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

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  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

• 25/0578 Granted

  Carlisle Driving Range, California Road, Carlisle, CA3 0BY

  Proposed Widening Of Existing Private Access Serving Carlisle Golf Centre & Driving Range; Creation Of Formal Footway

  Received 14 Oct, published by the council 14 Aug 2026 Full applications
• FUL/2026/0136 Awaiting decision

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

  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.

  Received 7 Oct, published by the council 9 Oct 2026 Full applications
• 26/0414 Granted

  Lordstown, Newcastleton, TD9 0TT

  Erection Of General Purpose Agricultural Building

  Received 24 Jul, published by the council 27 Aug 2026 Full applications
• 26/0554 Awaiting decision

  Premier Inn Hotel & Beefeater Restaurant, Carleton, Carlisle, CA4 0AD

  Alterations To Existing Restaurant Building To Provide 15no. Additional Hotel Bedrooms, Reconfigured Restaurant And Associated Works

  Received 7 Oct, published by the council 9 Oct 2026 Full applications
• 26/0440 Granted

  Woodlands, Sceughmire, Great Orton, Carlisle, CA5 6JT

  Relocation Of Highway And Pedestrian Access Off Orton Road To Serve Woodlands And Associated Grounds; Existing Access To Be Closed

  Received 6 Aug, published by the council 27 Aug 2026 Full applications