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Lake District National Park planning applications
4,927 applications. 92% approved. 54 days to decide.
As of October 2026, PlanIndex holds 4,927 planning applications from Lake District National Park. 2,826 were decided in the trailing 12 months, with 92% of clear-cut outcomes approved.
Lake District National Park: 3,580 applications received in the last year, 2,826 decisions published.
Lake District National Park takes a median of 55 days to decide a planning application. See how that compares.
All applications
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7/2026/2175 Awaiting decision
Springs Farm, Springs Road, Keswick, CA12 4AN
The upgrade of the existing telecommunications site, comprising the installation
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T/2026/0185 Awaiting decision
Main village green, Hesket Newmarket, Wigton, CA7 8JG
Common Ash: Crown reduction - prune up to 5 metres to reduce overall height and
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T/2026/0186 Awaiting decision
41, Wordsworth Street, Keswick, CA12 4BZ
One Thuja to remove - rear of property
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2026/1918/DISC Awaiting decision
Plantation Filling Station Plantation Bridge KENDAL LA8 9JA
Application for the approval of details reserved by condition 6 (surface water drainage) attached to planning permission 2025/1414/FPA
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T/2026/0177 Awaiting decision
Low Nook, Askham, Penrith, Cumbria, CA10 2PG
Crown reduction by 4m - 1 beech tree
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7/2026/2174 Awaiting decision
Station House, Brundholme Road, Keswick, CA12 4NL
Erection of oak framed carport
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7/2026/5550 Awaiting decision
Low House Barn, Ayside, Grange Over Sands, LA11 6HY
Change of use from one dwelling to two dwellings; one of which will have a local
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2026/1910/PAPP Awaiting decision
Low Sizergh Farm Low Lane Brigsteer KENDAL LA8 8AE
Prior approval for the erection of a machinery store under Schedule 2, Part 6, Class A
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2026/1907/LDPR Awaiting decision
Fox Rock Allithwaite Road GRANGE-OVER-SNDS LA11 7EN
Application for a Certificate of Lawfulness (Proposed) for a rear dormer extension
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2026/1903/TEL Granted
Near to Swallows Rest Goadsbarrow ULVERSTON LA12 0RE
Notification under Regulation 5 of The Electronic Communications Code (Conditions and Restrictions) Regulations 2003 (as amended) for the installation of 1 x 9 metre medium wooden telecommunications pole
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2026/1906/HOU Awaiting decision
Alston Cottage Storth to Beetham MILNTHORPE LA7 7AL
Re-roof existing dwelling with matching slate laid to diminishing courses with new rooflights, installation of inset solar panels, new bifold doors to kitchen, internal stair to attic.
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BCO/2026/0429 Awaiting decision
9 and 11 Cotswold Crescent Barrow-In-Furness Cumbria LA14 5BL
The Electronic Communications Code (Conditions and restrictions) Regulations 2003 (as amended) - Regulation 5 Notice of Intention to Install Fixed Line Broadband Apparatus - 1 x Wooden 10M Pole
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7/2026/5535 Awaiting decision
Park Gates Lodge, Rydal Road, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9PL
Alteration and extension to form dining room, utility and en-suite to existing d
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7/2026/5544 Awaiting decision
Brow Foot, High Wray, Ambleside, LA22 0JE
Demolition of existing porch. Erection of replacement porch including extending
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T/2026/0184 Granted
Maysons Lodge, Dubwath, Bassenthwaite Lake, CA13 9YD
Remove deadwood from 2x Oak trees that are part of W1 of TPO 108 - 5-day notice
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7/2026/3064 Awaiting decision
