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From the council’s own planning register, read in full from 2010. One of the councils’ registers on one map in Town Planner Pro.
Town Planner Pro holds 36,965 planning applications from the planning register of Westmorland and Furness, read in full from 2010 to 6 November 2026. Of the 28,534 approved or refused, 93% were approved. In the last twelve months 1,274 were approved or refused, 92% approved. Figures as at 11 November 2026; the register was last read on 11 November 2026.
36,965
applications held
93%
of those approved or refused, approved
1,274
approved or refused in the last 12 months, 92% approved
712
pending on the register
By year
By the year the council validated each application (received, where no date of validation is given). % approved is of those approved or refused.
| Year | Applications | Approved | Refused | Withdrawn | % approved |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 to date | 1,819 | 743 | 68 | 42 | 92% |
| 2025 | 2,132 | 1,290 | 113 | 84 | 92% |
| 2024 | 2,132 | 1,231 | 116 | 88 | 91% |
| 2023 | 1,994 | 1,377 | 136 | 93 | 91% |
| 2022 | 2,436 | 1,733 | 149 | 113 | 92% |
| 2021 | 2,558 | 1,872 | 149 | 124 | 93% |
| 2020 | 2,178 | 1,602 | 115 | 135 | 93% |
| 2019 | 504 | 391 | 42 | 37 | 90% |
| 2018 | 2,260 | 1,726 | 105 | 104 | 94% |
| 2017 | 2,401 | 1,867 | 113 | 108 | 94% |
| 2016 | 2,424 | 1,809 | 116 | 113 | 94% |
| 2015 | 2,440 | 1,786 | 171 | 154 | 91% |
| 2014 | 2,475 | 1,819 | 156 | 126 | 92% |
| 2013 | 2,252 | 1,715 | 106 | 131 | 94% |
| 2012 | 2,230 | 1,761 | 124 | 91 | 93% |
| 2011 | 2,234 | 1,785 | 124 | 94 | 94% |
| 2010 | 2,114 | 1,657 | 150 | 121 | 92% |
95% of the applications held are on the map, placed by the council’s own point or red line, the property, or the postcode. Outcomes are the register’s; an application whose outcome is not yet read counts in none of the three.
Newest applications in Westmorland and Furness
The 40 most recently validated, newest first.
- Pendingvalid 6 November 2026· Full Application2026/1705/FPA
Location 117 Highgate Kendal LA9 4EN
Proposal/Description Replacement of 3 deteriorated ground floor timber sliding sash windows with new timber sliding sash windows to match the existing design, proportions, glazing pattern, opening mechanism, profiles and external appearance, incorporating slimline double glazing
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 6 November 2026· Approval of Details Reserved by Condition(s)2026/2101/DISC
Location Lambert Manor Kirkhead Road Grange-Over-Sands LA11 7BG
Proposal/Description Approval of details reserved by Conditions 4 (Written Specification of the Methodology for the Works) and 5 (Safety and Stability of the Retained Part of the Building) of Listed Building Consent 2023/1118/LBC.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 6 November 2026· Approval of Details Reserved by Condition(s)2026/2078/DISC
Location Lambert Manor Kirkhead Road Grange-Over-Sands LA11 7BG
Proposal/Description Approval of details reserved by Conditions 5 (Nature and Extent of Contamination) and 7 (Written Specification of the Methodology for the Works) attached to Planning Permission 2023/1117/FPA.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 5 November 2026· Householder2026/2072/HOU
Location 13 Mayfield Drive Kendal LA9 7NS
Proposal/Description Two storey side extension, single storey front porch and detached garage
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 5 November 2026· Approval of Details Reserved by Condition(s)2026/2129/DISC
Location Three Roods New Barns Road Arnside Carnforth LA5 0BB
Proposal/Description Application for the approval of details reserved by condition 3 (bat licence) attached to planning permission 2026/1422/FPA
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 4 November 2026· Tree Preservation Order2026/2127/TPO
Location Manjushri Buddhist Centre Conishead Priory Priory Road Ulverston LA12 9QQ
Proposal/Description FIVE DAY NOTICE - Works to trees subject to Lancashire CC TPO No 6 1953 due to storm damage beside permissive footpath comprising SO1) Hawthorn, fell, part uprooted in lake, may flood path; S02) Birch, clear, swapped on ground; S03) Ash, fell, pushed over by S02; S04) Elm, fell, pushed over by S02: S05) Ash, fell, dead, leaning over path; S06) Elm, fell, part uprooted over path, bench; S07) Hawthorn, fell, pushed over, part uprooted; S08) Ash, fell, pushed over, part uprooted, and S09) Ash, fell, part uprooted, leaning over path. No replanting proposed, please dispense with replacement duty (s.206); mid-aged trees with small crowns, caopy gap minor, natural regeneration expected in woodland
