West Lune Solar Farm Kirkby Lonsdale CARNFORTH

Pending 2026/0903/SCREEN
Date received
30 Apr 2026
Date validated
30 Apr 2026
Postcode
LA6

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

Westmorland and Furness
Planning Authority Score
2.8/10
Poor
#233 of 282 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

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