71 Whitestiles, High Seaton, Seaton, Workington, CA14 1LD

1. 28 Jul 2026

   Received by Cumberland

2. 14 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 22 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

• High Seaton House, High Seaton, Seaton, Workington CA14 1LJ

  WTPO/2026/0006 Submitted 22 Jan 2026 101m away

  Cut back and remove hedges labelled A and B; Sycamore labelled as C - prune low branches to reduce imbalance and reduce width of crown by 20 - 30% and Beech labelled as D - reduce height by 20 - 30%.

  Granted Trees 5 docs

• Noordwijk, High Seaton, Seaton, Workington, CA14 1LJ

  HOU/2025/0182 Submitted 12 Dec 2025 101m away

  Extension to rear of property

  Granted Householder Extension 7 docs
  Domestic

• Sunny Brae, High Seaton, Seaton, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 1NN

  CON1/2019/0013 Submitted 28 Nov 2019 207m away

  Compliance with condition 3 (visibility splays) and 9, 10 and 11 (contaminated land) of FUL/2019/0166

  Granted Conditions 4 docs

• 59 Sycamore Drive, High Seaton, Workington, CA14 1NG

  CLDP/2026/0010 Submitted 24 Aug 2026 302m away

  98% historically approved · decision due ~19 Oct

  Certificate of lawful development for a single storey rear extension

  Awaiting decision Lawful development Extension 10 docs
  Small domestic

• Poundsavers, Hunters Drive, Seaton, CA14 1QJ

  FUL/2025/0144 Submitted 10 Sep 2025 386m away

  Application for siting an InPost Parcel Locker

  Withdrawn Full applications 9 docs

• 16 High Seaton, Workington, CA14 1PB

  WTPO/2025/0035 Submitted 4 Nov 2025 472m away

  Trimming of branches of the tree to stop overhanging

  Granted Trees 7 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