McDonalds Restaurant Ltd, 5 Derwent Drive, Workington, CA14 3YW

1. 13 Nov 2025

   Received by Cumberland

2. 9 Jan 2026

   Decision issued: Permitted

3. 14 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

• Chimney Sheep Ltd, Derwent Drive, Workington, CA14 3YW

  FUL/2024/0194 Submitted 23 Sep 2024 0m away

  Replacement of 7 storage containers with steel framed free-standing warehouse building on an area of existing carpark

  Granted Full applications 5 docs

• Unit 7, Chapel Road, Workington, CA14 3YW

  FUL/2024/0177 Submitted 10 Sep 2024 0m away

  Change of Use from retail shop to NWAS maintenance, service and repair workshop with a secure enclosure and pedestrian gates

  Granted Full applications 25 docs

• Derwent Retail Park, Derwent Drive, Workington CA14 3YW

  NMA/2021/0022 Submitted 16 Jul 2021 0m away

  Non material amendment to application FUL/2020/0502 for changes to the colour of proposed shopfront

  Granted Amendments Windows or glazing 5 docs

• Currys PC World, Derwent Howe Industrial Estate, Workington, CA14 3YW

  ADV/2021/0008 Submitted 2 Jul 2021 0m away

  Proposed 4 fascia advertisement signs

  Granted Advertising 9 docs

• McDonalds Restaurants Ltd, 5 Derwent Drive, Derwent Howe Industrial Estate, Workington CA14 3YW

  FUL/2026/0004 Submitted 12 Jan 2026 0m away

  Proposal for the installation of two rapid electric vehicle charging stations and ancillary equipment within the car park

  Granted Full applications 18 docs

• Caspian Restaurant, Derwent Drive, Derwent Howe Industrial Estate, Workington CA14 3YW

  FUL/2021/0180 Submitted 15 Jun 2021 0m away

  Ancillary storage for purposes associated with restaurant (Class E)

  Granted Full applications 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