Bannerdale View, Mungrisdale, Penrith, CA11 0XR
Construction of a greenhouse and accompanying agricultural shed
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2026/1900/PACOU Awaiting decision
First and Second Floor 125 Highgate KENDAL LA9 4EN
Prior approval for change of use of first and second floor offices (Use Class E) to two residetial flats (Use Class C3)
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7/2026/2172 Awaiting decision
6, Grange Park, Keswick, CA12 4AY
Variation of condition 1 (plans) on planning permission 7/2022/2261 - Amendment
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2026/1878/NMA Awaiting decision
The Willows Great Urswick ULVERSTON LA12 0ST
Retrospective Non-material amendment for an increased rear extension footprint attached to planning permission 2025/0263/FPA
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2026/1881/TCA Awaiting decision
5 Priory Lane GRANGE-OVER-SANDS LA11 7BH
Notification under Section 211 for works to trees in a conservation area comprising T001) Common Ash - Crown lift to 4m. T002) Cypress - Prune back from property leaving 2.5m clearance. T003) Griselinia - Reduce to just below hedge height
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2026/1885/HOU Awaiting decision
Saughall Rosside ULVERSTON LA12 7NR
Erection of a single story rear extension and detached double garage
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2026/1891/TPO Awaiting decision
Land off Church Street Shap PENRITH CA10 3JU
Works to tree(s) subject to TPO No. 14. T1 Holly - Remove low lying branches. T2 Sycamore - Remove low lying branches. T3 Sycamore - Remove low lying branches. T4 Sycamore - Remove low lying branches. T5 Sycamore - Remove low lying branches. T6 Sycamore - Remove low lying branches. T7 Ash - Remove low lying branches. T8 Birch - Remove low lying branches. T9 Birch - Remove low lying branches. T10 Birch - Remove low lying branches. T11 Birch - Remove low lying branches.
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2026/1894/TCA Awaiting decision
Blawith House Lindale Road GRANGE-OVER-SANDS LA11 6EL
Notification under Section 211 for works to trees in a conservation area coprising T1) Silver Birch - Fell. T2) Silver Birch - Fell. T3) Sycamore - Fell (this sycamore stands in a line of about 4 other trees, the wish is to fell the larger of these 4 trees)
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2026/1883/PAPP Awaiting decision
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 6, Class A
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2026/1882/PAPP Awaiting decision
High Scathwaite Farm From The U5105 To The A5092t Via High Scathwaite Spark Bridge ULVERSTON LA12 7SR
Prior approval for the erection of an agricultural building for indoor lambing for sheep and housing of essential farm machinery and equipment under Schedule 2, Part 6, Class A
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2026/1884/HOU Awaiting decision
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, installation of in-roof solar PV panels and rooflights, internal alterations and associated external alterations
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7/2026/4059 Awaiting decision
Prospect Hill, Waberthwaite, Millom, LA19 5YN
Change of use from a detached converted garage that is currently being used as a
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7/2026/5507 Awaiting decision
Broomhill, Birthwaite Road, Windermere, LA23 1BS
1. Replacement of precast concrete double garage with arts and crafts style gara
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T/2026/0182 Awaiting decision
Lipwood, Old College Lane, Windermere, LA23 1BY
Sycamore - Pollard to six metres due to honey fungus decay
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7/2026/5524 Awaiting decision
Land near Shepherd Yeat, Crook, Kendal, LA8 8LR
Change of use to Class B8 for commercial boat storage. No external alterations.
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2026/1886/LBC Awaiting decision
Unthank House Unthank Skelton PENRITH CA11 9TG
Listed building consent for reinstatement of damaged portico to main door.
