Chapel House, Westnewton, CA7 3PQ

1. 26 Aug 2026

   Received by Cumberland

2. 7 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 21 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

• Swan House, Westnewton, CA7 3PQ

  VAR/2024/0021 Submitted 6 Aug 2024 0m away

  Variation to condition 2 (plans) on approved application HOU/2023/0146 to amend design

  Granted Amendments 7 docs

• Swan House, Westnewton,CA7 3PQ

  CAT/2025/0035 Submitted 9 Oct 2025 0m away

  Removal of split willow tree

  Granted Trees 4 docs

• Beck View, Westnewton, Wigton, CA7 3PH

  HOU/2021/0215 Submitted 24 Sep 2021 41m away

  Proposed construction of first floor to create more accommodation

  Granted Householder 9 docs
  Domestic

• St Matthews C Of E School, Westnewton, CA7 3NT

  FUL/2024/0170 Submitted 20 Aug 2024 166m away

  Demolition of existing standalone prefabricated dining and kitchen building and the construction of a replacement building

  Granted Full applications Demolition 12 docs

• Bridge House, Westnewton, Wigton, CA7 3NX

  CAT/2025/0042 Submitted 13 Nov 2025 373m away

  Removal of both trees and remove all waste.

  Granted Trees 6 docs

• Westnewton Hall, Westnewton, Wigton,, CA7 3NX

  AGR/2024/0042 Submitted 10 Oct 2024 373m away

  Prior notification to roof over yard area and reconcrete over yard area

  Granted Prior approval 6 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