Overgate, Mealsgate, Wigton, CA7 1LE

1. 14 Mar 2025

   Received by Cumberland

2. 17 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 9 May 2025, 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.

Householder applications cover work to an existing house and its garden: extensions, loft and garage conversions, porches, outbuildings and similar alterations within the boundary of the home. They cannot be used to create a separate dwelling or change what the building is used for. Councils aim to decide them within eight weeks, and immediate neighbours are usually notified and given a chance to comment.

More on householder applications in our guide

• Overgate, Mealsgate, Wigton CA7 1LE

  LBC/2021/0024 Submitted 22 Jun 2021 0m away

  Listed building consent for extension, alteration of dwelling and conversion of barn to ancillary accommodation with 0.9m high post and rail fence

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Extension 6 docs
  Small domestic

• Overgate, Mealsgate, Wigton CA7 1LE

  FUL/2021/0179 Submitted 22 Jun 2021 0m away

  Extension, alteration of dwelling and conversion of barn to ancillary accommodation with 0.9m high post and rail fence

  Granted Full applications Extension 6 docs
  Small domestic

• Overgate, Mealsgate, Wigton, CA7 1LE

  LBC/2025/0004 Submitted 14 Mar 2025 0m away

  100% historically approved · decision due ~9 May

  Listed Building Consent for part retrospective two storey extension, link extension and single storey conversion

  Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings Extension 10 docs
  Small domestic

• Overgate, Mealsgate, Wigton, CA7 1LE

  HOU/2025/0032 Submitted 14 Mar 2025 0m away

  98% historically approved · decision due ~9 May

  Part retrospective two storey extension, link extension and single storey conversion

  Awaiting decision Householder Extension 8 docs
  Small domestic

• Overgate, Mealsgate, Wigton, CA7 1LE

  LBC/2025/0005 Submitted 14 Mar 2025 0m away

  100% historically approved · decision due ~9 May

  Part Retrospective internal and external alterations to dwelling and changes to the garden layout and boundary treatments

  Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings 8 docs
  Domestic

• Kirkland Vale, Mealsgate, CA7 1LD

  FUL/2026/0038 Submitted 7 Jul 2026 418m away

  96% historically approved · decision due ~1 Sep

  Change of use from agriculture field to equestrian training arena.

  Awaiting decision Full applications 18 docs

• HOU/2026/0128 Awaiting decision

  43 St Mungos Park, Aspatria, Wigton, CA7 3JF

  Proposed extension at first floor level to create new bedroom and bathroom accommodation and larger hall at ground floor level

  4 Sep 2026 Householder
• 26/0363 Granted

  18 Brampton Road, Carlisle, CA3 9AW

  Extension Of Existing Garage To Provide Boot Room And Double Garage

  29 Jun 2026 Householder
• 26/0332 Granted

  17 Beech Grove, Carlisle, CA3 9BE

  Erection Of Single Storey Side & Rear Extension To Provide WC, Utility & Enlarged Kitchen/Dining Room; Together With First Floor Rear Extension To Provide Enlarged Bedroom

  15 Jun 2026 Householder
• HOU/2026/0124 Awaiting decision

  8 Ghyll Road, Westfield, Workington, CA14 5AL

  Two storey side/rear extension, Single storey rear extension and creating parking area to the front of the property.

  2 Sep 2026 Householder
• HOU/2026/0129 Awaiting decision

  24 Hawkshead Avenue, Workington CA14 3HS

  Proposed two storey rear extension and internal alterations

  2 Sep 2026 Householder