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2026/1877/HOU Awaiting decision
77 Lingmoor Rise KENDAL LA9 7NR
Remove existing porch and erection of a single storey front extension
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7/2026/2157 Awaiting decision
Kemlyn, 6 Church Terrace, Caldbeck, Wigton, CA7 8DR
Erection of wooden carport
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7/2026/5532 Awaiting decision
The Hut, Beetle Brow, Foul Step Lane, Ambleside, LA22 9HG
Approval of details reserved by condition 4 (window and door frames, external li
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7/2026/5549 Awaiting decision
Fallbarrow Caravan Site, Rayrigg Road, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3DL
Installation of 1 no. 10m high wooden telegraph pole mounted with 1 no. omni ant
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7/2026/5546 Awaiting decision
Fallbarrow Caravan Site, Rayrigg Road, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3DL
Installation of 1 no. 10m high wooden telegraph pole mounted with 1 no. omni ant
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BPA8/2026/0383 Awaiting decision
97 Rawlinson Street Barrow-In-Furness Cumbria LA14 2DT
Internal refurbishment including plasterwork, plumbing, electrical, new kitchen, bathroom and one new window on the ground floor rear elevation
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2026/1872/ADV Awaiting decision
Pye Motors Mint Bridge Road KENDAL LA9 6NF
Advertisement Consent for one 4m externally illuminated totem
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7/2026/2169 Awaiting decision
Herdwick Croft Caravan Park, Ouse Bridge, Bassenthwaite, CA12 4RD
EIA screening opinion for proposed development works at Herwick Croft Caravan Pa
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T/2026/0181 Awaiting decision
Greenedge Cottage, Caldbeck, Wigton, CA7 8ER
Reduce height by 35% and thin internal branches
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7/2026/5528 Awaiting decision
Rocklands, Colton, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 8HF
Compliance with agricultural occupancy condition on planning application 7/1982/
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2026/1864/LBC Awaiting decision
Wreaks End Causeway Bridge On the A595 West Broughton LA20
Listed Building Consent for the repair of a damaged 2m section of the downstream parapet wall east of centre. Remove damaged material and reconstruct using available original material. A new coping stone approximately 900mm in length to replace on damaged beyond repair. Removal of sawn cut copings to be replaced by new riven slate copings. Replace sawn cut slate copings on 2.8m downstream parapet extension constructed in September 2025 with the Broughton Moor riven slate
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2026/1863/FPA Awaiting decision
The Moorings Canal Foot ULVERSTON LA12 9EN
Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) attached to planning permission SL/2022/1019 (Replacement Dwelling (Resubmission of SL/2020/0759 & SL/2022/0419))
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T/2026/0172 Awaiting decision
Orchard Cottage, London Row, Blindcrake, Cockermouth, CA13 0QW
1 Fir tree to be reduced in height by approximately a third in close proximity t
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7/2026/5494 Awaiting decision
Buttermere Youth Hostel, Buttermere, CA13 9XA
Installation of a ground level 980mm VSAT dish within a close board fenced compo
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7/2026/5543 Awaiting decision
Greystones Filling Station, Witherslack, Grange-Over-Sands, LA11 6RJ
Erection of free standing D6 small format advertisement display and relocation o
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7/2026/2170 Awaiting decision
Booths, Tithebarn Street, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5EA
Proposal for the installation of an additional six rapid electric vehicle chargi
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7/2026/5538 Awaiting decision
The Brambles, Meadowcroft Lane, Ferry Nab, Windermere, LA23 3JJ
Approval of details reserved by condition 5 (plan of demolition and site clearan
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7/2026/5531 Awaiting decision
Longlands Farm, Aynsome Road, Cartmel, LA11 6HJ
Non-material amendment to planning permission 7/2025/5313 (Front, side and rear
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B18/2026/0336 Awaiting decision
Craven House, Michaelson Road, Barrow-In-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 1AE.
Removal of existing external boiler flue and replacement with new boiler flue arrangement.
Recent decisions
Data to October 2026
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2026/1733/TEL Granted
Land North East of Bleagate Farm ALSTON CA9 3UL
Notification under Regulation 5 of The Electronic Communications Code (Conditions and Restrictions) Regulations 2003 (as amended) for 2no 9m wooden pole.
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7/2026/5441 Refused
1, The Forge, Coniston, LA21 8HL
Demolition of existing extensions and replacing with new side and rear extension
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2026/1572/DISC Granted
Center Parcs Whinfell Forest Village Whinfell Penrith CA10 2DW
Application to discharge condition 9 (HMMP and statutory BNG condition) attached to approval 2026/0562/FPA
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7/2026/3084 Decided
Land next to Lime Kiln, Rosgill, Shap CA10 2QX
Approval of details reserved by condition 2 (BNG) on appeal decision APP/Q9495/W
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2026/1903/TEL Granted
Near to Swallows Rest Goadsbarrow ULVERSTON LA12 0RE
Notification under Regulation 5 of The Electronic Communications Code (Conditions and Restrictions) Regulations 2003 (as amended) for the installation of 1 x 9 metre medium wooden telecommunications pole
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7/2026/2162 Granted
Bassenthwaite Lakeside Lodges, Bassenthwaite, Keswick, CA12 4QZ
Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar panels and wall mounted batterie
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2026/1404/TCA Granted
Eden House Edenhall Penrith CA11 8SX
S211 Notification; Conservation Area tree works: Lime trees x 15 to be reduced by 10%.