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 4 November 2026· Householder2026/2077/HOU
Location 115 Bellingham Road Kendal LA9 5JU
Proposal/Description Single storey rear extension to form disabled access bedroom
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 3 November 2026· Householder2026/2118/HOU
Location 52 Sedbergh Road Kendal LA9 6BE
Proposal/Description Erection of detached triple bay garage
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 3 November 2026· Approval of Details Reserved by Condition(s)2026/2122/DISC
Location North Lonsdale Road Highways Depot North Lonsdale Road Ulverston LA12 9DZ
Proposal/Description Application for the approval of details reserved by conditions 3 (Habitat Managament and Monitoring Plan (HMMP)), 4 (Precautionary Working Method Statement (PWMS)) and 5 (lighting) attached to planning permission 2026/1238/FPA
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 2 November 2026· Approval of Details Reserved by Condition(s)2026/2113/DISC
Location Blenkett Farm Off Jack Jill Allithwaite Grange-Over-Sands LA11 7PZ
Proposal/Description Application for the approval of details reserved by conditions 4 (fencing), 5 (Construction Environment Managament Plan (CEMP)), 6 (Habitat Managament and Monitoring Plan (HMMP)), 8 (bat/bird box) and the Biodiversity Net Gain Deemed Condition attached to planning permission 2026/1247/FPA
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 2 November 2026· Tree in Conservation Area2026/2107/TCA
Location Steen Heights Windermere Road Grange-Over-Sands LA11 6EG
Proposal/Description Notification under Section 211 for works to trees in a conservation area comprising Cherry - remove. Tree is dead with no growth and no leaves this year. The tree has been heavily infected with bracket fungus and has splits in the bark
The council’s page - Approvedvalid 2 November 2026· Tree Preservation Order2026/2105/TPO
Location 26 Charney Court Grange-Over-Sands LA11 6DL
Proposal/Description FIVE DAY NOTICE - Works to trees subject to South Lakeland DC TPO No 234 2011 comprising T1 (Ash) overhanging Ashmount Road, remove
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 2 November 2026· Tree Preservation Order2026/2103/TPO
Location Appletree School Natland Kendal LA9 7QS
Proposal/Description Works to tree subject to Westmorland CC TPO No 8 1961 comprising T1 (Beech) reduce longest branches by up to 3m so as to minimise them snapping
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 2 November 2026· Approval of Details Reserved by Condition(s)2026/2079/DISC
Location Plumpton Crossing Cottage Newland Ulverston LA12 7SH
Proposal/Description Application for the approval of details reserved by condition 3 (contamination) attached to planning permission 2026/1051/FPA
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 2 November 2026· Tree Preservation Order2026/2006/TPO
Location The Franklyn Group Ltd Stobars Hall Waitby Kirkby Stephen CA17 4HD
Proposal/Description Works to tree(s) subject to TPO No. 05 comprising 2 x beech trees - reduce by 3m.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 2 November 2026· Householder2026/1935/HOU
Location Woodland View Penny Bridge Ulverston LA12 7RJ
Proposal/Description Erection of wraparound balcony, replacement outbuilding and single-storey rear extension
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 2 November 2026· Householder2026/1890/HOU
Location 27 Goldington Drive Bongate Cross Appleby-in-westmorland CA16 6FE
Proposal/Description Two story rear extension to provide additional living accommodation.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 2 November 2026· Full Application2026/1704/FPA
Location Rear of Former Car Park to Machell Arm Main Street Greenodd Ulverston LA12 7QZ
Proposal/Description Four-bedroom detached dwelling (Resubmission of SL/2023/0649)
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 30 October 2026· Full Application2026/2010/FPA
Location Ashleigh Court Station Road Arnside Carnforth LA5 0JH
Proposal/Description Replacement of all windows, external doors, cladding, soffits and balconies with uPVC/metal alternatives and the replacement of rainwater goods with like-for-like uPVC
