Westmorland and Furness is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #227 out of 282. 52% of applications have the time limit extended, above the 40% national average. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (92%) than the national average (90%).

Slower than most councils

for householder decisions

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Westmorland and Furness decision performance

Based on MHCLG data, 2025

92%

Overall approval rate

Above avg (87%) #89 of 282

92%

Householder approved

Above avg (90%) #155 of 282

51%

Decided in 8 weeks

Below avg (64%) #227 of 282

52%

Extended time limit

Above avg (40%) #229 of 282

85%

Minor dwellings approved

72 decided (1-9 homes)

100%

Major dwellings approved

21 decided (10+ homes)

86%

Change of use approved

132 decided

1,223

Total decisions

95 refused in 2025

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