Old Bridge House, Great Broughton, Cockermouth, CA13 0YP

1. 13 Jul 2026

   Received by Cumberland

2. 14 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 7 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

• Old Bridge House, Great Broughton, Cockermouth, CA13 0YP

  LBC/2026/0033 Submitted 13 Jul 2026 0m away

  100% historically approved · decision due ~7 Sep

  Listed Building Consent for removal of C20 gabled porch, removal of C20 glazed lean-to and its replacement with a new single-storey lean-to and formation of garden doors to the rear elevation.

  Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings Extension Windows or glazing 6 docs
  Small domestic

• Yew Tree House, Broughton Cross, Cockermouth CA13 0TY

  FUL/2024/0209 Submitted 15 Oct 2024 494m away

  Alterations and extensions to first floor and sub division of property into two dwellings

  Granted Full applications Extension 6 docs
  Several homes

• Holabie House, Broughton Cross, Cockermouth, CA13 0TY

  FUL/2024/0175 Submitted 5 Sep 2024 494m away

  New self build dwelling

  Withdrawn Full applications New dwelling 10 docs
  Domestic

• LAND ADJACENT TO, LIMETREE HOUSE, , BROUGHTON CROSS, COCKERMOUTH, CA13 0TY

  FUL/2021/0191 Submitted 1 Jul 2021 494m away

  Re-submission of approved application 2/2018/0531, for the erection of a detached dwelling

  Granted Full applications New dwelling 9 docs
  Domestic

• 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