Planning permission in Westmorland and Furness

We don't yet have enough recent decisions in Westmorland and Furness to show a reliable approval rate. The figures below cover all application types on record.

Outcome data is limited for Westmorland and Furness: only 519 of 1,269 applications on record have a decision we can read, so we do not show an approval rate. Based on Westmorland and Furness's public planning register. Data last updated: 13 May 2026.

1,269Total applications
519Decided
Not shownCoverage below 50%
492 Approved+27 Refused+24 Withdrawn+711 Pending+15 Outcome not determined=1,269 Total
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By Development Category

All applications on record, not only the last 12 months.

CategoryDecidedApprovedRefusedApproval rate
Minor amendment to an approved scheme (S96a) 75 73 2
97.3%
Discharging planning conditions 67 64 3
95.5%
Protected tree works (TPO) 54 53 1
98.1%
Other 26 26 0 no refusals recorded
Outline Planning 25 22 3
88.0%
Tree works in a conservation area 24 24 0 no refusals recorded
Prior approval (permitted development) 23 17 6
73.9%
Advertisement Consent 23 22 1
95.7%
Other* 202 191 11 mixed types

Other: no refusals are recorded in this category for this authority, so no approval rate is shown.

Tree works in a conservation area: no refusals are recorded in this category for this authority, so no approval rate is shown.

* Other combines smaller categories: Full planning applications (18), Home extensions and alterations (householder) (13), Heritage (13), Certificate of lawfulness (confirming permitted development) (4), Phone masts and telecoms (4), Overhead Electricity Line (3), Listed Building Consent (2), Permission in Principle (2), Lawful Development Certificate - Existing Use (1).

Quarterly Trend

The most recent three years. Earlier decisions are included in the totals above but not in this chart.

QuarterDecidedApprovedApproval rate
Q3 2023 21 20
95.2%
Q4 2023 72 68
94.4%
Q1 2024 53 52
98.1%
Q2 2024 50 45
90.0%
Q3 2024 49 48
98.0%
Q4 2024 44 43
97.7%
Q1 2025 53 51
96.2%
Q2 2025 5 4 sample too small
Q4 2025 2 2 sample too small
Q1 2026 22 18
81.8%
Q2 2026 94 87
92.6%
By Ward

The 12 wards with the most decided applications, across all years. 14 further decided applications fall in wards not shown.

WardDecidedApprovedRefusedApproval rate
Penrith North 10 10 0 sample too small
Grange and Cartmel 9 9 0 sample too small
Appleby and Brough 8 7 1 sample too small
Kent Estuary 8 8 0 sample too small
Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale 8 8 0 sample too small
Burton and Holme 7 6 1 sample too small
Eden and Lyvennet Vale 7 7 0 sample too small
Alston and Fellside 6 6 0 sample too small
Hesket and Lazonby 6 5 1 sample too small
Low Furness 5 4 1 sample too small
Kendal Highgate 5 3 2 sample too small
Ulverston 5 5 0 sample too small
Frequently asked questions
What is the planning approval rate in Westmorland and Furness?
Across all application types, 94.8% of 519 applications decided in Westmorland and Furness since April 2023 were approved.
Do I need planning permission in Westmorland and Furness?
It depends on the project and the property. Many home projects fall under permitted development rights, but constraints such as conservation areas, listed buildings and Article 4 directions change what needs permission at a specific address. See our guides to permitted development rights and Article 4 directions.
Do I need a planning consultant in Westmorland and Furness?
Many home projects do not need one. A straightforward extension on an unconstrained property is often handled directly with the council, or with an architect or agent preparing the drawings. A consultant is more likely to earn their fee where the site is constrained, the council has refused similar schemes, or an appeal is in prospect. Understanding your property's constraints and the council's recent decisions first makes any conversation with a professional a better-informed one.
Planning guides

Not sure what you can build without planning permission? See our guides to permitted development rights, Article 4 directions and planning costs.

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