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

1. 28 Aug 2026

   Received by Cumberland

2. 4 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 23 October 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

• 18 DERWENTSIDE GARDENS, COCKERMOUTH, CA13 0JF

  CAT/2021/0031 Submitted 24 Sep 2021 157m away

  Trees 1 & 2 - Conifers in rear garden to be removed Tree 3 - Conifer in front garden to be reduced by 3m and shaped Tree 4 - Birch in front garden to be removed

  Granted Trees 7 docs

• Derwent House, Wakefield Road, Cockermouth, CA13 0HS

  LBC/2026/0008 Submitted 28 Jan 2026 208m away

  Listed building Consent for replacement windows

  Withdrawn Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing 8 docs

• Derwent House, Wakefield Road, Cockermouth, CA13 0HS

  FUL/2026/0009 Submitted 28 Jan 2026 208m away

  Replacement windows

  Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 11 docs

• Thermoforce Ltd, Wakefield Road, Cockermouth, CA13 0HS

  FUL/2021/0198 Submitted 12 Jul 2021 208m away

  Partial demolition and refurbishment of existing building and erection of 2 no commercial buildings for purposes Use Class B2 and /or Use Class E (g ii and iii only) comprising of 9 individual units

  Granted Full applications Demolition 12 docs

• James Walker And Co Ltd, Gote Brow, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 0NH

  CLD/2019/0019 Submitted 28 Oct 2019 284m away

  Certificate of Lawfulness for the modifications to a LEV system

  Granted Lawful development 6 docs

• Memorial Gardens, Wakefield Road, Cockermouth, CA13 0HR

  CAT/2026/0005 Submitted 10 Feb 2026 338m away

  T2 Beech - crown reduce by 1/3rd crown size to lessen loading on defective included union T3 Beech - remove smaller codominant stem to remove included union T5 Ash - infected with stage 3 ash dieback disease - fell All work carried out in accordance with BS3998 'Tree Work - Recommendations'

  Granted Trees 5 docs

• 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
• 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
• FUL/2026/0105 Awaiting decision

  Land to the East of Buildings at Blackdyke, Silloth, Wigton, CA7 4JG

  Construction and operation of a Battery Storage Project.

  27 Aug 2026 Full applications