Seamens Bethel, Falcon Street, Workington, CA14 2XD

1. 15 May 2026

   Received by Cumberland

2. 14 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. 8 Sep 2026

   Decision issued: Permitted

Cumberland granted permission on 8 September 2026, 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.

• 4 Dean Street, Workington CA14 2XA

  CLDP/2026/0008 Submitted 4 Aug 2026 100 yards away

  98% historically approved · decision due ~29 Sep

  Internal alterations to subdivide existing property. No external alterations are proposed.

  Decided Lawful development 7 docs

• 10 Dora Crescent, Workington CA14 2EZ

  HOU/2021/0189 Submitted 9 Aug 2021 250 yards away

  Roofing over part yard area and installation of a patio door to provide additional living accommodation

  Granted Householder 4 docs
  Domestic

• St Michaels Rectory, Dora Crescent, Workington, CA14 2EZ

  CAT/2025/0039 Submitted 24 Oct 2025 250 yards away

  T1 - Sycamore, Crown raise to approx. 5.1m over neighbouring drive Create clearance of approx. 2ft from around bt wires, from trees only that site within the rectory grounds

  Granted Trees 5 docs

• St Michaels Rectory, Dora Crescent, Workington, CA14 2EZ

  CAT/2024/0022 Submitted 28 Aug 2024 250 yards away

  Reduction of 1 Ash tree to the front of the property by 3.5 metres. reducing the crown would help prevent any further damage from further storms.

  Granted Trees 7 docs

• Former Snooker Club Site, Duke Street, Workington CA14 2HW

  FUL/2021/0192 Submitted 8 Sep 2021 350 yards away

  Erection of 14No Apartments for Assisted Living on former Snooker Club site

  Granted Full applications New dwelling 9 docs
  Major scheme

• 22 Fisher Street, Workington CA14 2EP

  FUL/2026/0101 Submitted 4 Aug 2026 350 yards away

  96% historically approved · decision due ~29 Sep

  Proposed change of use from commercial class E to 5 bed HMO class C4

  Awaiting decision Full applications 9 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