21B CHURCH STREET, WHITEHAVEN Data via plota.co.uk

Pending 4/26/2179/0F1
Date received
5 Jun 2026
Date validated
5 Jun 2026

Description

CONVERSION OF LOFT TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL BEDROOM TO EXISTING FLAT, INSTALLATION OF SOLAR PANELS AND ROOF LIGHTS ON FRONT AND REAR ELEVATIONS AND INSTALLATION OF NEW FRONT ACCESS DOOR Data via plota.co.uk

Cumberland
Planning Authority Score
5.7/10
Average
#109 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Cumberland is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #201 out of 292. Householder applications are more likely to be approved here than most councils, with a 98% approval rate vs 90% nationally.

More permissive than most councils
98% approved vs 90% nationally
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Cumberland decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
97%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #2 of 292
98%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #9 of 292
56%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (64%) #201 of 292
43%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #167 of 292
85%
Minor dwellings approved
117 decided (1-9 homes)
100%
Major dwellings approved
22 decided (10+ homes)
97%
Change of use approved
89 decided
1,146
Total decisions
37 refused in 2025