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2026/1558/TCA Granted
Penholme House Charney Road GRANGE-OVER-SANDS LA11 6BP
Notification under Section 211 for works to trees in a conservation area comprising T1) Eucalyptus - Fell to ground level, growing on the edge of a steep bank, potentially unstable
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2026/1601/TCA Granted
9 Friary Fields Appleby-in-westmorland CA16 6UT
S211 Notification; Conservation Area tree works: T1 Birch - reduce crown by up to 30%.
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2026/1657/TCA Granted
Cedar Gable Wordsworth Street Penrith CA11 7QZ
S211 Notification; Conservation Area tree T1 Laburnum - Fell and replace with silver birch.
The full record
Decisions between 2017 and 2026
PlanIndex holds 3,651 decisions from Lake District National Park between 2017 and 2026, part of 4,927 applications on record. Over that period 93% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals, 3,065 granted against 247 refused. The busiest single year was 2026, with 2,741 applications recorded.
The trailing-year figures above track current activity. This record reaches back further, so a decision here may predate the online portal; each application still has its own page with the source link.
From the archive
Earliest records shown in full
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17/0019 Granted
BUS SHELTER ADJACENT 8 WEBSTER PLACE, SKIRWITH, PENRITH, CA10 1RF
Remove two branches from evergreen tree beside bus shelter as depicted in photograph; Skirwith Conservation Area.
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B28/2019/9200 Decided
Partylite Manufacturing Ltd (former) Park Road Barrow-in-Furness Cumbria LA14 4QT
Application for approval of details reserved by condition no. 4 (Proposed Waste Transfer Station (County Matter)
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B21/2019/0656 Granted
24 Piel Street Roa Island Barrow-in-Furness Cumbria LA13 0QJ
Two storey side extension to existing 2 bedroom dwelling.
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BLHC/2019/0771 Granted
42 Athens Drive Barrow-in-Furness Cumbria LA13 9ND
Prior Approval (Larger Homes Extension) for a rear living area extension (Length from rear wall of the original house 4.56 metres, height to the eaves 2.7 metres and height to highest point of the extension 2.8 metres)
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B28/2019/0715 Refused
2 Redoak Avenue Barrow-in-Furness Cumbria LA13 0LE
Application for approval of details reserved by Condition No. 8 (driveway details) Plot 1 only of planning permission 2014/0446 (Change of use of existing detached property to dwelling including construction of front and side extension and erection of one further detached dwelling (re-submission B13/2014/0248 in a revised form)
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B22/2019/0746 Granted
DSG Vauxhall Ironworks Road Barrow-in-Furness Cumbria LA14 2PG
Advertisement consent to display 6 no. fascia signs, 1 no. entrance sign and 1 no. pole mounted projecting sign.
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B18/2019/0749 Granted
Unit 4, Hindpool Retail Park, Hindpool Road, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 2PD
External alterations to retail unit including removal of entrance lobby and provision of new double height glazing to front and side elevations and associated site works including removal of trolley bay and provision of additional car parking spaces.
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B22/2019/0762 Granted
McDonald's Restaurant, Unit M, Hollywood Park, Hindpool Road, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 2NA
Installation of 3 No. double sided internally illuminated free-standing signs, 1 No. single sided internally illuminated free-standing sign and 1 No. internally illuminated digital booth screen.
