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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
32,539Searchable applications
106Recorded as pending
—Approval rate · 0 approved or refused records
0Refused applications

0 approved · 0 refused · 1,539 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 10 Aug 2000 to 16 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 19 Oct 2026. Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.

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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. Determined16/0355

    Erection of wrought iron double entrance gates on stone pillars at entrance to drive leading to property.

    THE OLD RECTORY, GREYSTOKE, PENRITH, CA11 0UJ

    Received 21 Apr 2016
  2. Withdrawn2024/0681/RMA

    Application for Approval of Reserved Matters for a vehicle workshop with MOT bay and associated works following Outline Approval SL/2019/0743 (Hybrid application: 1. Full Application for motor dealership (sui generis) including workshops, access roundabout, spine road and internal compartmentation area access junctions. 2. Outline Planning Application all matters reserved, apart from access, for employment business park (indicatively B1/B2 6400m2 & B8 2500m2) MAJOR)

    1.1 acre plot Moraine Business Park Land North of Meadowbank Business Park Kendal Cumbria LA9 6NY

    Received 22 Apr 2024
  3. Withdrawn2024/1925/FPA

    Installation of replacement sliding sash PVCu framed windows with double glazed sealed units to front elevation.

    Grange View Park Lane GRANGE-OVER-SANDS LA11 7HQ

    Received 11 Oct 2024
  4. DeterminedSL/2016/0297

    Alterations and extension to include construction of a first floor with new roof structure, including attic space, ground floor rear and side extensions, replacement carport and demolition of conservatory. Construction of a subterranean garage

    Highfield, Kearstwick, CARNFORTH, LA6 2EB

    Received 1 Apr 2016
  5. WithdrawnSL/2019/0886

    Extension to distribution yard for additional parking

    Station Yard, Crooklands Road, MILNTHORPE, LA7 7LR

    Received 5 Nov 2019
  6. DeterminedSL/2022/1151

    Demolition of existing detached garage, erection of a new two storey annexe extension incorporating garage, stores, utility, day room, shower and plant room

    2 Beechnut Road, KENDAL, Cumbria, LA9 7FF

    Received 19 Dec 2022
  7. Determined20/0414

    Proposed roofing of sileage area.

    LAND AT RAINE FARM, RAUGHTON HEAD, CARLISLE, CA5 7DT

    Received 23 Jun 2020
  8. Determined14/0580

    Change of use from office space to Lifestyle Studio.

    CUMBRIA HOUSE, GILWILLY ROAD, GILWILLY INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, PENRITH, CA11 9FF

    Received 30 Jun 2014
  9. Determined2024/1855/TEL

    Notification under Regulation 5 of The Electronic Communications Code (Conditions and Restrictions) Regulations 2003 (as amended) for 25 x 9 metre medium wooden telecommunications poles.

    May Cottage Aiketgate Armathwaite CARLISLE CA4 9TH

    Received 3 Oct 2024
  10. Determined2024/2274/TPO

    As discussed the tree closest to the house needs pollarding to a height around 5 metres. As the rest of the tree is unsafe. The tree closer to the tarn needs a crown clean to remove broken and dead branches, possible crown reduction of 3 to 4 metres to reduce the risk of failure.

    The Coot On The Tarn Great Urswick ULVERSTON LA12 0SP

    Received 2 Dec 2024
  11. Determined18/0347

    Reserved matters application for access, appearance, landscaping, layout and scale attached to outline approval 17/0084.

    LAND AT BLACK LEASES FARM, KIRKBY THORE, PENRITH, CA10 1XS

    Received 30 Apr 2018
  12. Determined23/0384

    Prior Notification for the addition of solar panels to an agricultural building.

    LANGTON FIELD, APPLEBY-IN-WESTMORLAND, CA16 6JG

    Received 1 Jun 2023
  13. DeterminedTR/2017/0055

    1: Cherry tree on left hand side of churchyard drive, slight reduction to sides. Deadwood & crossed branches removed. 2: Self seeded Ash tree next to T1 - removal. 3: Small leaning Cherry tree next to T2, one branch to be target pruned in order to try & balance the tree. 4: Cherry in far corner next to junction of Castle Street & Castle Crescent, slight reduction on Castle Road side of tree and dead wooding/crossed branches removed. 5: Sycamore to right of T4, very light crown lift, removal of two/three of lowest most branches. 6: Yew tree at the back of churchyard, slight reduction nearest the church, one damaged limb to be removed over Thorny Hills Rd. 7: Cherry tree on the right hand side of the churchyard drive, slight reduction closest to the church. Dead wooding & crossed branches removed.

    St Georges Church, Castle Street, KENDAL, LA9 7AS

    Received 22 May 2017
  14. Determined23/0735

    Non Material Amendment for an additional rooflight on north elevation, attached to approval 18/0711.

    NEDS HOUSE, HUTTON ROOF, PENRITH, CA11 0XX

    Received 23 Oct 2023
  15. Determined15/0830

    Proposed steel portal building.

    THE HERMITAGE, ALSTON, CA9 3DB

    Received 2 Sept 2015
  16. DeterminedTR/2021/0175

    T1 – Lime - Crown reduce by 2 meters and 3 meters over adjacent car parking area

    Holy Trinity Church, Holme, CARNFORTH, LA6 1PZ

    Received 27 Sept 2021
  17. Determined14/0951

    Approval of reserved condition no. 3 (colours of external surfaces) attached to planning approval 14/0558.

    NEWTON RIGG COLLEGE, NEWTON RIGG, PENRITH, CUMBRIA, CA11 0AH

    Received 27 Oct 2014
  18. Consultation Started2026/1782/FPA

    Formation of a car park with access road and landscaping details.

    Land Adjacent Orchard Hideaway Camping Pod Site Redhills Lane Redhills PENRITH CA11 0DT

    Received 10 Sept 2026
  19. DeterminedPN/2020/0041

    Erection of roof over yard and agricultural store and workshop

    Oak Fold Farm, Garnett Bridge Road, KENDAL, LA8 9AU

    Received 20 Jul 2020
  20. Determined2023/1064/DISC

    Discharge of conditions of 6 (landscaping), 7 (screening), 9 (CCTV security system), 10 (external lighting) & 15 (site security) attached to planning permission SL/2022/0992

    Station Yard Burneside BURNESIDE

    Received 1 Dec 2023
  21. Withdrawn13/0331

    Erection of 25m wind turbine.

    CROFT HOUSE, NEWTON REIGNY, PENRITH, CA11 0AY

    Received 1 May 2013
  22. DeterminedSL/2020/0785

    Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) to consist of the permanent lowering of Birds Park Impounding Reservoir and the construction of a new overflow and spillway channel as detailed on the submitted plans

    Birds Park Impounding Reservoir, Off Paddy Lane, KENDAL, LA9 6PF

    Received 26 Oct 2020
  23. DeterminedSL/2015/1144

    Installation of floating jetty

    Killington Sailing Association, Reservoir Road, Killington, LA8 0NW

    Received 9 Dec 2015
  24. Determined2024/0204/PAPP

    Prior Notification under schedule 2, part 6, class A, for the erection of a building to roof over existing midden.

    Orchard Farm Bleatarn Appleby-in-Westmorland CA16 6PX

    Received 5 Feb 2024

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