4 SOMERSET HOUSE, 52 DUKE STREET, WHITEHAVEN

1. 31 Oct 2024

   Received by Cumberland

2. 9 Dec 2024

   Decision issued: APPROVE

3. 28 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Permission has been granted, usually subject to conditions listed on the decision notice, some of which must be discharged before work starts. The decision notice on the council portal sets out exactly what was approved.

Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses. Neighbours cannot appeal a grant; challenging one means judicial review of how the decision was made, within tight time limits.

Tree applications cover work to protected trees: those under a tree preservation order need consent for pruning or felling, and trees in a conservation area need six weeks written notice before work starts. The council assesses the amenity value of the tree and can refuse consent, approve it with conditions, or in conservation areas make a preservation order in response.

More on trees applications in our guide

• WINDMILL BROW, WHITEHAVEN

  4/21/2359/TPO Submitted 9 Aug 2021 139m away

  RETROSPECTIVE PERMISSION TO REMOVE DEAD/DANGEROUS TREES WITHIN A CONSERVATION AREA

  Granted Trees 7 docs

• LAND TO REAR OF 15 TO 20 SCOTCH STREET, WHITEHAVEN

  4/25/2427/TPO Submitted 22 Dec 2025 165m away

  CROWN LIFT AND REMOVAL OF EPICORMIC GROWTH TO BIRCH TREE PROTECTED BY A TREE PRESERVATION ORDER

  Granted Trees 6 docs

• 76-77 LOWTHER STREET, WHITEHAVEN

  4/21/2207/0F1 Submitted 7 May 2021 182m away

  CHANGE OF USE FROM SHOP AND PRINTWORKS TO 3 BEDROOMED APARTMENT AND PRINTWORKS

  Granted Amendments 15 docs

• 76-77 LOWTHER STREET, WHITEHAVEN

  4/21/2206/0L1 Submitted 7 May 2021 182m away

  LISTED BUILDING CONSENT FOR WORKS ASSOCIATED WITH THE CHANGE OF USE FROM SHOP AND PRINTWORKS TO 3 BEDROOMED APARTMENT AND PRINTWORKS

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 15 docs

• 70 LOWTHER STREET, WHITEHAVEN

  4/25/2300/0F1 Submitted 28 Aug 2025 209m away

  CHANGE OF USE OF GROUND FLOOR ONLY FROM POST OFFICE TO HAIRDRESSING AND BEAUTY SALON INCLUDING PARTIAL DEMOLITION OF EXISTING SINGLE STOREY REAR EXTENSION AND RE-CONFIGURING TO FORM NEW SINGLE STOREY EXTENSION

  Granted Amendments Extension Demolition 24 docs
  Small domestic

• 8 SCOTCH STREET, WHITEHAVEN

  4/25/2310/0L1 Submitted 15 Sep 2025 267m away

  VARIOUS ALTERATIONS TO REFURBISH A LISTED BUILDING AND THE DEMOLITION OF AN EXISTING GARAGE BUILDING WITHIN THE CURTILAGE

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Demolition 14 docs

• CAT/2026/0018 Awaiting decision

  St Cuthberts School, East End, Wigton, CA7 9HZ

  Proposed works to trees listed on Tree Survey.

  27 Aug 2026 Trees
• 26/0006/TEN Granted

  6 Barley Edge, Carlisle, CA1 2PG

  potential removal of hedgerow to rear in breach of site plan PLN02 (Dwg37- Persimmon) of Planning Approval 10/0792 & 17/0669 (11467_L04- Taylor Whimpey)

  14 Apr 2026 Trees
• 26/0033/TPO Awaiting decision

  15 Barley Edge, Carlisle, CA1 2PG

  Crown Reduction To 2no. Sycamore Trees By 4 Metres Subject To TPO254

  25 Aug 2026 Trees
• CAT/2026/0017 Awaiting decision

  Custom House, Access Road To Sea Front From The C2042 At Port Carlisle, Port Carlisle, CA7 5BU

  Tree 1 is an old mature pine tree and in recent gales large branches have fallen off, narrowly missing our parked car. For health and safety reasons the tree should be felled. If that is not possible then pollarded to reduce its size and risk of falling branches. Tree 2 is an overgrown sour cherry. The branches are now overhanging the garage and almost reaching the house. The roots are lifting the flagstones of the side path and probably under the foundations of the garage and house which will cause problems in the future. To avoid future problems it should be felled If that is not possible then pollarded to reduce its size and stop root encroachment. Both trees are within 4M of the house and would cause major damage if they were blown over in a storm in this very windy location. The land/trees are owned by next door in Fishers cross and they are more than happy to have the work done. With their permission I am happy to provide and plant replacement trees away from the house in the adjoining plot of land.

  25 Aug 2026 Trees
• 26/0041/S211 Granted

  20 Chiswick Street, Carlisle, CA1 1HQ

  Removal Of 1no. Willow Tree In Rear Yard And Crown Reduction To 1no. Holly Tree In Front Garden In Portland/Chatsworth Square Conservation Area

  16 Jul 2026 Trees