41 Fitz Road, Cockermouth, CA13 0AN

1. 31 Jul 2026

   Received by Cumberland

2. 14 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 25 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.

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

• 49, Fitz Road, Cockermouth, CA13 0AN

  HOU/2024/0141 Submitted 11 Sep 2024 0m away

  Proposed single storey lean-to to the front of the house and the addition of raised patio to the side.

  Granted Householder 5 docs
  Small domestic

• 5 Romely Place, Cockermouth, CA13 0AF

  HOU/2021/0261 Submitted 13 Dec 2021 196m away

  Erection of a porch

  Granted Householder Extension 10 docs
  Small domestic

• 29, Mayo Park, Cockermouth, CA13 0BJ

  HOU/2024/0164 Submitted 19 Nov 2024 229m away

  Single story rear extension to be utilised as a dining area.

  Granted Householder Extension 9 docs
  Domestic

• 24 Low Road Close, Cockermouth CA13 0GU

  HOU/2026/0099 Submitted 13 Jul 2026 251m away

  Erection of rear/side wrap-around extension; Installation of rear dormer; Internal alterations to an existing end-terrace and new boundary wall.

  Granted Householder Extension Loft or dormer 7 docs
  Small domestic

• 50 LOW ROAD CLOSE, COCKERMOUTH, CA13 0GU

  REAR/2021/0025 Submitted 16 Jul 2021 251m away

  Single storey rear extension 5m long x 2.3m to eaves (max height 3.5m)

  Granted Prior approval Extension 3 docs
  Small domestic

• 17 Low Road Close, Cockermouth, CA13 0GU

  WTPO/2026/0003 Submitted 7 Jan 2026 251m away

  Selective pruning to 1 x mature oak tree

  Granted Trees 4 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