Ellerbeck Fishery, Brigham, CA13 0SY

1. 15 Jan 2026

   Received by Cumberland

2. 14 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 12 March 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 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

• Meadow View, Brigham, Cockermouth CA13 0SY

  HOU/2021/0178 Submitted 22 Jul 2021 0m away

  Proposed Sun room

  Granted Householder 5 docs
  Domestic

• Ellerbeck Farm House, Brigham, Cockermouth CA13 0SY

  REAR/2021/0021 Submitted 25 Jun 2021 0m away

  Notification or a larger home extension 5m to the rear and 3.9m in height

  Granted Prior approval Extension 2 docs

• Ellerbeck Fishery, Brigham, CA13 0SY

  SCR/2025/0004 Submitted 19 Nov 2025 0m away

  94% historically approved · decision due ~14 Jan

  Screening opinion for a proposed extension and upgrading of existing fishery and caravan site to provide 35 holiday lodges and 5 glamping pods

  Awaiting decision Outline Extension 5 docs

• Ellerbeck Brow, Brigham, Cockermouth, CA13 0SZ

  FUL/2024/0102 Submitted 17 Jun 2024 204m away

  Proposed improvement to field access

  Withdrawn Full applications 9 docs

• Land off Ellerbeck Brow, High Brigham, Brigham, CA13 0SZ

  OUT/2025/0013 Submitted 5 Jan 2026 204m away

  94% historically approved · decision due ~2 Mar

  Outline application for the erection of four bungalows, with access from Ellerbeck Brow, and associated infrastructure

  Decided Outline 35 docs

• Field beside 1 High Rigg (Fell View), Brigham, Cockermouth CA13 0TA

  FUL/2021/0249 Submitted 27 Sep 2021 393m away

  Change of use from stables to holiday let cottage and associated external works

  Granted Full applications 28 docs

• FUL/2026/0088 Granted

  Moorhouse Farm, Wigton, CA7 0NT

  Replacement General Purpose Agricultural Shed

  13 Jul 2026 Full applications
• FUL/2026/0094 Awaiting decision

  Albion Hotel, Eden Street, Silloth CA7 4AS

  Demolition of store and outbuildings and proposed extension to public house and new external staircase to provide access to manager accommodation

  3 Sep 2026 Full applications
• 26/0428 Granted

  Unit 2, St Nicholas Gate Retail Park, London Road, Carlisle, CA1 2EA

  Pop-Up Roof Extension To Accommodate New Internal Lift

  30 Jul 2026 Full applications
• 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
• FUL/2026/0119 Awaiting decision

  Workington Hall, Curwen Park, Workington, CA14 3AN

  The installation of new ground-mounted up light (floodlighting) units to illuminate the external walls of the hall

  2 Sep 2026 Full applications