24 Hawkshead Avenue, Workington CA14 3HS

1. 2 Sep 2026

   Received by Cumberland

2. 4 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 28 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

• 7 Hawkshead Avenue, Workington CA14 3HW

  REAR/2026/0008 Submitted 11 Jun 2026 198m away

  100% historically approved · decision due ~6 Aug

  Prior notification application for a single storey rear extension 3.84m long x 2.78m to eaves. Maximum height 3.84m

  Decided Prior approval Extension 3 docs
  Small domestic

• 2 James Duffield Close, Workington CA14 4DW

  HOU/2021/0163 Submitted 23 Jun 2021 250m away

  Single storey rear extension

  Granted Householder Extension 4 docs
  Small domestic

• 8 Keats Avenue, Workington, CA14 4HW

  HOU/2026/0074 Submitted 19 May 2026 254m away

  Proposed demolition of garage and erection of single-storey rear & two-storey side extension

  Granted Householder Extension Demolition 15 docs
  Small domestic

• 6, Haydon House, Ellerbeck Lane, Workington, CA14 4HE

  REAR/2026/0006 Submitted 19 May 2026 321m away

  100% historically approved · decision due ~14 Jul

  Demolition of existing conservatory and erection of single storey, flat roofed bedroom extension

  Decided Prior approval Extension Demolition 5 docs
  Small domestic

• 21 Ellerbeck Lane, Workington CA14 4HE

  CON/2025/0069 Submitted 20 Nov 2025 321m away

  Compliance with conditions 3, 4 and 5 (contamination) on application FUL/2025/0023

  Granted Conditions 8 docs

• 9 Ellerbeck Lane, Workington, CA14 4HD

  REAR/2026/0004 Submitted 6 May 2026 324m away

  A single storey extension 3.520m in length

  Granted Prior approval Extension 4 docs
  Small 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/2026/0120 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
• 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