision
Land to the North of Sandsfield Way, Orton Road, Carlisle
Residential Development & Associated Infrastructure
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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
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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.
Recent decisions
Data to September 2026
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CAT/2026/0013 Withdrawn
37, Syke Road, Wigton, CA7 9LX
Totally remove oak tree in back garden which dangerously over hangs several neighbouring properties.
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AGR/2026/0048 Granted
Brownrigg Hall Farm, Allonby CA15 6RB
Erection of new agricultural shed for storage of agricultural equipment.
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CON/2026/0045 Granted
Lucy Close Farm, Branthwaite, Workington, CA14 4SU
Discharge of condition 3 (BNG) on approved application FUL/2026/0085
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26/0411 Granted
Haithwaite Farm, Penton, Carlisle, CA6 5QT
Discharge Of Condition 14 (Lighting) Of Previously Approved Permission 22/0860
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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
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26/0026/TPO Granted
11 Robins Wood, Stanwix, Carlisle, CA3 9FN
Works To 5no. Beech Trees Subject To TPO161
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26/0420 Granted
Vaseys Furniture Store, Lancaster Street, Carlisle, CA1 1TF
Certificate Of Proposed Lawful Development For Replacement Roof
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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
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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
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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)
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
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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
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10/9016/CTY Granted
Newlaithes Junior School, Langrigg Road, Carlisle, CA2 6DX
Temporary Outdoor Teaching Facility
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10/9017/CTY Decided
Robert Ferguson Primary School, East Dale Street, Denton Holme, Carlisle CA2 5LA
Erection of Stainless Steel Flue
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10/9020/CTY Granted
13 Abbey Street, Carlisle, CA3 8TX
Change Of Use From D1 To B1 (a) And A2
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
Decision speed
12 months to September 2026, where both dates are published
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Within 8 weeks the statutory target for most applications 957 57%
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8 to 13 weeks the target band for major development 431 25%
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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.
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Architects Plus (UK) Ltd 99% granted overall 141
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Black Box Architects limited 98% granted overall 129
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Gray Associates Ltd 98% granted overall 113
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Taylor & Hardy Limited 90% granted overall 102
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Tsada Building Design Services 97% granted overall 81
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Ashwood Design Associates ltd. 94% granted overall 70
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Edwin Thompson LLP 92% granted overall 63
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TSF Developments Ltd 100% granted overall 58
Browse by ward
Applications by ward in Cumberland
- Aspatria 108
- Aspatria Ward 25
- Belah & Kingmoor 43
- Belah & Kingmoor - Abolished 31/03/2023 153
- Belle Vue 96
- Botcherby 34
- Botcherby & Harraby Nth - Abolished 23 59
- Bothel and Wharrels 30
- Brampton 90
- Brampton & Fellside 72
- Brampton & Fellside-Abolished 31/03/2023 215
- Burgh (Abolished 07/05/2019) 281
- Castle 97
- Cathedral & Castle 122
- Cathedral & Castle- Abolished 31/03/2023 421
- Cockermouth North 110
- Cockermouth South 81
- Corby & Hayton 89
- Currock 38
- Currock & Upperby 42
- Currock & Upperby - Abolished 31/03/2023 114
- Dalston & Burgh 674
- Dearham and Broughton 61
- Denton Holme & Morton South 35
- Denton Holme & Morton South - Abolished 111
- Great Corby & Geltsdale (Abolished 2019 224
- Harraby South & Parklands 27
- Harraby South & Parklands - Abolished 23 83
- Harrington 32
- Hayton (Abolished 07/05/2019) 148
- Houghton & Irthington 125
- Irthing (Abolished 07/05/2019) 150
- Longtown 109
- Longtown & Rockcliffe (Abolished 2019 258
- Lyne (Abolished 07/05/2019) 197
- Maryport North 42
- Morton 69
- Multiple Wards 92
- Seaton 44
- Solway Coast 70
- Solway Coast Ward 40
- St Aidans (Abolished 07/05/2019) 53
- St John's and Great Clifton 45
- St Michael's 27
- Stanwix Rural (Abolished 07/05/2019) 410
- Stanwix Urban 202
- Stanwix Urban (Abolished 07/05/2019) 39
- Thursby 108
- Upperby 50
- Wetheral 94
- Wetheral & Corby 71
- Wetheral & Corby - Abolished 31/03/2023 325
- Wigton 79
- Yewdale 70
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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.