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

Cumberland granted permission on 9 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.

A lawful development certificate is a legal determination that existing or proposed works do not need planning permission; the merits of the scheme are not considered. More in our guide to planning application types.

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

  FUL/2024/0194 Submitted 23 Sep 2024 50 yards 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 50 yards 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 50 yards 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 50 yards 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 50 yards away

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

  Granted Full applications 18 docs

• Land west of Derwent Howe Retail Park, Derwent Drive, Workington, CA14 3YW

  FUL/2026/0136 Submitted 7 Oct 2026 50 yards away

  96% historically approved · decision due ~2 Dec

  Hybrid planning application comprising: Full planning application for the erection of a foodstore (Class E(a)), and a drive-thru restaurant (Sui Generis), with access, car parking, landscaping and other associated works. Outline planning application for the erection of up to five retail units (Class E), with car parking, landscaping and other associated works, with all Matters Reserved save for access.

  Awaiting decision Full applications 42 docs

• CLDP/2026/0012 Awaiting decision

  Whitecroft, Maryport, CA15 8NQ

  Lawful Development Certificate for15 dwellings utilising the existing estate access road.

  Received 28 Sep, published by the council 1 Oct 2026 Lawful development
• 26/0396 Granted

  Stackyard Cottage, Orton Grange, Carlisle, CA5 6LA

  Certificate Of Proposed Lawful Development For The Use Of The Property As A Childrens Day Nursery (Use Class E)

  Received 15 Jul, published by the council 14 Aug 2026 Lawful development
• 26/0517 Awaiting decision

  35 Chiswick Street, Carlisle, CA1 1HJ

  Certificate Of Existing Lawful Use For Continued Use As A Childrens Care Home

  Received 16 Sep, published by the council 22 Sep 2026 Lawful development
• 26/0515 Awaiting decision

  28 London Road, Carlisle, CA1 2EL

  Certificate Of Existing Lawful Development For The Use Of The Property As A HMO Occupied By Up To 10 Persons

  Received 15 Sep, published by the council 28 Sep 2026 Lawful development
• CLDE/2026/0002 Awaiting decision

  Low Moor, Bothel CA7 2JN

  Certificate of Lawful Development application for use of two buildings as two C3 dwellings

  Received 14 Sep, published by the council 22 Sep 2026 Lawful development