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 29 October 2026· Full Application2026/2088/FPA
Location St Cuthbert Church Milburn Penrith CA10 1TJ
Proposal/Description Installation of 3 No. external heat pumps comprising small external condenser units.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 29 October 2026· Lawful Development Certificate - Proposed Use2026/2090/LDPR
Location Grange C Of E School 4 Fell Drive Grange-Over-Sands LA11 7JF
Proposal/Description Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for the proposed erection of a single storey timber framed building for use an an early years classroom with larch timber cladding, double glazed UPVC windows and doors and a mono-pitch flat membrane roof
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 29 October 2026· Approval of Details Reserved by Condition(s)2026/2094/DISC
Location 13-15 Market Street Kirkby Lonsdale Carnforth LA6 2AU
Proposal/Description Application for the approval of details reserved by condition 4 (lime mortar) attached to Listed Building Consent 2025/2006/LBC
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 29 October 2026· Prior Approval2026/2091/PAPP
Location The Elms North Lonsdale Road Ulverston LA12 9DZ
Proposal/Description Prior approval for the demolition of a disused industrial building under Schedule 2, Part 11 Class B
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 28 October 2026· Tree Preservation Order2026/2089/TPO
Location Kentsford House Kentsford Road Grange-Over-Sands LA11 7BB
Proposal/Description Works to trees subject to South Lakeland DC TPO No 125 1997 comprising Yew Trees (group) and Yew Trees x2, lowering and straightening the crown as shown in submission documents to restore the views to a previous level and to tidy up small height variations
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 28 October 2026· Full Application2026/1589/FPA
Location Land at Hartside Summit Alston CA9 3BW
Proposal/Description Variation of condition 2 (plans) attached to approval 2023/1182/FPA (proposed erection of replacement cafe).
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 28 October 2026· Full Application2026/1914/FPA
Location Wetheral House Great Salkeld Penrith CA11 9NA
Proposal/Description Change of use of land from agricultural to domestic garden including replacing fencing with hedges, and addition of greenhouse and pergola.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 28 October 2026· Advertisement2026/2083/ADV
Location Booths Dodgson Croft Kirkby Lonsdale Carnforth LA6 2HG
Proposal/Description Advertisement Consent for the rebranding and modification of existing signage, including the enlargement and alteration of an existing internally illuminated totem sign, installation of a halo illuminated wall-mounted sign, and minor alterations to existing building-mounted signage
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 28 October 2026· Householder2026/2084/HOU
Location 1 Mintsfeet Road Kendal LA9 6DE
Proposal/Description Single storey rear extension
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 27 October 2026· Approval of Details Reserved by Condition(s)2026/2070/DISC
Location Barn at Thompson Fold Lupton Carnforth LA6 2PP
Proposal/Description Application for the approval of details reserved by conditions 14 (hard/soft landscaping), 15 (refuse/recycling) and 19 (lighting) attached to planning permission SL/2022/0630
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 27 October 2026· Tree Preservation Order2026/2071/TPO
Location 94 Kentsford Road Grange-Over-Sands LA11 7BB
Proposal/Description Works to tree subject to South Lakeland DC TPO No 125 1997 T005) Sycamore - Reduce to previous height. T006) Sycamore - Reduce group to previous pruning height. T001) Black Pine - Remove hanging branch. T002) Black Pine - Remove low branch over lawn (see photo) crown lift over drive to 4m. T003) Black Pine - Remove dead branch
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 26 October 2026· Listed Building Consent2026/2075/LBC
Location The Mill Mill Street Ulverston LA12 7EB
Proposal/Description Listed Building Consent for internal alterations to facilitate the change of use of the upper floor of The Mill Public House from a cocktail bar (sui generis) to self-catering holiday accommodation (sui generis).
