55 High Road, Whitehaven Data via plota.co.uk

Proposal

Rear single storey extension, new side window, solar panels and new detached garage to rear garden Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
7 Oct 2026
Decision
Expected by 2 Dec 2026

Under consideration

No decision has been issued yet. Plota predicts a decision around 2 Dec 2026, from Copeland's recent extensions.

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Important details

Council
Copeland
Received
7 Oct 2026
Validated
7 Oct 2026
Parish
Whitehaven
Case officer
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Applicant
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Agent
Red Raven Design Ltd

Decision outlook

Day 2 of the 56-day target. Copeland usually decides extensions by day 56.

Day 254 days to the 56-day target
80%decided within 8 weeks
98%approved
88decided in the last year

Plota live figures for extensions decided by Copeland in the last twelve months, from validation. Copeland decision record →

Cumberland
Planning Authority Score
4.9/10
Below average
#151 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Cumberland is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #239 out of 296. Householder applications are more likely to be approved here than most councils, with a 97% approval rate vs 90% nationally.

More permissive than most councils
97% approved vs 90% nationally
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Cumberland decision statistics
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
96%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #9 of 296
97%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #30 of 296
50%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (63%) #239 of 296
45%
Extended time limit
Above avg (41%) #189 of 296
87%
Minor dwellings approved
128 decided (1-9 homes)
91%
Major dwellings approved
23 decided (10+ homes)
95%
Change of use approved
108 decided
1,169
Total decisions
49 refused in the year to March 2026