Overgate, Mealsgate, Wigton, CA7 1LE

1. 14 Mar 2025

   Received by Cumberland

2. 17 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 9 May 2025, 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.

Heritage applications concern listed buildings and conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for works, inside or out, that affect the special interest of a listed building, and carrying out such works without consent is a criminal offence. The council weighs harm to the heritage asset against any public benefit of the proposal.

More on heritage and listed buildings applications in our guide

• Overgate, Mealsgate, Wigton CA7 1LE

  LBC/2021/0024 Submitted 22 Jun 2021 0m away

  Listed building consent for extension, alteration of dwelling and conversion of barn to ancillary accommodation with 0.9m high post and rail fence

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Extension 6 docs
  Small domestic

• Overgate, Mealsgate, Wigton CA7 1LE

  FUL/2021/0179 Submitted 22 Jun 2021 0m away

  Extension, alteration of dwelling and conversion of barn to ancillary accommodation with 0.9m high post and rail fence

  Granted Full applications Extension 6 docs
  Small domestic

• Overgate, Mealsgate, Wigton, CA7 1LE

  HOU/2025/0033 Submitted 14 Mar 2025 0m away

  98% historically approved · decision due ~9 May

  Part Retrospective internal and external alterations to dwelling and changes to the garden layout and boundary treatments

  Awaiting decision Householder 8 docs
  Domestic

• Overgate, Mealsgate, Wigton, CA7 1LE

  LBC/2025/0004 Submitted 14 Mar 2025 0m away

  100% historically approved · decision due ~9 May

  Listed Building Consent for part retrospective two storey extension, link extension and single storey conversion

  Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings Extension 10 docs
  Small domestic

• Overgate, Mealsgate, Wigton, CA7 1LE

  HOU/2025/0032 Submitted 14 Mar 2025 0m away

  98% historically approved · decision due ~9 May

  Part retrospective two storey extension, link extension and single storey conversion

  Awaiting decision Householder Extension 8 docs
  Small domestic

• Kirkland Vale, Mealsgate, CA7 1LD

  FUL/2026/0038 Submitted 7 Jul 2026 418m away

  96% historically approved · decision due ~1 Sep

  Change of use from agriculture field to equestrian training arena.

  Awaiting decision Full applications 18 docs

• 26/0383 Granted

  Bluebell House (Green Lane Cottage), Buckabank, Dalston, Carlisle, CA5 7AF

  Installation Of Fibre Optic Connection To Include Fixing Of 2.3mm Wide Fibre Cable To Front Elevation (LBC)

  7 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 26/0324 Granted

  Citadel Railway Station, Court Square, Carlisle, CA1 1QZ

  Removal Of Existing Handrails On Existing Platform 4 Staircase; Installation Of Replacement Handrail Including Additional Mid Rail Installation (LBC)

  10 Jun 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 26/0345 Granted

  The Hill, Burgh by Sands, Carlisle, CA5 6BQ

  Relocation Of Existing W.C. Into Coat Lobby To Utilize Space For Installation Of Accessible Shower; Blocking Up Of Existing Back Door; Existing W.C. To Be Relocated To A Position Adjacent To Existing Soil Vent Pipe; Internal Door To Be Relocated To Accommodate Coat Lobby (LBC)

  19 Jun 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 26/0387 Granted

  Carrick's Yard, Low Row, Brampton, CA8 2LF

  Demolition Of Coal Shed In 2012 And Attached Stone Wall in 2024/2025 (LBC)

  9 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• LBC/2026/0036 Awaiting decision

  Hunters, 43a Main Street, Cockermouth, CA13 9JS

  Listed building consent for the provision of internal demountable stud partitions to create chapels of rest, holding room and accessible WC. Provision of three signs externally.

  27 Aug 2026 Heritage and listed buildings