38 Scotby Close, Carlisle, CA1 2XG

1. 15 Jul 2026

   Received by Cumberland

2. 17 Jul 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 14 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 11 September 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

   Cumberland took a median of 56 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with Cumberland for determination. The council publicises it, consults neighbours and technical bodies where required, and weighs the responses against local and national planning policy.

The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development, though extensions of time are common. Comments carry most weight while the case is undecided, so check the council portal for the deadline if you want to respond.

Householder applications cover work to an existing house and its garden: extensions, loft and garage conversions, porches, outbuildings and similar alterations within the boundary of the home. They cannot be used to create a separate dwelling or change what the building is used for. Councils aim to decide them within eight weeks, and immediate neighbours are usually notified and given a chance to comment.

More on householder applications in our guide

• 56 Cumrew Close, Durranhill, Carlisle CA1 2XA

  10/1061 Submitted 24 Nov 2010 81m away

  Non Material Amendment Relating To Planning Permission 2010/0686 (Omission Of Window In Side Elevation)

  Decided Amendments Windows or glazing

• 2 Holywell Crescent, Carlisle, CA1 2TD

  25/0707 Submitted 17 Dec 2025 194m away

  Non Material Amendment Of Previously Approved Permission 24/0617

  Decided Amendments 4 docs

• Former Dairy Site, Holywell Crescent, Botcherby, Carlisle, CA1 2TD

  13/0655 Submitted 20 Aug 2013 195m away

  Residential Development (Outline Application)

  Granted Outline New dwelling 35 docs

• 27 Holywell Crescent, Carlisle, CA1 2TD

  26/0455 Submitted 14 Aug 2026 224m away

  98% historically approved · decision due ~12 Oct

  Installation Of Step Lift And Associated Building Works To Front Elevation

  Awaiting decision Householder 4 docs
  Domestic

• Careline Building, Cumrew Close, Carlisle, CA1 2XA

  12/0629 Submitted 24 Jul 2012 246m away

  Discharge Of Conditions 3 (External Finish For Car Port) And 4 (Proposed Hedging) Of Previously Approved Permission 11/1100

  Decided Conditions

• 115 Pennine Way, Carlisle, CA1 3QH

  14/0824 Submitted 23 Sep 2014 247m away

  Single Storey Extension To Side And Rear To Provide Extended Kitchen And Shower Room/WC

  Granted Householder Extension 5 docs
  Small domestic

• 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.

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

  24 Hawkshead Avenue, Workington CA14 3HS

  Proposed two storey rear extension and internal alterations

  2 Sep 2026 Householder
• HOU/2026/0120 Awaiting decision

  95, Mitchell Avenue, Northside, CA14 1AB

  Rear single storey extension

  2 Sep 2026 Householder
• 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.

  1 Sep 2026 Householder
• 26/0390 Granted

  3 Fallowfield Gardens, Wetheral, Carlisle, CA4 8PT

  Conversion Of Garage To Form Additional Living Space Including Formation Of Windows To Front Elevation; Erection Of Single Storey Side Extension To Provide Garage & Study. Creation Of New Driveway & Relocated Garden Space To Front

  13 Jul 2026 Householder