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 26 October 2026· Full Application2026/2074/FPA
Location The Mill Mill Street Ulverston LA12 7EB
Proposal/Description Change of use of the upper floor of The Mill Public House from a cocktail bar (sui generis drinking establishment) to self-catering holiday accommodation (sui generis), including internal alterations to the internal layout
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 26 October 2026· Advertisement2026/2025/ADV
Location Hbn Restaurants Ltd Mcdonalds Restaurant Ltd Ullswater Road Penrith CA11 7JH
Proposal/Description Advertisement Consent for the re-location of 3 existing freestanding signs and 1 digital booth, and installation of 1 new digital booth screen, 1 freestanding sign and 2 banner units.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 26 October 2026· Tree Preservation Order2026/2076/TPO
Location Carleywood Carley Lane Ulverston LA12 0JS
Proposal/Description Works to trees subject to South Lakeland DC TPO No. 241 2012 comprising a health check, removal of deadwood and crown raising of five mature Sycamore trees to provide clearance beneath the crowns and maintain the trees in a safe and healthy condition
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 26 October 2026· Non-Material Amendment2026/2073/NMA
Location Highlands High Knott Road Arnside LA5 0AW
Proposal/Description Non-Material Amendment to alter the approved garage construction materials from timber frame to blockwork with part rendered and part timber clad finishes, and amendments to the approved rear extension comprising changes to window configuration, external wall finish and internal floor level, attached to planning permission 2026/0245/HOU.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 26 October 2026· Householder2026/1955/HOU
Location 27 Parr Street Kendal LA9 7DH
Proposal/Description Replacement ground floor bay and first floor windows with double glazed sliding sash timber windows. Repair and replacement works to the non-original second floor dormer windows
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 26 October 2026· Full Application2026/1943/FPA
Location Unit 1 To 2 Station Yard Station Road Kendal LA9 6BT
Proposal/Description Subdivision of existing premises to create 3 units (from 2 units), including change of use of Unit 1 from warehouse (Use Class B8) to garage and tyre storage (Use Class E(g)(iii)). Installation of a roller shutter door, reinstatement of existing roller shutter door, erection of internal partition wall and installation of associated signage
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 26 October 2026· Full Application2026/1876/FPA
Location Green Lane End Farm Lupton Carnforth LA6 2PP
Proposal/Description Erection of dairy cattle building (milking parlour) and associated concrete hard standings
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 26 October 2026· Full Application2026/1852/FPA
Location Canal Head Depot Canal Head North Kendal LA9 7BY
Proposal/Description Replace existing roof coverings, rainwater goods and fascia / barge boards to the admin and welfare buildings
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 23 October 2026· Approval of Details Reserved by Condition(s)2026/2066/DISC
Location Newstead Orchard Drive Greystoke Penrith CA11 0UD
Proposal/Description Application for the approval of details reserved by conditions 4 (Drainage), 5 (Lighting) and 7 (CEMP) attached to approval 2026/1592/FPA.
The council’s page
Latest decisions in Westmorland and Furness
- Approveddecided 6 November 2026· Full Application2025/2247/FPA
Location Land North of Rosgill Head Rosgill Penrith CA10 2QX
Proposal/Description Change of use of barn to a dwelling including associated operations.
The council’s page - Approveddecided 6 November 2026· Listed Building Consent2025/2473/LBC
Location Mellguards Farm Mellguards Southwaite Carlisle CA4 0LE
Proposal/Description Listed Building Consent for repairs and alterations to restore and refurbish the farmhouse.
