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62 in the last 90 days14 in the last 303 in the last 1495% approveddecisions typically take 73 days

Source: Westmorland and Furness Council planning register · updated daily

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Frequently asked questions

How many planning applications has Westmorland and Furness Council received?
Westmorland and Furness Council received 362 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 95%.
How long does Westmorland and Furness Council take to decide applications?
Westmorland and Furness Council takes an average of 73 days to decide planning applications. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for householder and minor applications, and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate for Westmorland and Furness Council?
Westmorland and Furness Council approves 95% of planning applications, against 87% nationally.
How do I object to a planning application in Westmorland and Furness Council?
Submit your representation to Westmorland and Furness Council during the public consultation period, typically 21 days from when the application was publicised. Planning Signal shows the consultation deadline for each application and links directly to the Westmorland and Furness Council planning portal.
Can I appeal a Westmorland and Furness Council planning decision?
Yes. If Westmorland and Furness Council refuses your application, you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. 86 appeals were lodged against Westmorland and Furness Council decisions in the last 24 months, with a 24% success rate.

Planning data sourced from Westmorland and Furness Council planning portal · Statistics based on the last 24 months

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Rear extensionsLoft conversionsHouseholder applicationsTree works & TPOListed building consentChange of useAnnexes & granny flatsSolar panelsBarn conversionsBasement extensions

About Westmorland and Furness Council Planning Authority

Track every planning application and planning permission decision in the Westmorland and Furness Council area. View live status, browse proposals by postcode, and get free email alerts for new developments. Updated daily from the council planning portal.

Westmorland and Furness Council serves as the local authority for the Westmorland and Furness district in Cumbria, England. Established in 2023, this unitary authority combines the roles of both district and county councils, currently operating under a Liberal Democrat majority. The council's headquarters is located at the Town Hall and South Lakeland House in Kendal, with additional offices in Barrow-in-Furness and Penrith, making it well-positioned to assist with planning applications across the area. The council was established in 1 April 2023. The council is currently led by Jonathan Brook (Liberal Democrats), who has held the position since 1 April 2023. Sam Plum serves as Chief Executive since 31 December 2022. The council comprises 65 councillors serving 4 years terms, with the most recent election held on 5 May 2022.

The council area encompasses 523 towns and villages, including Ambleside, Appleby-in-Westmorland, Barrow-In-Furness, Bowness-On-Windermere, Dalton-In-Furness and Grange-Over-Sands. Use the planning application search above to find proposals across these communities by postcode.

In the last 24 months, Westmorland and Furness Council received 362 planning applications. Of these, 95% were approved, with an average decision time of 73 days.

The most common types were amendments (40), outline applications (25), tree works (25). 2 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

86 planning appeals were lodged against Westmorland and Furness Council decisions, of which 16 were allowed and 51 were dismissed (24% success rate).

Residents and developers can search all planning permission and permitted development applications for Westmorland and Furness Council above. To comment or object to a live application, visit the Westmorland and Furness Council planning portal directly. Planning Signal links to the original submission for every application listed.

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