The New Bookshop, 42-44 Main Street, Cockermouth, CA13 9LQ

1. 18 Nov 2024

   Received by Cumberland

2. 8 Jan 2025

   Decision issued: Permitted

3. 22 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Cumberland granted permission on 8 January 2025, 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 full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go, with siting, design, access and landscaping all fixed at this stage. More in our guide to planning application types.

• 30, Main Street, Cockermouth, CA13 9LQ

  FUL/2026/0087 Submitted 26 Jun 2026 50 yards away

  96% historically approved · decision due ~21 Aug

  Proposed installation of 10 AC condenser units to side alley.

  Awaiting decision Full applications 12 docs

• 30, Main Street, Cockermouth, CA13 9LQ

  ADV/2026/0005 Submitted 24 Jun 2026 50 yards away

  Proposed fascia sign and hanging sign to shopfront elevation.

  Granted Advertising Windows or glazing 5 docs

• MAIN STREET, COCKERMOUTH, CA13 9LQ

  CAT/2021/0023 Submitted 14 Jul 2021 50 yards away

  Lime (1) - Lime Remove epicormic and trunk growth. Lime (2) - Lime Remove epicormic and trunk growth. Lime (3) - Lime Remove trunk growth. Lime (4) - Lime Remove trunk growth. Lime (5) - Lime Remove epicormic and trunk growth and crown reduce to clear zebra crossing. Lime (6) - Lime Remove epicormic and trunk growth. Lime (7) - Lime Remove epicormic and trunk growth. Lime (8) - Lime Remove epicormic and trunk growth. Lime (9) - Lime Remove epicormic and trunk growth. Lime (12) - Lime Remove epicormic and trunk growth. Lime (13) - Lime Remove epicormic and trunk growth and crown reduce from adjacent property. Lime (14) - Lime Remove epicormic and trunk growth. Lime (15) - Lime Remove epicormic and trunk growth. Lime (16) - Lime Remove epicormic and trunk growth. Lime (17) - Lime Remove trunk growth and crown reduce to clear zebra crossing. Lime (18) - Lime Remove epicormic and trunk growth. Lime (19) - Lime Remove epicormic and trunk growth. Lime (20) - Lime Remove epicormic and trunk growth. Lime (21) - Lime Remove trunk growth. Lime (22) - Lime Remove epicormic and trunk growth. Lime (23) - Lime Remove epicormic and trunk growth. Lime (24) - Lime Remove epicormic and trunk growth. Lime (25) - Lime Crown reduce to clear zebra crossing. Lime (26) - Lime Remove epicormic and trunk growth. Lime (27) - Lime Remove trunk growth. Lime (28) - Lime Remove epicormic and trunk growth. Lime (29) - Lime Remove trunk growth. Lime (30) - Lime Remove epicormic and trunk growth. Lime (31) - Lime Remove epicormic and trunk growth. Lime (32) - Lime Remove trunk growth. Lime (33) - Lime Remove trunk growth. Lime (34) - Lime Remove trunk growth. Lime (35) - Lime Remove epicormic and trunk growth. Lime (36) - Lime Remove trunk growth. Lime (37) - Lime Remove trunk growth. Lime (38) - Lime Remove trunk growth. Lime (39) - Lime Remove trunk growth. Lime (40) - Lime Remove trunk growth. Lime (41) - Lime Remove epicormic and trunk growth. Lime (42) - Lime Remove epicormic and trunk growth. Lime (43) - Lime Remove epicormic and trunk growth and crown reduce from zebra crossing. Lime (44) - Lime Remove epicormic and trunk growth and crown raise to 2.5 meters. Lime (45) - Lime Remove epicormic and trunk growth.

  Granted Trees 4 docs

• The Moon & Sixpence, 29 Main Street, Cockermouth, CA13 9LE

  FUL/2025/0117 Submitted 26 Aug 2025 50 yards away

  Replacement of shop front

  Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 13 docs

• 17 Black Bull Inn, Main Street, Cockermouth CA13 9LE

  LBC/2026/0001 Submitted 21 Jan 2026 50 yards away

  Listed building consent for external and internal alterations including replacement flat roof to rear incorporating two skylights. New resin-bond flooring to beer garden. Internally, works include removing a central ground-floor column, adjusting the bar layout and new steps to suit, addition of food hoist and replacing fixed seating. The accessible toilet will be relocated, and the ladies’ toilet lobby reconfigured. Selected doors and stud walls will be removed or adapted to suit the revised layout. The first floor staircase will be relocated to provide access to the escape corridor.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 16 docs

• 29 Main Street, Cockermouth CA13 9LE

  FUL/2021/0239 Submitted 3 Sep 2021 50 yards away

  To erect a commercial awning to front of coffeeshop

  Granted Full applications 7 docs

• 26/0122 Withdrawn

  Inglewood Residential Home, 139 Dalston Road, Carlisle, CA2 5PG

  Erection Of Single Storey Extension To Provide 7no. Bedrooms And Communal Areas, Together With Associated Landscaping Works And Car Park Expansion To Include 4no. Cycle Spaces

  Received 5 Mar, published by the council 14 Aug 2026 Full applications
• FUL/2026/0127 Awaiting decision

  Poundstretchers Ltd, Annie Pit Lane, Clay Flatts Trading Estate, Workington CA14 2DB

  Proposed covered trolley park, car park changes and proposed 2.4m fence to rear service yard

  Received 16 Sep, published by the council 22 Sep 2026 Full applications
• 26/0380 Granted

  77 Burgh Road, Carlisle, CA2 7NB

  Change Of Use From C3 (Residential) To C2 (Residential Children's Home)

  Received 13 Jul, published by the council 14 Aug 2026 Full applications
• 26/0301 Refused

  Land south west of Head Dale and The Stripes, Cocklakes, Cumwhinton, Carlisle, CA4 0AW

  Construction & Operation Of A Micro Energy Storage Project

  Received 29 May, published by the council 14 Aug 2026 Full applications
• 26/0438 Granted

  22 Fisher Street, Carlisle CA3 8RH

  Change Of Use From Former YMCA Accommodation To 1no. Dwelling; Separation Of Property From Adjacent 1960s Sports Hall (24 Fisher Street) At First And Second Floor Level; Demolition Of 1960s Two-Storey Toilet Block Extension To Rear; Demolition Of 1960s Single-Storey Flat Roof Covering Former Garden/Courtyard; Removal Of 1960s Partitions And Return Rooms To Original Proportions; Landscaping To Provide Small Private Courtyard For 22 Fisher Street And Independent Access To 24 Fisher Street Via Side Entrance To 22 Fisher Street; Alleyway To Become Shared Space Between Properties

  Received 5 Aug, published by the council 14 Aug 2026 Full applications