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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
28,970Searchable applications
103Recorded as pending
—Approval rate · 0 approved or refused records
0Refused applications

0 approved · 0 refused · 1,369 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 26 Mar 2008 to 16 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 17 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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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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More application records

  1. Officer Consideration2026/1696/LBC

    Listed building consent for the removal of existing fresh air intake fan and grille from front ground-floor kitchen window, reinstatement of the timber window, and relocation of intake ducting through an existing low-level opening.

    Kings Arms Hotel 7 Market Street Kirkby Lonsdale Carnforth LA6 2AU

    Received 27 Aug 2026
  2. Determined22/0847

    Variation of condition 2 (plans compliance), to re-site a pod, attached to approval 20/0937.

    SANDWATH FARM, KIRKBY STEPHEN, CA17 4HE

    Received 7 Nov 2022
  3. Determined2024/0976/TCA

    T001 - Engish Yew - Reduce crown by 2.5 - 3m to open up view from property T002 - Sessile Oak - Reduce crown by 2.5m

    Hazelwood Court Lindale Road GRANGE-OVER-SANDS LA11 6SP

    Received 4 Jun 2024
  4. DeterminedSL/2018/0026

    Replacement front windows, installation of two Velux windows to front roof slope and reinstatement of iron railings and gate

    7 Windermere Road, KENDAL, LA9 4QJ

    Received 11 Jan 2018
  5. DeterminedSL/2017/0722

    Conversion and partial reconstruction of barn to create a dwelling

    Barn at Nuttery Cottage, Sandside, KIRKBY IN FURNESS, LA17 7UA

    Received 10 Aug 2017
  6. Determined2024/2252/FPA

    Variation of condition 1 (Approved plans) attached to planning permission SL/2023/0191 (Variation of condition 1 (Approved plans) attached to approval of reserved matters SL/2017/1048 (Erection of two dwellings))

    Land at the Rear of Kent Lea (Dwelling 2) Kentrigg Kendal Cumbria LA9

    Received 28 Nov 2024
  7. Determined2025/0240/HOU

    Structural stabilisation works to the walls of the porch and the incorporation of a roof light (Part retrospective)

    Saltcotes Station Road Arnside CARNFORTH LA5 0HG

    Received 10 Feb 2025
  8. Determined21/0157

    G1, T1-T3 Crown Reduce by a maximum of 30% to control the size and impact on the garden.

    17 WORDSWORTH STREET, PENRITH, CA11 7QY

    Received 22 Feb 2021
  9. Determined2026/0695/FPA

    Installation of adventure nets and kiosk with associated infrastructure.

    Center Parcs Whinfell Forest Village Whinfell PENRITH CA10 2DW

    Received 1 Apr 2026
  10. DeterminedSL/2018/0869

    Change of use from D1 to D2 childrens indoor play area and café

    Nether Hall, Kirkland, KENDAL, LA9 5AF

    Received 23 Oct 2018
  11. Determined17/0133

    Alterations to existing shopfront, new fascia signage and internal alterations.

    DEVONSHIRE CHAMBERS, 9-10 DEVONSHIRE STREET, PENRITH, CA11 7SS

    Received 17 Feb 2017
  12. DeterminedSE/2015/0006

    One wind turbine

    Land at Low Audlands, Endmoor, Kendal, LA8 0HY

    Received 13 May 2015
  13. DeterminedSL/2023/0093

    Application for a Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) to enlarge existing side (north) dormer

    67 Fairgarth Drive, Kirkby Lonsdale, CARNFORTH, LA6 2FB

    Received 1 Feb 2023
  14. Determined2026/1174/TEL

    Notification under Regulation 5 of The Electronic Communications Code (Conditions and Restrictions) Regulations 2003 (as amended) for 1 x 9m wooden pole.

    Bridge End Croglin CARLISLE CA4 9RY

    Received 3 Jun 2026
  15. DeterminedSL/2016/0120

    Detached domestic garage, laying of paving and associated landscaping.

    Polvellan, Wart Barrow Lane, Allithwaite, GRANGE OVER SANDS, LA11 7RA

    Received 10 Feb 2016
  16. Determined16/0746

    Beech tree in Group 1 closest to house: 1) Shorten branches to create 4m clearance to roof; 2) Prune back overhang of front garden to 3m from boundary fence; 3) Remove damaged branch back to previous cutting; 4) Crown raise to 4m over gardens and 5m over road; Reasons: proximity to house; Tree Preservation Order No 121, 2004, Fell Lane, Penrith.

    LAND AT BRENT HOUSE (ADJ. TO 25 FELL LANE), FELL LANE, PENRITH, CA11 8AQ

    Received 12 Aug 2016
  17. DeterminedSL/2020/0609

    Two storey rear extension

    42 Rydal Road, ULVERSTON, LA12 9BU

    Received 21 Aug 2020
  18. DeterminedSL/2022/1094

    Single storey extension to north elevation together with internal and external alterations to the original barn conversion

    Field End Barn, Stainton, KENDAL, Cumbria, LA8 0LF

    Received 1 Dec 2022
  19. Determined17/0855

    Proposed refurbishment and extension of the Byre to form a meeting room.

    BLENCOW HALL, BLENCOW, PENRITH, CA11 0DF

    Received 2 Oct 2017
  20. Determined2024/1019/OHLI

    Notification under The Electricity Act 1989 Overhead Lines (Exemption) (England and Wales) Regulations 2009 to divert an existing overhead line

    Halfpenny Farm Stainton KENDAL LA8 0DX

    Received 10 Jun 2024
  21. Determined2025/1078/HOU

    Proposed pitched over-roofing of existing flat roof, together with a covered terraced area at rear (part retrospective).

    Eden View Armathwaite Carlisle CA4 9SL

    Received 5 Jun 2025
  22. DeterminedSL/2015/1002

    Installation of 11 air conditioning units, gas bottle storage unit, external spiral staircase, fire exit door and roller shutter door

    Pets at Home (Unit 4), South Lakeland Retail Park, Queen Katherines Avenue, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 6DU

    Received 30 Oct 2015
  23. DeterminedSL/2018/0366

    Two storey side extension

    8 Wyndsore Avenue, MILNTHORPE, LA7 7DB

    Received 27 Apr 2018
  24. Determined20/0294

    Extension to existing agricultural building.

    TILERY FARM, SKELTON, PENRITH, CA11 9SH

    Received 11 May 2020

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