Laurel Cottage, Kirkbampton Village, Kirkbampton, CA5 6JB

1. 1 Sep 2026

   Received by Cumberland

2. 4 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 27 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

• Land North of Croft Cottage, Kirkbampton, Carlisle CA5 6JB

  OUT/2025/0008 Submitted 5 Nov 2025 0m away

  Outline planning application for one residential dwelling including access

  Withdrawn Outline 20 docs
  Domestic

• Church Of St Peter, Kirkbampton, Carlisle, CA5 6JB

  CAT/2026/0012 Submitted 13 Jul 2026 0m away

  100% historically approved · decision due ~7 Sep

  T1 & T2 – Yew Reduce crown by approximately 1.5–2.0m whilst retaining the natural form. Undertake approximately 15–20% crown thinning. Reduce lateral branches extending over the neighbouring property back to suitable growth points. Remove deadwood greater than 25mm diameter. T3 & T4 (Dead) – Holly Fell to ground level. Grind stump if practicable. T5 – Maple Crown lift to approximately 3m above ground level. Undertake a light crown reduction (approximately 1m) and crown thin by around 15% to improve light penetration whilst retaining natural shape. T6 & T7 – Cherry Crown lift to approximately 3m. Light crown reduction and crown thinning. Remove basal and understorey growth to reopen former access.

  Awaiting decision Trees 7 docs

• Beech Grove, Kirkbampton Village, Kirkbampton, CA5 6JB

  CLDP/2026/0007 Submitted 8 Jul 2026 0m away

  98% historically approved · decision due ~2 Sep

  Lawful Development Certificate for the siting of a twin-unit mobile log cabin within the residential curtilage

  Awaiting decision Lawful development 6 docs

• West End Farm, Kirkbampton Village, Kirkbampton, CA5 6JB

  HRN/2026/0002 Submitted 13 Jan 2026 0m away

  Removal of 6m in 7 seperate hedgerows

  Granted Trees 5 docs

• Site adjacent Village Hall, Kirkbampton CA5 6HX

  FUL/2021/0195 Submitted 13 Jul 2021 319m away

  Erection of 8 dwellings

  Granted Full applications 19 docs
  Several homes

• 17, Solway View, Kirkbampton, CA5 6HR

  HOU/2021/0112 Submitted 23 Jun 2021 458m away

  Decking with summerhouse (retrospective)

  Granted Householder 10 docs
  Domestic

• 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
• 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
• HOU/2026/0112 Granted

  21, Moricambe Crescent, Anthorn, CA7 5AS

  Single storey rear extension to provide disabled WC and shower room facility

  29 Jul 2026 Householder