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Search current and historic planning applications for the Copeland area, published by Cumberland Council - 90 applications in the last 90 days. Filter applications by date, status, development type, or number of homes, view them on the map, or create a free alert for new applications.

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2 days ago Pending 4/26/2281/0B1

51 Lowther Road, Millom

Variation of condition 2 (revision plans to incorporate bi_folds doors on rear elevation) of planning approval 4/26/2220/0F1 - construction of a 2 sto...

Copeland
8 Sept 2026 Pending 4/26/2279/0F1

Plot 4, Nethertown Road, St Bees

Proposed detached two storey dwelling with detached garage

Copeland
7 Sept 2026 Pending 4/26/2280/0F1

Land at Hodbarrow Nature Reserve, Millom

Foul drainage connection to mainsgate load public sewer

Copeland
4 Sept 2026 Pending 4/26/2278/0F1

The Garage Opposit Lingmell Cottage, Lingmell, Seascale

Change of use and conversion of existing detached two-storey Garage to form one self-contained dwelling, including associated internal alterations

Copeland
4 Sept 2026 Pending 4/26/2277/0F1

115 Main Street, Distington

Change of use from dwellinghouse (use Class C3) to use as a support and training facility to provide independent living skills to young people (sui ge...

Copeland
3 Sept 2026 Pending 4/26/2275/0F1

Ivy Cottage, Lonsdale Place, Whitehaven

Erection of proposed utility room in garden

Copeland
2 Sept 2026 Pending 4/26/2276/DOC

Plots 9 & 12 Leconfield Industrial Estate, Cleator Moor

Discharge of condition 19 of planning application 4/25/2411/0F1

Copeland
2 Sept 2026 Pending 4/26/2273/DOC

Land Off Dalzell Street, Moor Row, Egremont

Discharge of condition 9 (iii) of planning approval 4/23/2076/0O1 for plots 17, 18 and 49

Copeland
2 Sept 2026 Pending 4/26/2274/0F1

West Garth, Scalegill Place, Moor Row

Demolish existing detached garage, replace with larger attached garage

Copeland
1 Sept 2026 Pending 4/26/2272/0F1

9 Layfield Lane, Cleator Moor

Proposed first floor bedroom extension over existing garage

Copeland
27 Aug 2026 Pending 4/26/2269/0F1

3 Bay View Close, Millom

Proposed construction of a new two storey four bedroom detached dwelling with associated access, parking, landscaping and private garden

Copeland
26 Aug 2026 Pending 4/26/2270/0F1

25 Main Street, Egremont

Change of use of the existing ground-floor premises from its previous use as a public house/restaurant (Class E) to a community health and wellbeing h...

Copeland
26 Aug 2026 Pending 4/26/2271/0F1

Barfs Road, Distington

Residential development, consisting of the erection of 61 dwellings and associated external works

Copeland
25 Aug 2026 Pending 4/26/2268/DOC

Land Adjacent to Border Yard, Coach Road, Whitehaven

Discharge of conditions 5 and 7 of planning application 4/22/2466/0F1

Copeland
21 Aug 2026 Pending 4/26/2266/0E1

Lakeland View, Chaucer Avenue, Egremont

Lawful development certificate for existing single dwelling

Copeland
21 Aug 2026 Pending 4/26/2267/TPO

Linnet Moss, Rheda Park, Frizington

Felling of an elm tree (T1) and 20% reduction of sycamore trees (G1) protected by a tree preservation order

Copeland
20 Aug 2026 Pending 4/26/2265/0F1

4 Meadow Road, Whitehaven

Proposed side extension to provide garage/utility room and WC

Copeland
19 Aug 2026 Pending 4/26/2264/0N1

Greenmoreside Farm, Seascale

Prior notification for the full demolition of a complex of vacant agricultural buildings (resubmission of 4/26/2212/0N1)

