Beech Grove, Kirkbampton Village, Kirkbampton, CA5 6JB

1. 8 Jul 2026

   Received by Cumberland

2. 14 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 2 September 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

   Cumberland took a median of 56 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with Cumberland for determination. The council publicises it, consults neighbours and technical bodies where required, and weighs the responses against local and national planning policy.

The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development, though extensions of time are common. Comments carry most weight while the case is undecided, so check the council portal for the deadline if you want to respond.

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

• Land North of Croft Cottage, Kirkbampton, Carlisle CA5 6JB

  OUT/2025/0008 Submitted 5 Nov 2025 0m away

  Outline planning application for one residential dwelling including access

  Withdrawn Outline 20 docs
  Domestic

• Church Of St Peter, Kirkbampton, Carlisle, CA5 6JB

  CAT/2026/0012 Submitted 13 Jul 2026 0m away

  100% historically approved · decision due ~7 Sep

  T1 & T2 – Yew Reduce crown by approximately 1.5–2.0m whilst retaining the natural form. Undertake approximately 15–20% crown thinning. Reduce lateral branches extending over the neighbouring property back to suitable growth points. Remove deadwood greater than 25mm diameter. T3 & T4 (Dead) – Holly Fell to ground level. Grind stump if practicable. T5 – Maple Crown lift to approximately 3m above ground level. Undertake a light crown reduction (approximately 1m) and crown thin by around 15% to improve light penetration whilst retaining natural shape. T6 & T7 – Cherry Crown lift to approximately 3m. Light crown reduction and crown thinning. Remove basal and understorey growth to reopen former access.

  Awaiting decision Trees 7 docs

• West End Farm, Kirkbampton Village, Kirkbampton, CA5 6JB

  HRN/2026/0002 Submitted 13 Jan 2026 0m away

  Removal of 6m in 7 seperate hedgerows

  Granted Trees 5 docs

• Laurel Cottage, Kirkbampton Village, Kirkbampton, CA5 6JB

  HOU/2026/0127 Submitted 1 Sep 2026 0m away

  98% historically approved · decision due ~27 Oct

  Proposal to remove a 3.2 metre section of front wall to create a parking place using the established vehicle crossover and dropped kerb.

  Awaiting decision Householder 6 docs
  Small domestic

• Site adjacent Village Hall, Kirkbampton CA5 6HX

  FUL/2021/0195 Submitted 13 Jul 2021 319m away

  Erection of 8 dwellings

  Granted Full applications 19 docs
  Several homes

• 17, Solway View, Kirkbampton, CA5 6HR

  HOU/2021/0112 Submitted 23 Jun 2021 458m away

  Decking with summerhouse (retrospective)

  Granted Householder 10 docs
  Domestic

• 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