The council’s page - Approveddecided 6 November 2026· Full Application2025/1216/FPA
Location Light Trees Barn North Stainmore Kirkby Stephen CA17 4EX
Proposal/Description Change of use of barn to dwelling, including associated operations. Part retrospective.
The council’s page - Approveddecided 6 November 2026· Approval of Details Reserved by Condition(s)2026/1327/DISC
Location Bells Of Lazonby Ltd Edenholme Bakery Lazonby Penrith CA10 1BG
Proposal/Description Approval of details reserved by conditions 3 (construction environmental management plan) 4 method statement risk assessment) 5 (surface water and foul drainage) 6 (ground levels, earthworks and excavations 7 (vehicle safety proection measures) 8 (sustainable drainage management and maintenance plan) attached to approval 2023/1105/FPA (Extension of main bakery building, extension of gluten free bakery building, erection of a storage building, and reconfiguration of internal access road and car parking area, including associated operations).
The council’s page - Approveddecided 5 November 2026· Tree Preservation Order2026/2105/TPO
Location 26 Charney Court Grange-Over-Sands LA11 6DL
Proposal/Description FIVE DAY NOTICE - Works to trees subject to South Lakeland DC TPO No 234 2011 comprising T1 (Ash) overhanging Ashmount Road, remove
The council’s page - Refuseddecided 5 November 2026· Householder2026/1785/HOU
Location Low Farm Salkeld Road Langwathby Penrith CA10 1NB
Proposal/Description Single storey extension to front elevation and a first floor extension to the rear with associated internal alterations.
The council’s page - Approveddecided 5 November 2026· Prior Approval - Telecommunications2026/1806/PATEL
Location Moto Hospitality Ltd Southwaite Motorway Services Area South Broadfield Southwaite Carlisle CA4 0NT
Proposal/Description Prior Notification under schedule 2, part 16, class A, for installation of 1 no. power generator cabin, 1 no. equipment cabinet and ancillary development thereto.
The council’s page - Approveddecided 5 November 2026· Advertisement2026/1872/ADV
Location Pye Motors Mint Bridge Road Kendal LA9 6NF
Proposal/Description Advertisement Consent for one 4m externally illuminated totem
The council’s page - Approveddecided 5 November 2026· Advertisement2025/0749/ADV
Location 30 Market Street Kirkby Stephen CA17 4QW
Proposal/Description Advertisement Consent for the retention of non-illuminated individual lettering.
The council’s page - Approveddecided 5 November 2026· Approval of Details Reserved by Condition(s)2026/1411/DISC
Location Bleaberry House Cowper Road Eden Business Park Penrith CA11 9FW
Proposal/Description Application for the approval of details reserved by condition 3 (landscape scheme) attached to approval 22/0764 (Reserved Matters application for access, appearance, landscaping, layout and scale for Plot 1, attached to Outline approval 21/0295).
The council’s page - Approveddecided 5 November 2026· Full Application20/0665
Location Land Adjacent to West View, Fletcher Hill, Kirkby Stephen, CA17 4QQ
Proposal/Description Proposed residential development of 2 dwellings.
