Ellerbeck Fishery, Brigham, CA13 0SY

1. 19 Nov 2025

   Received by Cumberland

2. 14 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 14 January 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.

An outline application tests the principle of developing a site before the detail is worked up. Some or all of the particulars, such as appearance, layout, scale, access and landscaping, are held back as reserved matters for later approval. Permission at outline stage does not by itself allow building to start; the reserved matters must be approved first.

More on outline applications in our guide

• Meadow View, Brigham, Cockermouth CA13 0SY

  HOU/2021/0178 Submitted 22 Jul 2021 0m away

  Proposed Sun room

  Granted Householder 5 docs
  Domestic

• Ellerbeck Fishery, Brigham, CA13 0SY

  FUL/2025/0180 Submitted 15 Jan 2026 0m away

  96% historically approved · decision due ~12 Mar

  Proposed extension and upgrading of existing fishery and caravan site to provide 35 holiday lodges and 5 glamping pods

  Awaiting decision Full applications Extension 48 docs

• Ellerbeck Farm House, Brigham, Cockermouth CA13 0SY

  REAR/2021/0021 Submitted 25 Jun 2021 0m away

  Notification or a larger home extension 5m to the rear and 3.9m in height

  Granted Prior approval Extension 2 docs

• Ellerbeck Brow, Brigham, Cockermouth, CA13 0SZ

  FUL/2024/0102 Submitted 17 Jun 2024 204m away

  Proposed improvement to field access

  Withdrawn Full applications 9 docs

• Land off Ellerbeck Brow, High Brigham, Brigham, CA13 0SZ

  OUT/2025/0013 Submitted 5 Jan 2026 204m away

  94% historically approved · decision due ~2 Mar

  Outline application for the erection of four bungalows, with access from Ellerbeck Brow, and associated infrastructure

  Decided Outline 35 docs

• Field beside 1 High Rigg (Fell View), Brigham, Cockermouth CA13 0TA

  FUL/2021/0249 Submitted 27 Sep 2021 393m away

  Change of use from stables to holiday let cottage and associated external works

  Granted Full applications 28 docs

• OUT/2025/0004 Granted

  Rose Bank, Main Road, Great Clifton, Workington, CA14 1TR

  Outline permission with access, layout and scale for the construction of a new detached dwelling

  28 Aug 2025 Outline
• PIP/2026/0004 Awaiting decision

  St Ursulas (former school), Burnfoot, Wigton, CA7 9HL

  Proposed demolition of former sports hall and erection of residential development.

  20 Aug 2026 Outline
• PIP/2026/0003 Awaiting decision

  Land to the east of 6 Stile Croft, Oulton, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 0NL

  Erection of three to five dwellings.

  6 Aug 2026 Outline
• 4/26/2193/PIP Granted

  BARF SYKE, BARFS ROAD, DISTINGTON

  APPLICATION FOR PERMISSION IN PRINCIPLE FOR RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT

  11 Jun 2026 Outline
• 4/26/2208/PIP Refused

  26 NORTH ROAD, WHITEHAVEN

  PERMISSION IN PRINCIPLE APPLICATION FOR A THREE BEDROOM DORMER BUNGALOW

  30 Jun 2026 Outline