Dower House, 22 Portland Square, Workington, CA14 4BW

1. 12 May 2026

   Received by Cumberland

2. 14 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 7 July 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.

Tree applications cover work to protected trees: those under a tree preservation order need consent for pruning or felling, and trees in a conservation area need six weeks written notice before work starts. The council assesses the amenity value of the tree and can refuse consent, approve it with conditions, or in conservation areas make a preservation order in response.

More on trees applications in our guide

• 22 Portland Square, Workington CA14 4BW

  FUL/2021/0105 Submitted 2 Jul 2021 0m away

  Extension to existing dwelling and alteration to internal layout to form two flats

  Granted Full applications New dwelling Extension 5 docs
  Several homes

• 13 Carlton Road, Workington, CA14 4BX

  CAT/2025/0033 Submitted 11 Sep 2025 60m away

  Proposal to prune overhanging branches back to the boundary wall of the property to the rear, from the Ash & Lime tree

  Granted Trees 7 docs
  Small domestic

• 5, Lorne Villas, Workington, CA14 4BY

  HOU/2026/0020 Submitted 19 Feb 2026 111m away

  Replacement of windows and doors

  Granted Householder Windows or glazing 18 docs
  Domestic

• Opposite, The Red House, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 4DL

  CAT/2019/0035 Submitted 27 Nov 2019 111m away

  Tree 1 - Pollard and remove ivyTree 2 - Pruning of primary and secondary branches Tree 3 - Minor Pruning Tree 4 - Not applicable Tree 5 - Minor Pruning

  Decided Trees 2 docs

• Red House, King Street, Workington, CA14 4DJ

  FUL/2024/0115 Submitted 11 Jun 2024 136m away

  Change of use of tea room/cafe to public house

  Granted Full applications 6 docs

• 2 Park End Road, Workington, CA14 4DE

  FUL/2026/0086 Submitted 29 Jun 2026 143m away

  96% historically approved · decision due ~24 Aug

  Change of use from domestic dwelling to HMO and extension to rear including re-roofing of existing extension, re-slating of main roof, re-rendering and replacement doors to front and side

  Awaiting decision Full applications Extension 17 docs
  Domestic

• CAT/2026/0018 Awaiting decision

  St Cuthberts School, East End, Wigton, CA7 9HZ

  Proposed works to trees listed on Tree Survey.

  27 Aug 2026 Trees
• 26/0006/TEN Granted

  6 Barley Edge, Carlisle, CA1 2PG

  potential removal of hedgerow to rear in breach of site plan PLN02 (Dwg37- Persimmon) of Planning Approval 10/0792 & 17/0669 (11467_L04- Taylor Whimpey)

  14 Apr 2026 Trees
• 26/0033/TPO Awaiting decision

  15 Barley Edge, Carlisle, CA1 2PG

  Crown Reduction To 2no. Sycamore Trees By 4 Metres Subject To TPO254

  25 Aug 2026 Trees
• CAT/2026/0017 Awaiting decision

  Custom House, Access Road To Sea Front From The C2042 At Port Carlisle, Port Carlisle, CA7 5BU

  Tree 1 is an old mature pine tree and in recent gales large branches have fallen off, narrowly missing our parked car. For health and safety reasons the tree should be felled. If that is not possible then pollarded to reduce its size and risk of falling branches. Tree 2 is an overgrown sour cherry. The branches are now overhanging the garage and almost reaching the house. The roots are lifting the flagstones of the side path and probably under the foundations of the garage and house which will cause problems in the future. To avoid future problems it should be felled If that is not possible then pollarded to reduce its size and stop root encroachment. Both trees are within 4M of the house and would cause major damage if they were blown over in a storm in this very windy location. The land/trees are owned by next door in Fishers cross and they are more than happy to have the work done. With their permission I am happy to provide and plant replacement trees away from the house in the adjoining plot of land.

  25 Aug 2026 Trees
• 26/0041/S211 Granted

  20 Chiswick Street, Carlisle, CA1 1HQ

  Removal Of 1no. Willow Tree In Rear Yard And Crown Reduction To 1no. Holly Tree In Front Garden In Portland/Chatsworth Square Conservation Area

  16 Jul 2026 Trees