THE FLAT, BEACH SHOP AND CAFE, BEACH ROAD, ST BEES Data via plota.co.uk

Proposal

CHANGE OF USE OF PART OF THE GROUND FLOOR FROM DOMESTIC USE TO COMMERCIAL USE; INSTALLATION OF NEW ENTRANCE BY CHANGING AN EXISTING WINDOW TO A SINGLE DOORWAY TO SERVE FIRST FLOOR ACCOMMODATION AND ALTER AND EXISTING WINDOW TO FORM A SERVING HATCH Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
1 Jul 2026
Decision
Awaiting decision

This application is under consideration - no decision has been issued yet.

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

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