6 Proctors Square, Wigton, CA7 9AR

1. 7 Jul 2026

   Received by Cumberland

2. 14 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 1 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

• The Old Tan Yard, Laurel Terrace, Wigton, CA7 9AS

  CON/2024/0030 Submitted 16 Sep 2024 47m away

  Compliance with condition 7 (remediation) on application 2/2018/0034

  Granted Conditions 6 docs

• Proctors Row, Wigton, CA7 9PF

  LBD/2025/0001 Submitted 5 Sep 2025 63m away

  100% historically approved · decision due ~31 Oct

  Listed building consent for the partial demolition of a field wall in association with new foodstore

  Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings Demolition 10 docs

• Proposed ALDI Foodstore, Wigton

  FUL/2025/0135 Submitted 4 Sep 2025 63m away

  96% historically approved · decision due ~30 Oct

  "Erection of Class E(a) retail foodstore, with associated access, car parking, landscaping and other associated works"; and, "Listed building consent for the partial demolition of a field wall"

  Awaiting decision Full applications Demolition 71 docs

• Brookside Works, Brookside, Wigton CA7 9AW

  VAR/2021/0027 Submitted 26 Jul 2021 78m away

  Variation of Condition 2 of 2/2010/0633 to make changes to the width of unit 4 and minor changes to the fenestration

  Granted Amendments Windows or glazing 4 docs

• Hill Crest, Station Hill, Wigton, CA7 9BH

  FUL/2026/0067 Submitted 5 Jun 2026 91m away

  96% historically approved · decision due ~31 Jul

  Demolition of existing bungalow and rebuilding of two new dwellings

  Decided Full applications New dwelling Demolition 12 docs
  Several homes

• The Market Hall, Church Street, Wigton CA7 9AA

  ADV/2025/0015 Submitted 2 Dec 2025 137m away

  Wigton Community Together art project fascia sign

  Granted Advertising 8 docs

• 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
• HOU/2026/0120 Awaiting decision

  95, Mitchell Avenue, Northside, CA14 1AB

  Rear single storey extension

  2 Sep 2026 Householder
• HOU/2026/0127 Awaiting decision

  Laurel Cottage, Kirkbampton Village, Kirkbampton, CA5 6JB

  Proposal to remove a 3.2 metre section of front wall to create a parking place using the established vehicle crossover and dropped kerb.

  1 Sep 2026 Householder
• 26/0390 Granted

  3 Fallowfield Gardens, Wetheral, Carlisle, CA4 8PT

  Conversion Of Garage To Form Additional Living Space Including Formation Of Windows To Front Elevation; Erection Of Single Storey Side Extension To Provide Garage & Study. Creation Of New Driveway & Relocated Garden Space To Front

  13 Jul 2026 Householder