41 & 41a St Helens Street, Cockermouth, CA13 9HX

1. 5 Aug 2026

   Received by Cumberland

2. 14 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. 27 Aug 2026

   Status changed to In Review

   Previously Under Consultation.

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 30 September 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

• Scout Centre, St Helens Street, Cockermouth, CA13 9HX.

  FUL/2024/0207 Submitted 18 Oct 2024 0m away

  Replace the existing windows with UPVC double glazed windows

  Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 7 docs

• 32, St Helens Street, Cockermouth, CA13 9HX

  HOU/2025/0171 Submitted 4 Nov 2025 0m away

  Proposed single storey rear extension comprising boot room and WC

  Granted Householder Extension 8 docs
  Small domestic

• 36 St Helens Street, Cockermouth CA13 9HX

  HOU/2026/0090 Submitted 22 Jun 2026 0m away

  Removal of dangerous chimney stack to roof line, re-roof and replacing of front windows to upvc sash (Retrospective)

  Granted Householder Roofing Windows or glazing 14 docs
  Domestic

• 32, St Helens Street, Cockermouth, CA13 9HX

  LBC/2025/0026 Submitted 16 Sep 2025 0m away

  Listed building consent for a proposed single storey extension

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Extension 16 docs
  Small domestic

• 11 St Helens Street, Cockermouth CA13 9HX

  LBC/2025/0035 Submitted 4 Dec 2025 0m away

  Listed building consent for proposed replacement of 2no windows to the rear. Replacement of the existing roof tiles to match existing onto a breather membrane (replacing Type 1F felt) with existing insulation replaced with a more appropriate quilt and rigid board insulation.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Roofing Windows or glazing 13 docs

• 32, St Helens Street, Cockermouth, CA13 9HX

  HOU/2025/0150 Submitted 11 Sep 2025 0m away

  Proposed detached garden room

  Granted Householder 16 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