James Walker And Co Ltd, Gote Brow, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 0NH

1. 28 Oct 2019

   Received by Cumberland

2. 12 Nov 2019

   Decision issued: Certificate of Lawful Dev Approved

3. 17 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.

A lawful development certificate is a legal determination, not a planning judgement. It asks the council to confirm either that existing use or works are lawful, often through the passage of time, or that a proposal would not need planning permission at all. The applicant must prove the facts; the merits of the scheme are not considered.

More on lawful development applications in our guide

• Hames Hall Residential Home, Gote Road, Cockermouth CA13 0NN

  FUL/2025/0163 Submitted 28 Oct 2025 184m away

  Remodeling of existing stepped escape route to provide a disabled ramped/stepped escape/access route from the existing building

  Granted Full applications 8 docs

• Hames Hall Residential Home, Gote Road, Cockermouth CA13 0NN

  LBC/2025/0029 Submitted 28 Oct 2025 184m away

  Listed Building consent for the remodeling of existing stepped escape route to provide a disabled ramped/stepped escape/access route from the existing building

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 20 docs

• Derwent House, Wakefield Road, Cockermouth, CA13 0HS

  LBC/2026/0008 Submitted 28 Jan 2026 237m away

  Listed building Consent for replacement windows

  Withdrawn Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing 8 docs

• Derwent House, Wakefield Road, Cockermouth, CA13 0HS

  FUL/2026/0009 Submitted 28 Jan 2026 237m away

  Replacement windows

  Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 11 docs

• Thermoforce Ltd, Wakefield Road, Cockermouth, CA13 0HS

  FUL/2021/0198 Submitted 12 Jul 2021 237m away

  Partial demolition and refurbishment of existing building and erection of 2 no commercial buildings for purposes Use Class B2 and /or Use Class E (g ii and iii only) comprising of 9 individual units

  Granted Full applications Demolition 12 docs

• Memorial Gardens, Wakefield Road, Cockermouth, CA13 0HR

  CAT/2026/0005 Submitted 10 Feb 2026 274m away

  T2 Beech - crown reduce by 1/3rd crown size to lessen loading on defective included union T3 Beech - remove smaller codominant stem to remove included union T5 Ash - infected with stage 3 ash dieback disease - fell All work carried out in accordance with BS3998 'Tree Work - Recommendations'

  Granted Trees 5 docs

• 26/0371 Granted

  110 Denton Street, Carlisle, CA2 5HB

  Certificate Of Proposed Lawful Development For The Use Of The First Floor Flat As A House Of Multiple Occupancy For 4no. Residents At 110 Denton Street

  30 Jun 2026 Lawful development
• CLDP/2026/0010 Awaiting decision

  59 Sycamore Drive, High Seaton, Workington, CA14 1NG

  Certificate of lawful development for a single storey rear extension

  24 Aug 2026 Lawful development
• 26/0355 Granted

  Land off Chandler Way, Carlisle, CA3 0JQ

  Certificate Of Lawful Existing Development To Confirm That The Development Authorised By Planning Permission Ref. 22/0726 (Erection Of Bio-CNG Vehicle Fuelling Station Comprising Fuel Dispenser Islands, Plant Compound, Landscaping, Revised Car Parking Area, New Accesses And Associated Development) Has Lawfully Commenced As A Result Of The Works Evidenced

  26 Jun 2026 Lawful development
• CLDP/2026/0009 Awaiting decision

  Energy Coast University Technical College, Blackwood Road, Lillyhall Industrial Estate, Lillyhall, Workington, CA14 4JW

  The proposal involves creating a small 117 m2 modular classroom building and covered walkway / canopy in designated area within the Energy Coast University Technical College. The proposal will be located in the area of existing land between the university buildings and tie in with the existing asphalt and block paving for access to the building that will be repaired and made good after the works are complete. Proposed building will be provided with a part M compliant ramp for access. The building will consist of a single classroom and ancillary facilities.

  11 Aug 2026 Lawful development
• CLDP/2026/0008 Awaiting decision

  4 Dean Street, Workington CA14 2XA

  Internal alterations to subdivide existing property. No external alterations are proposed.

  4 Aug 2026 Lawful development