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Cockermouth School, Castlegate Drive, Cockermouth, CA13 9HF

Awaiting decision Cumberland SCR/2026/0001 Screening Opinion

Works: Demolition

Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.

Proposal

EIA Screening Opinion in respect of the proposed erection of replacement school buildings and sports facilities, demolition of existing buildings, alterations to car parking facilities and the siting of temporary classroom units to accommodate students for a period of approximately 2 years at Cockermouth School

As published by the council, reference SCR/2026/0001

Application record

Reference
SCR/2026/0001
Type
Screening Opinion
Status
Under Consultation
Received
12 Mar 2026
Validated
12 Mar 2026
Ward
Cockermouth North
Parish
Cockermouth CP
Decision by
Delegated Decision
Postcode
CA13 9HF

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 12 Mar 2026

    Received by Cumberland

  2. 14 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  3. Decision

    Awaiting decision

    Decision expected by 7 May 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.

Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

6 documents on file for this application

A planning file usually holds the application form, drawings and site plans, consultee responses, the officer's report and the decision notice.

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What happens while it is decided

The process from here

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.

About outline applications

How this application type works

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

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