The council’s page - Not requireddecided 4 November 2026· Screening Opinion2026/0903/SCREEN
Location West Lune Solar Farm Kirkby Lonsdale Carnforth
Proposal/Description Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Screening Opinion in accordance with Regulation 6 of the Town and Country Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 2017 (as amended) with regard to the proposed development of an outline application for the installation, operation and decommissioning of a renewable energy generating station, comprising ground-mounted photovoltaic (PV) solar arrays, a 33kV Distribution Network Operator (DNO) substation, underground cable route and associated equipment, infrastructure and access on land at Hophouse Lane
The council’s page - Approveddecided 4 November 2026· Full Application2026/1740/FPA
Location Garden Site at the Southwest End of Beachwood Close Arnside Carnforth LA5 0BE
Proposal/Description Variation of conditions 2 (Approved plans) & 3 (Materials) attached to planning permission 2025/2276/FPA (Variation of conditions 2 (Approved plans), 3 (Materials), 4 (Biodiversity net gain measures) & 5 (Arboricultural report) attached to planning permission 2025/1405/FPA (Erection of a self-build dwelling with associated garden and hardstanding works))
The council’s page - Approveddecided 4 November 2026· Lawful Development Certificate - Proposed Use2026/1798/LDPR
Location Silvanda Storth Road Storth Milnthorpe LA7 7JQ
Proposal/Description Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for the erection of single storey rear extension and internal alterations
The council’s page - Approveddecided 4 November 2026· Outline Application2026/1702/OPA
Location Plot 6 Lowgate Levens Kendal LA8 8NJ
Proposal/Description Outline planning permission with all matters reserved for the erection of single dwelling
The council’s page - Approveddecided 3 November 2026· Approval of Details Reserved by Condition(s)2026/1769/DISC
Location Land South East of World Owl Centre Former Newton Rigg Penrith CA11 0AA
Proposal/Description Application for the approval of details reserved by conditions 6 & 7 (production of a 30-year Habitat Management and Monitoring Plan (HMMP)) and the Biodiversity Net Gain Deemed Condition, attached to approval 2025/1741/FPA
The council’s page - Approveddecided 3 November 2026· Full Application2026/1671/FPA
Location 22 Birkett Drive Ulverston LA12 9LS
Proposal/Description Variation of Condition 2 (Approved Plans) attached to planning permission SL/2017/0305 (Demolition of garage, rear annexe and conservatory and erection of rear extension, front dormer windows and double garage)
The council’s page - Approveddecided 2 November 2026· Full Application22/0537
Location the Works, Chapel Street, Temple Sowerby, Penrith, CA10 1SD
Proposal/Description Erection of a dwelling. Re-submission of 22/0026.
The council’s page - Approveddecided 2 November 2026· Advertisement2026/1668/ADV
Location Penrith Body Repairs Heritage House Blamire Road Eden Business Park Penrith CA11 9FH
Proposal/Description Advertisement consent for signs including 2 no. Non-Illuminated Fascia Signage, 2 no. Orange and White internally illuminated letters, 9 no. Halo illuminated letters, 2 no. Non-Illuminated Fascia Signs and 9 no. Non-Illuminated Letters (PBR).
The council’s page - Withdrawndecided 2 November 2026· Full Application2026/1224/FPA
Location 87 Hayclose Crescent Kendal LA9 7NT
Proposal/Description Retrospective change of use of residential dwelling (Use Class C3) to mixed use residential dwelling (Use Class C3) and childminding business (Use Class E)
The council’s page - Approveddecided 2 November 2026· Householder2026/1258/HOU
Location Hidcote Lowther Street Penrith CA11 7UW
Proposal/Description Erection of a wooden arch at each entrance to front garden of property.
The council’s page - Approveddecided 2 November 2026· Full Application2026/1621/FPA
Location Center Parcs Whinfell Forest Penrith CA10 2DW
Proposal/Description External landscaping works to 53 holiday lodges to include extension of patios, paved areas and new pergolas, and removal of 8 trees.
The council’s page - Approveddecided 2 November 2026· Full Application2026/1656/FPA
Location Land off Priestclose Lane Field No 6853 Great Strickland Penrith CA10 3DJ
Proposal/Description Erection of agricultural building and improvements to existing field gate access.
The council’s page - Approveddecided 2 November 2026· Full Application2026/1364/FPA
Location Counting House Temple Sowerby Penrith CA10 1SB
Proposal/Description Change of use from agricultural land to residential garden and erection of retaining wall along boundary.
The council’s page - Approveddecided 30 October 2026· Full Application2025/1295/FPA
Location 7 Angel Lane Penrith CA11 7BP
Proposal/Description Change of use of first floor from hair and beauty salon (class E) to residential flat (class C3).
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From the planning register of Westmorland and Furness, read by Town Planner Pro. Descriptions are the council’s own words; some registers cut them short in their lists. No applicant’s or agent’s details are kept, and a personal name within a description is shown as [name]. The council’s register is the record: check its own page before relying on an entry. This page is research, not advice.