Westmorland and Furness planning applications

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Planning performance · official MHCLG data

92.8% of applications approved

Ranks #66 of 310 UK authorities · national average 87.1% · rolling 2025 Q3 – 2026 Q2

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Decision speed (% in time), approval trends back to 1979, application-type mix and live market activity are available on paid plans.

Property market · HM Land Registry

£237,750 median sale price

-3.4% year on year · 3,281 sales in the last 12 months

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Area-level (the whole authority), standard sales, median not average. Breakdown by property type and the 10-year trend are available on paid plans.

Energy performance · EPC certificates

34.0% of homes rated EPC C or above

Ranks #301 of 318 most efficient · national average 46.6% · 95,566 certificates

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% rated C or above (higher is better). The A–G band distribution and year-by-year trend are available on paid plans.

10 most-recent applications

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Reference	Address	Description	Type	Received
2026/1884/HOU	16 Ruskin Drive Kirkby Lonsdale CARNFORTH LA6 2DB	Roof lift of existing dwelling to create first floor, two storey rear extension, enlargement of front gable,…	Householder	28 Sept 2026
2026/1883/PAPP	Field to the north of Simgill Fram Grayrigg KENDAL LA8 9BY	Prior approval for the erection of an agricultural building for livestock and machinery storage under Schedule 2, Part…	Priorapproval	28 Sept 2026
2026/1878/NMA	The Willows Great Urswick ULVERSTON LA12 0ST	Retrospective Non-material amendment for an increased rear extension footprint attached to planning permission…	Householder	28 Sept 2026
2026/1882/PAPP	High Scathwaite Farm From The U5105 To The A5092t Via High Scathwaite Spark…	Prior approval for the erection of an agricultural building for indoor lambing for sheep and housing of essential farm…

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  authority_gss=E06000064&limit=50"

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About this data

We index every application published on Westmorland and Furness’s planning portal (DEF) and refresh several times per day. The original portal:

https://planningregister.westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk

Newest application received 28 Sept 2026.

Westmorland and Furness planning FAQs

How do I search Westmorland and Furness planning applications for free?

This page lists the latest applications received by Westmorland and Furness, updated several times a day. A free PlanNexus account searches the full archive of 994 indexed applications by postcode, date, status and type, and includes 1,000 requests a month plus email alerts. PlanNexus is independent of Westmorland and Furness — we index what the council publishes and add the decisions, approval rates and appeal outcomes the register itself doesn't show. The council's own portal is linked above.

How often is Westmorland and Furness planning data updated?

PlanNexus indexes Westmorland and Furness's planning register several times a day. The newest application on record was received 28 Sept 2026.

What share of planning applications does Westmorland and Furness approve?

92.8% of Westmorland and Furness's planning applications were approved over the rolling 2025 Q3 – 2026 Q2, against a national average of 87.1% (official MHCLG figures).

How do I check the planning history of a property in Westmorland and Furness?

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