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Westmorland and Furness Council
Planning applications.

Explore collected planning applications and decisions for Westmorland and Furness Council. Search an address, application reference or proposal to find a record.

Collected application statistics

Collected records · All available dates
25,458Searchable applications
89Recorded as pending
—Approval rate · 0 approved or refused records
0Refused applications

0 approved · 0 refused · 1,151 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 26 Mar 2008 to 2 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 14 Oct 2026. Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.

Local planning information

Council sources checked 14 Sept 2026

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Conservation areas and Article 4 directions

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Conservation areas28 mapped area records
Article 4 direction areasNo boundary records available in this collection

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  1. Determined21/0072

    Permitted Development Prior Notification to replace roof on existing implement and crop shed.

    MIDTOWN FARM, GAMBLESBY, PENRITH, CA10 1HR

    Received 25 Jan 2021
  2. Determined16/0617

    Discharge of the unilateral planning obligation under a Section 106 Legal Agreement, relating to the provision of a financial contribution towards affordable housing.

    LAND AT RAVENSTONE MANOR, MELMERBY, PENRITH, CA10 1HB

    Received 1 Jul 2016
  3. Officer Consideration2026/1564/FPA

    Change of use from mixed residential/workshop/office to a dwellinghouse.

    Valhalla Newbiggin PENRITH CA11 0HP

    Received 6 Aug 2026
  4. Determined2025/1432/HOU

    Two storey side extension for accessible bathroom and bedroom accommodation

    6 Langdale Crescent Kendal LA9 6JU

    Received 29 Jul 2025
  5. DeterminedSL/2023/0124

    Construction of a 30 meter X 50 meter manège for the exercise and turnout of horses and new access track

    Middle Birkby Farm, Cark-In-Cartmel, GRANGE-OVER-SANDS, LA11 7NP

    Received 13 Feb 2023
  6. DeterminedSL/2019/0237

    Rear conservatory

    Hill Crest, Leasgill, MILNTHORPE, LA7 7FG

    Received 19 Mar 2019
  7. Determined2024/2179/LBC

    Listed Building Consent for replacement of external signs and associated lighting, and repainting of the exterior.

    Board & Elbow 11 Cornmarket Penrith CA11 7DA

    Received 18 Nov 2024
  8. DeterminedSL/2016/0396

    Demolition of attached garage and rear store and erection of side and rear extensions including accommodation and hydrotherapy pool for a disabled individual

    23 The Drive, ULVERSTON, LA12 0DT

    Received 26 Apr 2016
  9. Determined2024/2255/FPA

    Variation of conditions 2 (approved plans) & 3 (external materials) attached to planning permission SL/2023/0440 (Extension and thermal improvement works to the existing dwelling, including installation of solar panels to the roof a new pedestrian access onto the public footpath)

    Empsom Hill Kendal Green KENDAL LA9 5PT

    Received 29 Nov 2024
  10. Determined2025/0362/DISC

    Discharge of condition 3 (windows, doors, & fire escape) attached to planning permission SL/2021/0514 (Alterations & change of use of 1st & 2nd floor show room & storage (Use Class E) to 4 dwellings (Use Class C3))

    Albion Buildings Sandes Avenue KENDAL LA9 4LL

    Received 25 Feb 2025
  11. DeterminedSL/2022/0897

    Refurbishment of house to include - reconfiguration of plan, re-roofing and installation of rooflights, re-plumbing, replacement of floors and wall finishes, re-wiring, excavation of external ground level, alterations, repair and replacement to windows and doors, re-rendering & re-roofing of the barn

    Guides Farm, Cart Lane, GRANGE-OVER-SANDS, LA11 7AF

    Received 29 Sept 2022
  12. Determined16/0733

    Proposed agricultural building.

    FAR BANK END, COUPLAND BECK, APPLEBY-IN-WESTMORLAND, CA16 6LN

    Received 8 Aug 2016
  13. Determined21/0177

    Discharge of condition 4 (foul drainage system), attached to approval 20/0824.

    THE WATERMILL, LITTLE SALKELD, PENRITH, CA10 1NN

    Received 25 Feb 2021
  14. Determined23/0636

    Change of use and refurbishment of former student accommodation buildings to form use class C1 hotel accommodation.

    FORMER NEWTON RIGG CAMPUS, NEWTON RIGG, PENRITH, CA11 0AH

    Received 19 Sept 2023
  15. Determined18/0686

    Installation of underground LPG tank in front garden.

    PENNINE COTTAGE, SCAUR LANE, LAZONBY, PENRITH, CA10 1AH

    Received 16 Aug 2018
  16. DeterminedSL/2017/0241

    Variation of condition no 4 (increase in number of trailer and tractor units) attached to planning permission 5/97/2859 (continuation of use as haulage depot and operating centre)

    E Redmayne & Son, Gatebeck Depot, Gatebeck Lane, KENDAL, LA8 0HR

    Received 16 Mar 2017
  17. DeterminedTR/2023/0008

    Rowan Tree - Reduce height by up to 2m to bring it below the height of the roof gutters and thin out branches to give more rounded shape

    Fieldbeck, Barn Garth, Cartmel, GRANGE-OVER-SANDS, LA11 6PP

    Received 23 Jan 2023
  18. DeterminedSL/2023/0006

    Demolition of rear conservatory and erection of single storey rear extension

    Hill View, The Causeway, Cartmel, GRANGE-OVER-SANDS, LA11 6PW

    Received 4 Jan 2023
  19. DeterminedBE/2021/0002

    Single storey rear extension extending 4 metres (measured externally) beyond the rear wall of the original house with a maximum height of 3.9 metres (measured externally from natural ground level) and maximum height to eaves of 2.85 metres (measured externally)

    17 Anchorite Road, KENDAL, LA9 5NQ

    Received 3 Feb 2021
  20. Withdrawn2024/1392/FPA

    Variation of condition 2 (plans compliance) for the removal of Plot 1 and attach Plot 2 to Plots 3 and 4, attached to approval 22/0507.

    Westmorland Road APPLEBY-IN-WESTMORLAND CA16 6SD

    Received 2 Aug 2024
  21. DeterminedSL/2023/0428

    Single storey rear extension forming extended kitchen and dining room, internal alterations and new vehicular access.

    Rowe End Cottage, Pennington, ULVERSTON, LA12 0RP

    Received 25 May 2023
  22. Determined17/0443

    Change of use from C3 residential to B1 office

    15 REDHILLS BUSINESS PARK, REDHILLS, PENRITH, CA11 0DT

    Received 30 May 2017
  23. DeterminedSL/2019/0218

    Demolition of existing bungalow and erection of replacement dwelling

    Fairways, Main Street, Kirkby Lonsdale, CARNFORTH, LA6 2AQ

    Received 13 Mar 2019
  24. DeterminedTR/2016/0161

    T4 Laurel fell to coppice height at rear of garden and cut front section to maintain boundary hedge

    The Vicarage, Woodhouse Lane, Heversham, Cumbria, LA7 7EW

    Received 31 Oct 2016

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