2023
Approved
The Sofa Group, Market Street, Barrow-In-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 2LH
Application for approval of details reserved by Condition No. 3 (sample materials) of pla…
Craven House, Michaelson Road, Barrow-In-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 1FD Data via plota.co.uk
PENDING
BPA8/2026/0206
Description
Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed:-Re-roofing with Bauder bitumen roof felt, renewal of key clamp fall arrest system and installation of PV panels Data via plota.co.uk
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Historical activity at this location
9 nearby applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
Within ~100m
Nearby activity
2023
Approved
The Sofa Group, Market Street, Barrow-In-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 2LH
Application for approval of details reserved by Condition No. 3 (sample materials) of pla…
2023
Approved
The Sofa Group, Market Street, Barrow-In-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 2LH
Application for approval of details reserved by Condition No. 3 (sample materials) of pla…
2023
Approved
The Sofa Group Market Street Barrow-In-Furness Cumbria LA14 2LH
Erection of a brick boundary wall
2023
Approved
The Sofa Group Market Street Barrow-In-Furness Cumbria LA14 2LH
Erection of a brick boundary wall
2023
Approved
The Sofa Group Market Street Barrow-In-Furness Cumbria LA14 2LH
Erection of a brick boundary wall
2016
Approved
The Sofa Group Market Street Barrow-in-Furness Cumbria LA14 2LH
Advertisement Consent to display 1 no. non-illuminated fascia sign.
2016
Approved
The Sofa Group Market Street Barrow-in-Furness Cumbria LA14 2LH
Advertisement Consent to display 1 no. non-illuminated fascia sign.
2016
Approved
The Sofa Group Market Street Barrow-in-Furness Cumbria LA14 2LH
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Westmorland and Furness
Planning Authority Score
2.8/10
Poor
#240 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions
Westmorland and Furness is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #234 out of 292. 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
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application.
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Westmorland and Furness decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
92%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #90 of 292
92%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #161 of 292
51%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (64%) #234 of 292
52%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #239 of 292
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