23a Vallum Gardens, Carlisle, CA2 7DD

1. 4 Aug 2026

   Received by Cumberland

2. 14 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 29 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

• 65 Burgh Road, Carlisle, CA2 7NB

  11/1064 Submitted 8 Dec 2011 35m away

  Erection Of Purpose Built Shed To Be Used As A Cattery/Domestic Garden Store Within Garden

  Granted Full applications 13 docs
  Small domestic

• 65 Burgh Road, Carlisle, CA2 7NB

  12/0120 Submitted 10 Feb 2012 35m away

  Erection Of First Floor Rear Extension To Provide 2no. Bedrooms

  Granted Householder Extension 11 docs
  Domestic

• Vallum House Hotel, 75 Burgh Road, Carlisle, CA2 7NB

  26/0326 Submitted 11 Jun 2026 58m away

  96% historically approved · decision due ~6 Aug

  Change Of Use From Hotel To Children's Day Nursery Including Alterations, Extensions And External Works

  Awaiting decision Full applications Extension 14 docs

• 50 Moorhouse Road, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA2 7LU

  11/1102 Submitted 23 Dec 2011 58m away

  Erection Of First Floor Rear Extension To Provide Extended Bedroom And Single Storey Side And Rear Extension To Provide Shower Room, Extended Kitchen And Conservatory

  Granted Householder Extension 8 docs
  Small domestic

• Wayside Welcome, 48 Moorhouse Road, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA2 7LU

  12/0243 Submitted 20 Mar 2012 61m away

  Change Of Use From Summerhouse To Holiday Let (Retrospective)

  Refused Full applications 18 docs

• 77 Burgh Road, Carlisle, CA2 7NB

  26/0380 Submitted 13 Jul 2026 84m away

  96% historically approved · decision due ~10 Sep

  Change Of Use From C3 (Residential) To C2 (Residential Children's Home)

  Awaiting decision Full applications 14 docs

• 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