8, Fletcher Street, Cockermouth, CA13 0HA

1. 19 Aug 2026

   Received by Cumberland

2. 27 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 14 October 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

• 8 Fletcher Street, Cockermouth CA13 0HA

  HOU/2026/0015 Submitted 10 Feb 2026 0m away

  Demolition of existing two storey rear extension and construction of a replacement two storey rear extension to provide enlarged kitchen, bathroom and shower room

  Granted Householder Extension Demolition 8 docs
  Domestic

• Land at Derwent Street, Cockermouth CA13 0EY

  FUL/2025/0142 Submitted 17 Sep 2025 26m away

  96% historically approved · decision due ~12 Nov

  Proposed detached dwelling

  Awaiting decision Full applications New dwelling 18 docs
  Domestic

• 4, Horsman Street, Cockermouth, CA13 0HE

  CAT/2026/0015 Submitted 3 Aug 2026 52m away

  100% historically approved · decision due ~28 Sep

  Three overgrown fruit trees in rear garden of No. 4 Horsman Street. to be reduced to previous reduction points, (P1, P2, P3 photos)

  Awaiting decision Trees 5 docs

• 1-17 Horsman Court, Cockermouth CA13 0HQ

  FUL/2025/0126 Submitted 26 Aug 2025 99m away

  Change from painted timber fascias and soffits to UPVC

  Granted Full applications 5 docs

• 33-35 Crown Street, Cockermouth CA13 0ER

  FUL/2026/0026 Submitted 18 Feb 2026 108m away

  Subdivision of dwelling to form 2 independent dwelling units, replacement windows and re-roofing

  Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 13 docs
  Domestic

• Wordsworth Court, Sullart Street, Cockermouth, CA13 0EB

  CAT/2024/0026 Submitted 17 Oct 2024 205m away

  Works to trees Tree T001 - Prune back from property leaving 2.5m clearance Tree T002, T003 and T004 - Remove epicormic growth at base and to a height of 4m Tree T005 - Remove epicormic growth at base and to a height of 4m, sever ivy and prune back from light Tree T006 - Sever ivy

  Granted Trees 5 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