The Reading Room Nenthead Alston CA9 3PL

1. 30 Apr 2026

   Received by Westmorland and Furness

2. 5 Jun 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 27 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 31 July 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

   Westmorland and Furness took a median of 57 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with Westmorland and Furness for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Westmorland and Furness decided heritage and listed building applications in a median of 90 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

Listed building consent is needed for works that affect the special interest of a listed building, and carrying out such works without it is a criminal offence. More in our guide to planning application types.

• The Reading Room Nenthead Alston CA9 3PL

  2026/0891/LBC Submitted 30 Apr 2026 50 yards away

  92% historically approved · decision due ~31 Jul

  Listed Building Consent to replace the existing hardwood entrance door and door frame with a painted hardwood door and frame.

  Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings 22 docs

• Nenthead Arts And Visitor Centre Methodist Church Nenthead Alston CA9 3PF

  2026/1505/LBC Submitted 28 Jul 2026 100 yards away

  Listed building consent for installation of secondary glazing.

  Withdrawn Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing 12 docs

• Nenthead Arts And Visitor Centre Methodist Church Nenthead Alston CA9 3PF

  2026/1505/LBC Submitted 28 Jul 2026 100 yards away

  Listed building consent for installation of secondary glazing.

  Withdrawn Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing 12 docs

• Nenthead ALSTON CA9 3PR

  2026/1170/ADV Submitted 7 May 2026 250 yards away

  86% historically approved · decision due ~21 Aug

  Advertising Consent for various A0 sized tourist information signs and 1 8x4ft sign showcasing the heritage attractions of Alston Moor.

  Awaiting decision Advertising 9 docs

• Nenthead ALSTON CA9 3PR

  2026/1170/ADV Submitted 7 May 2026 250 yards away

  87% historically approved · decision due ~21 Aug

  Advertising Consent for various A0 sized tourist information signs and 1 8x4ft sign showcasing the heritage attractions of Alston Moor.

  Awaiting decision Advertising 9 docs

• Roseneath Cottage Nenthead ALSTON CA9 3NP

  2026/1016/TEL Submitted 15 May 2026 250 yards away

  Notification under Regulation 5 of The Electronic Communications Code (Conditions and Restrictions) Regulations 2003 (as amended) for 1 x 9 metre medium wooden telecommunications pole.

  Granted Telecoms

• 2026/1606/LBC Granted

  64 Highgate KENDAL LA9 4TF

  Listed Building Consent for alterations to the internal modern lobby screen to replace the door

  Received 13 Aug, published by the council 22 Aug 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 2026/1357/LBC Granted

  The Old Bar Cavendish Street Cartmel GRANGE-OVER-SANDS LA11 6QA

  Retrospective Listed Building Consent for internal alterations to the second floor accommodation, installation of timber top-hung sash windows in place of approved timber sliding sash windows on the side and rear elevations of the property, minor repositioning of an approved rooflight, and lowering of the ground floor level.

  Received 6 Jul, published by the council 27 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 2026/1539/LBC Granted

  Clock Tower 3 Boarbank Farm Boarbank Lane Allithwaite GRANGE-OVER-SANDS LA11 7QU

  Listed Building Consent for replacement external timber double doors with painted timber double doors of matching design, proportions and appearance, incorporating double glazed units

  Received 3 Aug, published by the council 10 Aug 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 2026/1537/LBC Granted

  White House Langwathby PENRITH CA10 1LW

  Listed building consent for the replacement of two open fires with wood burning stoves and surrounds.

  Received 31 Jul, published by the council 10 Aug 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 2026/0961/LBC Granted

  Highfield High Street Brough KIRKBY STEPHEN CA17 4BT

  Listed Building Consent for the replacement of front elevation existing uPVC door and windows with timber sliding sash windows and timber boarded door.

  Received 8 May, published by the council 27 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings