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The local planning authority is Cumberland Council and consults on planning applications within the Parish and adjacent applications ‘just over the border’. To see the comments on local planning applications go to:  Planning Department

You can then enter an application number to view all the associated documents. You can also enter an address or postcode to see all the applications in that area

The parish is just outside the adjacent Lake District National Park border, but you should bear it in mind that planning within the Lake District is dealt with by the Lake District National Park. To view such details click the link: Lake District Planning Department

Recent planning application details are available by the use of the links below, with the most recent entries at the head of the listing.

App. No. Location Proposal Status Related Document Last Updated
HOU/2025/0089 The Grove, Tallentire, CA13 0PR Conversion of existing integral garage to new habitable space, replacement/alteration of rear windows and addition of cladding to rear offshoot. Approved On :( 09 Jul 2025 )
approved
 Unsigned Decision Notice HOU20250089 09 July 2025
WTPO/2025/0016 1 Orchard Lane, Tallentire, Cockermouth CA13 0NQ Consent under Tree Preservation Order. Sycamore - remove to eliminate potential hazard. Ash - dieback 75% remove to eliminate risk. Mixed Species Holly - side prune to fence line Received On : ( 16 Jun 2025 )
pending
 16 June 2025
FUL/2025/0071 Anns Hill, Bridekirk, Cockermouth, CA13 0NY An agricultural building to extend the existing building to house a new milking parlour Received On : ( 10 Jun 2025 )
pending
 14 June 2025
FUL/2025/0040 Dovenby Hall , Dovenby, Cockermouth CA13 0PN Proposed siting of 15 luxury lodges for short stay overnight accommodation Received On : ( 01 Apr 2025 )
pending
 01 April 2025
WTPO/2025/0001 1 Priors Lodge, Tallentire, Cockermouth, CA13 0PR 2 Sycamore Trees - remove overhanging limbs and make trees safe Approved On :( 14 Mar 2025 )
approved
 Decision Notice Signed-2 01 April 2025
HOU/2024/0156 Middle Croft, Tallentire, Cockermouth CA13 0PR New access drive from existing dwellig onto existing highway Approved On :( 18 Apr 2025 )
approved
 Decision Notice Signed-3 01 April 2025
HOU/2025/0011 Limetree House, Dovenby, Cockermouth, CA13 0PN The erection of a tool shed to store tools and ride on mower. Approved On :( 25 Feb 2025 )
approved
 Decision Notice Signed-1 25 February 2025
LBC/2024/0027 Limetree House, Dovenby, Cockermouth, CA13 0PN Listed Building Consent for alterations to existing outbuilding to provide additional accommodation ancillary to main dwelling Approved On :( 17 Oct 2024 )
approved
 27 November 2024
FUL/2024/0174 Land adjacent to Herdwick House, Fernleigh Close, Tallentire, CA13 0PR off Fernleigh Close entrance Demolition of existing stables and replacement horse stables and store Approved On :( 18 Oct 2024 )
approved
 19 November 2024
HOU/2024/0135 Brandle How, Bridekirk CA13 0PE Replace flat garage roof with pitched roof, new porch to front entrance, air source heat pump and solar panels and garden access Approved On :( )
approved
 26 October 2024
HOU/2024/0105 Tallentire Hall, Tallentire, Cockermouth, CA13 0PR New fencing to boundary to match existing wooden fencing. Extend the CCTV system with 4 cameras in black to match the existing cameras on site and associated cabling Approved On :( 12 Sep 2024 )
approved
 13 September 2024
FUL/2024/0156 West House Farm, Dearham, CA15 7LD Construction of farm machinery shed Approved On :( 06 Sep 2024 )
approved
 08 September 2024
HOU/2024/0062 Criffel, Tallentire, Cockermouth, CA13 0PT Rebuild of existing garage, proposed snug and enclosed balcony at first floor level Approved On :( 05 Jul 2024 )
approved
 02 August 2024
FUL/2024/0101 Anns Hill, Bridekirk, Cockermouth, CA13 0NY Proposed shed to house livestock Approved On :( 16 Jul 2024 )
approved
 23 July 2024
HOU/2024/0062 Criffel, Tallentire, Cockermouth, CA13 0PT Section 73 Removal of condition 16 from The Proposal of work for this Planning Application Development of ground mounted solar pv system and ancillary infrastructure, to provide power to on site buildin Approved On :( 05 Jul 2024 )
approved
 23 July 2024
VAR/2024/0011 Land near Bonnyhill Farm, , Bridekirk, Cockermouth Variation to condition 1 of approved application VAR/2023/0025 to amend the house type on plot 1 Approved On :( 12 Jun 2024 )
approved
 02 July 2024
HOU/2023/0211 4 Highcroft Close, Tallentire, Cockermouth, CA13 0NR Installation of a heat pump at the rear or the property and pipework and cables running from the heat pump along one side of the house to enter the garage Approved On :( 06 Mar 2024 )
approved
 19 April 2024
HOU/2024/0007 10 Rook Farm Close, Tallentire, Cockermouth CA13 0PH New front porch to principal elevation Approved On :( 12 Feb 2024 )
approved
 01 March 2024
HOU/2023/0125 Hunters Place, Tallentire, Cockermouth, CA13 0PR Proposed extension to provide day room and detached double garage Approved On :( 29 Sep 2023 )
approved
 15 January 2024
FUL/2023/0189 Hill Farm, Tallentire, Cockermouth CA13 0PY Erection of calf housing building Approved On :( 26 Sep 2023 )
approved
 15 January 2024
LBC/2023/0033 1 Hall Court, Tallentire, Cockermouth, CA13 0PU Replace 2 timber framed single glazed windows with bespoke timber frame double glazed windows Approved On :( 30 Oct 2023 )
approved
 15 January 2024
WTPO/2023/0019 Tallentire Hall, Tallentire, Cockermouth CA13 0PR Removal of trees with no re-planting Approved On :( )
approved
 26 August 2023
WTPO/2023/0024 Tallentire Hall, Tallentire, Cockermouth CA13 0PR Felling and removal of four trees which are under a tree preservation order. No proposal to replant. Approved On :( )
approved
 26 August 2023
LBC/2022/0008 Dovenby Craggs, Dovenby, Cockermouth, CA13 0PQ Listed Building consent for the internal and external alterations associated with the creation of two dwellings and garages Approved On :( 24 Apr 2023 )
approved
 28 July 2023
CLQ/2023/0001 Land and Stables to south east of Fernleigh Close, Tallentire, Cockermouth, CA13 0PR Conversion of an existing agricultural building to form a dwelling. New windows and doors to be inserted to provide natural light. Approved On :( )
approved
 24 June 2023
HOU/2022/0199 Bonny Hill, Bridekirk, Cockermouth, CA13 0PE Demolition of existing garage/store and construction of larger garage/store with formation of 2 ponds Closed On :( )
closed
 24 June 2023
WTPO/2023/0004 The Corner House, Tallentire, Cockermouth, CA13 0PR Section 73 Removal of condition 16 from approval 2/2014/0 The Proposal of work for this Planning Application Development of ground mounted solar pv system and ancillary infrastructure, to provide power to on site buildingsspace will be used for planting of domestic garden trees and shrubs along the fence line. 3 young birch trees next to the yew would also benefit from increased light levels. Those have already been planted in 2022. Approved On :( )
approved
 24 June 2023
FUL/2023/0035 Burton House Farm Tallentire Cockermouth Cumbria CA13 0PT Extension to dairy cattle housing building Approved On :( )
approved
 24 June 2023
FUL/2022/0261 West End, Dovenby, Cockermouth CA13 0PN Roof existing slurry lagoon and erect a new silage pit Approved On :( 19 Jan 2023 )
approved
 09 February 2023
LBC/2021/0033 The Orangery, Tallentire Listed building consent - Replacement windows Approved On :( 29 Mar 2022 )
approved
 06 January 2023
LBC/2022/0045 The Orangery, Tallentire, CA13 0PR Listed building consent to replace existing timber double glazing lounge windows, with bespoken timber double gazing window with similar details. Approved On :( 29 Mar 2022 )
approved
 06 January 2023
FUL/2022/0182 Dovenby Grange, Dovenby, Cockermouth, CA13 0PN Alteration of existing muck midden to form silage pit Approved On :( )
approved
 06 January 2023
FUL/2020/0057 Land near Bonny Hill Farm, Bridekirk, Cockermouth Proposal: Re-submission of application FUL/2020/0057 for three detached dwellings Approved On :( 17 Jan 2022 )
approved
 06 January 2023
FUL/2022/0255 The MEC Facility, Dovenby Hall Estate , Dovenby, Cockermouth, CA13 0PN Change of use of 1,730 square metres (Area A) of the existing building to be used for storage and distribution (Use Class B8). Approved On :( )
approved
 06 January 2023
VAR/2020/0507 M Sport, Dovenby Hall Estate, Dovenby, Cockermouth Section 73 Removal of condition 16 from approval 2/2014/0350 The Proposal of work for this Planning Application Development of ground mounted solar p Approved On :( 18 Nov 2021 )
approved
 Invitation to Speak at Committee - Email Attachment Letter 26 November 2022
FUL/2021/0098 Land adjacent to Bonnyhill Farm, Bridekirk, Cockermouth Re-submission of application FUL/2020/0057 for three detached dwellings Approved On :( 17 Jan 2022 )
approved
 26 November 2022
FUL/2022/0153 Hill Farm, Tallentire, CA13 0PY Roof over existing silage pit Approved On :( 18 Aug 2022 )
approved
 10 November 2022
HOU/2022/0154 Criffel, Tallentire, CA13 0PT Change existing window from upper floor living room to single door to access garage roof. Lower roof and strengthen. Install chrome balustrade/rails to code height and structural glass panels. Lay all weather composite decking. Add additional matching white PVC guttering for drainage. Replace door and window in garage with new white PVC materials. Closed On :( 30 Sep 2022 )
closed
 30 September 2022
HOU/2022/0117 The Long House, Tallentire, Cockermouth, CA13 0PR New detached garage and conversion of existing attached garage to cinema room Approved On :( 01 Aug 2022 )
approved
 20 August 2022
LBC/2022/0009 2 Hall Court, Tallentire, Cockermouth CA13 0PU Listed building consent to repoint exposed stone with hot lime to match the flushed pointing exposed and finish the wall with limewash. Approved On :( 01 Apr 2022 )
approved
 26 June 2022
HOU/2022/0034 8 Hall Court Tallentire Cockermouth CA13 0PU Proposed extension to front of dwelling to provide porch/lobby area Approved On :( 01 Apr 2022 )
approved
 26 June 2022
FUL/2022/0066 Home Farm, Bridekirk, CA13 0PE Proposed roof over existing slurry store Approved On :( 27 Apr 2022 )
approved
 26 June 2022
CAT/2022/0007 The Corner House, Tallentire Village, Tallentire, CA13 0PR T1 - Fell 1x Sycamore showing extensive signs of crown die back caused by heavy machinery during the property build Approved On :( 27 Apr 2022 )
approved
 26 June 2022
FUL/2021/0324 Fieldside Farm, Dovenby, COCKERMOUTH, CA13 0PW Formation of a new highway entrance Approved On :( 27 Apr 2022 )
approved
 Unsigned Decision Notice FUL 2021 0324 09 May 2022
HOU/2021/0227 Taymount, Tallentire, Cockermouth, CA13 0PR Extension and alterations, with new detached garage Approved On :( )
approved
 14 February 2022
FUL/2021/0280 New Grange Farm, Dearham, Maryport CA15 7LA New steel frame agricultural building Approved On :( 15 Nov 2021 )
approved
 Unsigned Decision Notice Newgrange 14 February 2022
LBC/2021/0038 Footbridge, Dovenby Beck, Dovenby, Cockermouth, CA13 0PN Listed building consent for alteration of the existing boundary wall to the grade 2 premise Dovenby Hall Approved On :( 15 Dec 2021 )
approved
 Unsigned Decision Notice LBC20210038 14 February 2022
FUL/2021/0232 Footbridge, Dovenby beck, Dovenby, Cockermouth, CA13 0PN Construction of a new footbridge over the beck on the Dovenby Parish Green Approved On :( 15 Dec 2021 )
approved
 Unsigned Decision Notice - FUL20210232 14 February 2022
FUL/2021/0325 West House Farm, Dearham, MARYPORT, CA15 7LD Roof over existing silage pit Approved On :( )
approved
 14 February 2022
HOU/2021/0231 Lowlands, Tallentire, CA13 0PR Demolition of existing garage, extension to house to form porch, utility and garage Approved On :( )
approved
 14 February 2022
HOU/2021/0227 Taymount, Tallentire, Cockermouth, CA13 0PR Change to cladding as previously detailed on HOU/2021/0227 Approved On :( )
approved
 14 February 2022
FUL/2021/0122 Burton House, Tallentire, CA13 0PT Roof over existing open silage clamp Approved On :( 28 Jul 2021 )
approved
 24 November 2021
FUL/2021/0118 Burton House, Tallentire Roof over existing open yard Approved On :( 09 Jul 2021 )
approved
 24 November 2021
LBC/2021/0032 Middle Farm, Tallentire, Cockermouth, CA13 0PR Demolish former attached WC at rear and form single storey mono pitch extension. Listed building consent Approved On :( 12 Nov 2021 )
approved
 24 November 2021
NMA/2021/0002 Land adjacent to Bonnyhill Farm, Bridekirk, Cockermouth Non material amendment to approved application FUL/2020/0057 to amend Zinc Rooves on all 3 houses to slate and external Balustrades Indicated previously on the elevations as vertical balusters (but not described anywhere) amended to glass Approved On :( 10 Feb 2021 )
approved
 29 October 2021
WTPO/2021/0019 The Corner House, Tallentire Village, Tallentire, CA13 0PR Fell 1x Sycamore Tree, Crown showing sufficient die back Approved On :( )
approved
 12 September 2021
a3X3X000007zKHHUA2/pb20210005 Smithy Croft Tallentire Removal of Public Telephone - Phone Box to remain - Possible adoption by Parish Council for defibrillator. Approved On :( )
approved
 12 September 2021
https://allerdalebc.force.com/pr/s/planning-application/a3X3X000007zJM2UAM/lbc20210013 Limetree Dovenby Listed building consent to remove old conservatory and render gable wall Approved On :( )
approved
 12 September 2021
ful20210050 M-Sport Dovenby Proposal The Proposal of work for this Planning Application Development of ground mounted solar pv system and ancillary infrastructure, to provide power to on site buildings Approved On :( )
approved
 12 September 2021
OUT/2020/0020 Low Road Cottage, Minor Road Through Bridekirk, Bridekirk, Cockermouth, CA13 0PE Outline planning consent - some matters reserved. Proposed Detached Dwelling. Approved On :( 26 Feb 2021 )
approved
 26 February 2021