Copeland
18 Aug 2026 Pending 4/26/2263/DOC

Land Between Griffin Close & Greenvale Court, Frizington

Discharge of conditions 7 and 8 of planning application 4/24/2252/0F1

Copeland
17 Aug 2026 Approved 4/26/2262/DOC

Hawkrigg, Holmrook

Discharge of condition 4 of planning application 4/24/2027/0F1

Copeland
17 Aug 2026 Pending 4/26/2261/0F1

Seacote Hotel, Beach Road, St Bees

Addition of pitched roofs to flat roof dormers on west elevation

Copeland
17 Aug 2026 Pending 4/26/2260/0A1

Seacote Hotel, Beach Road, St Bees

Advertisement consent for the display of Hotel name to north elevation gable wall

Copeland
14 Aug 2026 Pending 4/26/2259/DOC

Nook Farm, Cleator

Discharge of conditions 3, 4, 5, 7 and biodiversity gain plan of planning application 4/26/2024/0F1

Copeland
13 Aug 2026 Pending 4/26/2258/DOC

Land South of Waters Edge Close, Kells, Whitehaven

Discharge of condition 3 of planning application 4/20/2455/0F1

Copeland
10 Aug 2026 Pending 4/26/2255/0B1

New House Farm, Drigg

Variation of condition 2 (plans) of planning application 4/26/2048/0R1 - application for approval of reserved matters relating to appearance, landscap...

Copeland
10 Aug 2026 Withdrawn 4/26/2256/0A1

Red Lion Hotel, 2 Market Place, Egremont

Advertisement consent application for display of 6 boards on existing boundary hoarding

Copeland
10 Aug 2026 Pending 4/26/2257/0F1

74 Lowther Road, Millom

Demolition of garage and erection of wrap around extension

Copeland
6 Aug 2026 Pending 4/26/2253/0L1

North Wall, Whitehaven Harbour

Listed building consent for temporary ground investigation works to the North Wall of the Harbour

Copeland
6 Aug 2026 Pending 4/26/2254/0B1

Land Between Griffin Close & Greenvale Court, Frizington

Variation of condition 2 (plans) of planning application 4/24/2252/0F1 - erection of 17 no. 2 bedroom dwellings and associated external works

Copeland
4 Aug 2026 Pending 4/26/2252/TPO

Fleatham Farm, High House Road, St Bees

Removal of branches from two sycamore trees protected by a tree preservation order

Copeland
4 Aug 2026 Pending 4/26/2251/0F1

20 Tennyson Drive, Egremont

Single-storey extension to the rear of the property providing a wet room

Copeland
3 Aug 2026 Pending 4/26/2250/TPO

16 Foxhouses Road, Whitehaven

Felling of an ash tree situated within a conservation area

Copeland
31 Jul 2026 Pending 4/26/2249/TPO

19-20 Main Street, St Bees

Tree works to two trees situated within a conservation area

Copeland
31 Jul 2026 Pending 4/26/2239/0F1

1 Steel Houses, Coach Road, Whitehaven

Two storey side extension to provide extra bedroom and living accommodation

Copeland
30 Jul 2026 Pending 4/26/2247/0F1

Kelton, 44 Asby Road, Asby

Front porch with glazed roof

Copeland
30 Jul 2026 Pending 4/26/2248/TPO

37 Lowther Street, Whitehaven

Pollarding of a lime tree situated within a conservation area

Copeland
30 Jul 2026 Pending 4/26/2246/0F1

43 Lord Street, Millom

Conversion of one dwelling into two dwellings

Copeland
30 Jul 2026 Pending 4/26/2244/0A1

Land at East Road, East Road, Egremont

Advertisement consent application for one illuminated fascia sign, one illuminated totem sign, one non-illuminated directional sign and one non-illumi...

Copeland
30 Jul 2026 Pending 4/26/2243/0E1

Elf Hall, Lady Hall, Millom

Lawful development certificate to confirm that a material commencement has been made to planning permission reference 4/25/2262/0F1 - demolition of ex...

