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View and comment on planning applications

Current applications can be viewed online using the Planning Application Search Tool.

Any queries should be submitted to Development.Control3@cumberland.gov.uk

There are several ways that you can find details of planning applications.

View planning applications online

You can view planning applications and associated plans and documents lodged from June 1, 2020 onwards, through the Planning Application Search Tool.

Weekly list

We publish a weekly list of the following:

Planning applications received

Planning applications determined 

Planning records search

A summary of all planning records since 2005 relating to any specific property or piece of land can be viewed using the GIS. Go to 'my property' and type in your postcode. You will then see a tab for 'my planning' and this will give you information on all current planning applications near where you live.

Comment on a planning application or raise an objection

Comments on a planning application can be made in the following way:

By email to Development.Control3@cumberland.gov.uk

By post to: 

Development Management
Cumberland Council
The Market Hall
Market Place
Whitehaven
CA28 7JG

By email to Development.Control3@cumberland.gov.uk

All comments should include the relevant planning application reference number, your name and address. Comments should be made within 21 days of the planning application appearing on the weekly list.