Friends Former Meeting House, Meeting House Lane, Broughton, CA13 0YQ

1. 27 May 2025

   Received by Cumberland

2. 17 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 22 July 2025, 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 full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go: siting, design, access and landscaping are all fixed at this stage. It is the standard route for new buildings, conversions and changes of use. The statutory target is eight weeks for smaller schemes and thirteen weeks for major development, though complex cases often take longer by agreement.

More on full applications applications in our guide

• Broughton Grange, Meeting House Lane, Little Broughton, CA13 0YH

  WTPO/2023/0019 Submitted 4 Jul 2023 72m away

  Beech Tree - To cut back the areas with die back and reduce the long limbs by 1m

  Granted Trees 7 docs

• 9 Ghyll Bank, Little Broughton, Cockermouth, CA13 0LH

  NMA/2019/0004 Submitted 8 Nov 2019 198m away

  Non-material amendment application for alterations to porch elevations

  Granted Amendments Extension 4 docs
  Small domestic

• The Vicarage, The Green, Little Broughton, CA13 0YG

  WTPO/2024/0024 Submitted 27 Aug 2024 286m away

  T1 and T2 are in an advanced state of decline due to Ash dieback, and for safety to property and public they should be removed. The trees will be replaced close to the current existing location. New properties have been built to the rear of the trees, as shown on plan 1.

  Granted Trees 6 docs

• The Vicarage, The Green, Little Broughton, CA13 0YG

  WTPO/2026/0005 Submitted 14 Jan 2026 286m away

  100% historically approved · decision due ~11 Mar

  T1 - Reduce away from House to create approx. 1.5 - 2m clearance on 1x Willow Tree T2 - Reduce away from Garage to create approx. 1.5m Clearance on 1x Willow Tree

  Awaiting decision Trees 2 docs

• Looking Stead, Craggs Road, Great Broughton, Cockermouth, CA13 0XP

  HOU/2025/0160 Submitted 14 Oct 2025 390m away

  Rear single storey extension and raising of existing gable to create usable attic space, including alterations and installation of new windows.

  Granted Householder Extension Windows or glazing 5 docs
  Small domestic

• 101 Main Street, Great Broughton, CA13 0YJ

  HOU/2025/0162 Submitted 16 Oct 2025 412m away

  Replacement of existing conservatory with sunroom

  Granted Householder Extension 4 docs
  Small domestic

• FUL/2026/0120 Awaiting decision

  14, High Street, Wigton, CA7 9NJ

  Change of Use from former bank to two class E shops and three flats

  2 Sep 2026 Full applications
• 26/0484 Granted

  39 Scotch Street, Carlisle, CA3 8PT

  Internal Refit Of Existing Shop

  27 Aug 2026 Full applications
• FUL/2026/0106 Awaiting decision

  Unit 4, Derwent Mills Commercial Park, Cockermouth, CA13 0HT

  Refurbishment of existing commercial office with warehouse, removing manually operated window and door shutters on the ground floor with new electrically operated versions.

  28 Aug 2026 Full applications
• 26/0483 Awaiting decision

  Land adjacent to Westwood, Carlisle

  Erection Of Care Home For 2no. Children With Associated Drainage & External Works

  27 Aug 2026 Full applications
• 26/0346 Granted

  Unit P6, Kingmoor Park Road, Kingmoor Park Central, Carlisle, CA6 4SD

  Change Of Use From Use Class B2/B8 (General Industrial/Storage And Distribution) To Use Class E(d) (Indoor Sport, Recreation And Fitness) To Provide An Indoor Sports Facility

  23 Jun 2026 Full applications