Copeland
30 Jul 2026 Approved 4/26/2245/DOC

Land at Preston Street, Preston Street, Whitehaven

Discharge of condition 6 (ii) of planning application 4/23/2314/0F1

Copeland
30 Jul 2026 Pending 4/26/2242/0O1

Land Off Dalzell Street, Moor Row, Egremont

Outline application for residential development for up to 45 dwellings with access considered

Copeland
29 Jul 2026 Pending 4/26/2241/0F1

5 Church Hill, Whitehaven

First floor extensions to side and rear above existing single storey structures

Copeland
28 Jul 2026 Pending 4/26/2240/0O1

Land to the South of Bowthorn Road, Cleator Moor

Outline planning permission for the erection of one self build detached dwelling (use Class C3), with full details of access and all other matters res...

Copeland
27 Jul 2026 Pending 4/26/2237/0B1

Calderfield, Salthouse Road, Millom

Variation of condition 3 (drainage) of planning application 4/22/2351/0F1 - erection of a dormer bungalow & erection of detached garage associated wit...

Copeland
27 Jul 2026 Pending 4/26/2236/0B1

1 Cliff Villas, Bank Yard Road, Parton

Variation of conditions 2 (plans), 3 (glazed screen) and 4 (glazed screen) of planning application 4/23/2302/0F1 - proposed balcony, raise existing pa...

Copeland
23 Jul 2026 Pending 4/26/2238/0F1

Utopia House, Lowca, Whitehaven

Proposed two storey side extension

Copeland
23 Jul 2026 Pending 4/26/2235/0F1

Ainfield, Jacktrees Road, Cleator Moor

Proposed single storey side & rear domestic extension

Copeland
20 Jul 2026 Pending 4/26/2233/TPO

12 Stonyhurst Drive, Whitehaven

Crown lift to three trees protected by a tree preservation order

Copeland
20 Jul 2026 Pending 4/26/2232/0L1

3 Marine Terrace, Whitehaven

Listed building consent for the removal and reconstruction of a chimney at a reduced height

Copeland
17 Jul 2026 Pending 4/26/2230/0N1

Fields to the North and Adjoining Abbey Wood, St Bees

Prior approval application for a new agricultural track

Copeland
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55daysmedian to decide3 days slower than UK
83%decided within 8 weeks10 pts above UK
97%approved8 pts above UK
222of 321UK rank for speeddown 45 places on last year

129 decisions in the 12 months to August 2026. Days run from validation to decision, the clock councils report against; Plota live figures.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Copeland take to decide a planning application?
Across the 129 applications Copeland decided in the last 12 months, the median time from validation to decision was 55 days, and 83% were decided within 8 weeks. The UK median over the same period is 52 days.
What proportion of planning applications does Copeland approve?
97% of the applications Copeland decided in the last 12 months were approved. Withdrawn applications are not counted as decisions.
Where does this planning application data come from?
Every application on this page comes from Copeland's public planning register (www.copeland.gov.uk). Plota collects it, adds a map location and a category, and links each record back to the council's own entry, which is the authoritative version.
How often is this page updated?
Plota checks Copeland's register every day and adds new applications, status changes and decisions as the council publishes them. The register was last checked on 11 Sept 2026.
Where can I see the plans and documents for an application?
Plans, drawings and officer reports are held on Copeland's own website. Where the council publishes a document list, it appears on the application's page here with each item linking to the council's copy; otherwise the "View original council record" link on every application opens the council's entry.

About this data

Plota holds 278 current planning applications from Copeland, received since 2 Jan 2026, 90 of them in the last 90 days. Behind them, the Plota archive holds 2,547 earlier applications from Copeland, 2019 to 2025, searchable by location and keyword. Current records are collected from the council's public register at www.copeland.gov.uk and checked every day; the last check was on 11 Sept 2026. Each record carries the council's reference, address, proposal, dates, status and decision, with a map location and Plota's classification by type and procedure added. The council's own record is the authoritative version; every entry here links to it.

Latest application from Copeland: 9 Sept 2026. We check the council's portal daily.