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41, Kirkgate, Cockermouth, CA13 9PJ

Granted Cumberland CAT/2025/0037 Works to Trees in a conservation area

Works: Trees

Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.

Proposal

Pollarding of the two mature horse chestnut trees on the cobbled area in front of properties 41-45 Kirkgate, Cockermouth. This work is carried out regularly and routinely every 5-7 years. It helps preserve the form of the trees and minimises risks to people and vehicles from falling damaged branches. It also ensures safe and clear access for people and vehicles on to the cobbled area as well as ensuring the safety of / preventing damage to the overhead telephone lines servicing the properties adjacent to the cobbled area.

As published by the council, reference CAT/2025/0037

Application record

Reference
CAT/2025/0037
Type
Works to Trees in a conservation area
Status
Determined
Decision
Granted As published: Permitted
Received
16 Oct 2025
Validated
16 Oct 2025
Decided
30 Jan 2026
Ward
Cockermouth North
Parish
Cockermouth CP
Decision by
Delegated Decision
Postcode
CA13 9PJ

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 16 Oct 2025

    Received by Cumberland

  2. 30 Jan 2026

    Decision issued: Permitted

  3. 14 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

4 documents on file for this application

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What this grant of permission means

Cumberland granted permission on 30 January 2026, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

About tree works applications

Applications for works to trees cover protected trees: consent under a tree preservation order, or six weeks notice for trees in a conservation area. More in our guide to planning application types.

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