Building 3, Discovery Park (former Alcan Works) , Distington Bypass, Workington, CA14 4HX

1. 1 Jun 2026

   Received by Cumberland

2. 25 Jun 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

• Discovery Park (former Alcan Works) , Distington Bypass, Workington, CA14 4HX

  CLDE/2025/0011 Submitted 18 Nov 2025 0m away

  Certificate of lawful development for the existing use of the land and buildings as general industrial (use class B2)

  Granted Lawful development 21 docs

• Unit 4, Dobies Business Park, Lillyhall, Workington, CA14 4HX

  FUL/2021/0203 Submitted 18 Aug 2021 0m away

  “Change of use from leisure to office including elevation changes and flexible office layouts internally

  Granted Full applications 8 docs

• Discovery Park , Distington Bypass, Workington , CA14 4HX

  CLDP/2025/0005 Submitted 10 Apr 2025 0m away

  Certificate of Lawfulness for Proposed Use of Building for Storage and Distribution

  Withdrawn Lawful development 6 docs

• Building 3 Discovery Park, Lillyhall, Workington CA14 4JE

  CLDP/2024/0010 Submitted 18 Sep 2024 317m away

  Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed external alterations to provide new fire escape routes from the building

  Granted Lawful development 10 docs

• Lakes College West Cumbria, Hallwood Road, Lillyhall Industrial Estate, Lillyhall, CA14 4JN

  NMA/2021/0019 Submitted 28 Jun 2021 429m away

  Non material for approved application FUL/2020/0160. To substitute reference in condition 10 with new plan. To te into account changes in fencing/boundary specification

  Granted Amendments 4 docs

• Handy Concrete, Pittwood Road, Lillyhall Industrial Estate, Lillyhall, CA14 4JP

  FUL/2021/0184 Submitted 28 Jun 2021 447m away

  Proposed commercial vehicle repair workshop to serve existing business

  Granted Full applications 8 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