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.

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• Swan House, Westnewton, CA7 3PQ

  VAR/2024/0021 Submitted 6 Aug 2024 50 yards 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 50 yards away

  Removal of split willow tree

  Granted Trees 4 docs

• Beck View, Westnewton, Wigton, CA7 3PH

  HOU/2021/0215 Submitted 24 Sep 2021 50 yards 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 200 yards 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 400 yards 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 400 yards away

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

  Granted Prior approval 6 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