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B28/2019/0770 Granted
Charnleys Home and Garden Ulverston Road Dalton-in-Furness Cumbria LA15 8JH
Application for approval of details reserved by Condition No. 2 (external elevational surface materials), No. 3 (Boundary Treatments) and No. 5 (Deliveries Management Plan) planning permission B12/2018/0364 (Retrospective permission for a two storey building (660 sqm) located on the west side of the garden centre for the sale and storage of garden related products; various structures totalling 882 sqm providing sales floorspace and ancillary areas; change of use of part of the Garden centre to non-food retail, and the extension and amendment to the car park layout)
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B23/2019/0735 Granted
10 Hector Terrace, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA13 9NA
Listed Building Consent for replacement of timber top opening windows on front elevation with timber, double glazed sash with structural glazing beads and bars.
Decision speed
12 months to October 2026, where both dates are published
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Within 8 weeks the statutory target for most applications 1,697 60%
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8 to 13 weeks the target band for major development 660 23%
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Over 13 weeks often extended by agreement 469 17%
Planning agents in Lake District National Park
The firms named as agent on the most applications on this register. Company information only.
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Hough Tullett Ltd 36% granted overall 17
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John Coward Architects Ltd 94% granted overall 16
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Addis Town Planning Ltd 73% granted overall 14
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Jeffrey & Rigg Ltd 92% granted overall 12
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McDonald Wilkinson Tonge Ltd 75% granted overall 11
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Ben Cunliffe Architects 100% granted overall 11
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Browse by ward
Applications by ward in Lake District National Park
- Alston and Fellside 169
- Appleby and Brough 146
- Bothel and Wharrels Ward 79
- Bowness and Lyth Ward 84
- Burton and Holme 78
- Coniston and Hawkshead Ward 76
- Eamont and Shap 79
- Eamont and Shap Ward 46
- Eden and Lyvennet Vale 165
- Grange and Cartmel 274
- Grange and Cartmel Ward 58
- Greystoke and Ullswater 79
- Greystoke and Ullswater Ward 44
- Hesket and Lazonby 188
- High Furness 92
- Kendal Castle 32
- Kendal Highgate 78
- Kendal Nether 77
- Kendal South 78
- Kendal Strickland and Fell 123
- Kent Estuary 128
- Keswick Ward 45
- Kirkby Stephen and Tebay 78
- Levens and Crooklands 98
- Low Furness 66
- Millom Without Ward 30
- Penrith North 151
- Penrith South 108
- Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale 139
- Ulverston 161
- Upper Kent 44
- Upper Kent Ward 30
- Windermere and Ambleside Ward 196
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Common questions
How many planning applications does Lake District National Park decide?
In the 12 months to October 2026, Lake District National Park decided 2826 planning applications. 92% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.
How long does a planning decision take in Lake District National Park?
The median time from a planning application being received to a decision was 54 days over the 12 months to October 2026. Individual cases vary with complexity and consultation responses.
How many Lake District National Park decisions arrive within the eight week target?
Of the 2826 decisions in the 12 months to October 2026 where both dates are published, 60% came within eight weeks of the application being received, and 83% within thirteen weeks.
How many planning applications has Lake District National Park decided in total?
PlanIndex holds 3651 decisions from Lake District National Park between 2017 and 2026, out of 4,927 applications on record. Across that whole period 93% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.
When is planning activity busiest in Lake District National Park?
March 2026 was the busiest month across the 12 months to October 2026, with 348 applications recorded. The monthly pattern is listed on this page.
How do I find a planning application by its reference number?
Every application indexed here has its own page at a stable address. Look the reference up in a search engine together with the council name, or browse the latest applications below. Each page shows the description, address, dates and decision as the council published them.
Where can I see the full documents for an application?
Plans, drawings and officer reports stay on Lake District National Park's own planning portal. Every application page here links straight to the source record.
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Lake District National Park: 4,927 planning applications on record as of October 2026. Trailing 12 months: 2,826 decided, 92% approved, median 54 days to a decision. 3,580 new applications received in the same period. Decisions on record run between 2017 and 2026: 3,651 in total, 93% approved. Source: PlanIndex, planindex.co.uk.
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