14 Alexander Close, Workington, CA14 3HQ

1. 10 Sep 2026

   Received by Cumberland

2. 14 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 5 November 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, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Cumberland decided householder applications in a median of 57 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

Householder applications cover work to an existing house and its garden, such as extensions, lofts and outbuildings, and cannot create a separate dwelling or change what the building is used for. More in our guide to planning application types.

• 8 Keats Avenue, Workington, CA14 4HW

  HOU/2026/0074 Submitted 19 May 2026 112m 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 204m 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 204m away

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

  Granted Conditions 8 docs

• 24 Hawkshead Avenue, Workington CA14 3HS

  HOU/2026/0129 Submitted 2 Sep 2026 257m away

  98% historically approved · decision due ~28 Oct

  Proposed two storey rear extension and internal alterations

  Awaiting decision Householder Extension 11 docs
  Domestic

• 9 Ellerbeck Lane, Workington, CA14 4HD

  REAR/2026/0004 Submitted 6 May 2026 337m away

  A single storey extension 3.520m in length

  Granted Prior approval Extension 4 docs
  Small domestic

• Land on the South side of Ashfield Road, Workington, CA14 3SQ

  VAR/2025/0029 Submitted 2 Dec 2025 357m away

  Variation to condition 1 (list of approved drawings) to amend the road layout adjacent to Plots 33 - 140 on approved application RMA/2020/0502 for the reserved matters application for up to 255 dwellings”.

  Granted Amendments 15 docs
  Major scheme

• HOU/2026/0126 Awaiting decision

  Barn at East Elms Farm, Moor Road, Great Broughton, Cockermouth CA13 0YT

  Conversion of redundant barn into a residential annex to the existing farmhouse, including PV Solar Roof Mounted System with velux windows, new doors and windows, along with internal layout changes.

  11 Sep 2026 Householder
• HOU/2026/0107 Granted

  King Gate House, Watch Hill, Aspatria, Wigton, CA7 3RY

  Demolition of existing conservatory to gable of house, construction of new single storey extension to form new dining area off kitchen, boot rom and gym/office. Conversion of existing gym (formerly a garage) to proposed garden room. Alteration of existing access track to cottage located behind dwelling (owned by the client)

  22 Jul 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/2026/0096 Granted

  6 Proctors Square, Wigton, CA7 9AR

  Replacement of all windows and doors, removal of conservatory and blocking up of opening and reinstatement of Westmorland Green Slate to the front and Brazilian Slate to rear

  7 Jul 2026 Householder
• 26/0406 Granted

  Riverside House, 20A Brampton Road, Carlisle, CA3 9AW

  Alterations To Existing Roof From Hipped To Dual-Pitched Incorporating Gable End; Installation Of 2no. Dormer Windows To Front Elevations And 2no. Dormer Windows And Feature Glazed Window To Rear Elevation To Provide Additional First Floor Accommodation; Replacement Of Existing Windows And External Doors

  20 Jul 2026 Householder