2021
Approved
Erection of a first floor extension built above existing single storey extension forming…
1 Acorn Bank Barrow-In-Furness Cumbria LA13 0RP Data via plota.co.uk
Approved
B21/2026/0021
- Appeal
- Dismissed · 11 Aug 2026 · Written Representations · Inspectorate case 6009353 ↗
Description
Single storey extension, including removal of existing conservatory, internal alterations and partial garage conversion. Data via plota.co.uk
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How this decision compares
Decided in 56 days from validation, 5 days faster than Westmorland and Furness's median of 61 for extensions. Approved, as 94% of extensions here are.
This one56d
Council61d
UK55d
39%decided within 8 weeks
94%approved
301decided in the last year
Plota live figures for extensions decided by Westmorland and Furness in the last twelve months, from validation. Westmorland and Furness decision record →
Site constraints 3
Also on the record
Radon affected area, class 4; Inside the Barrow-in-Furness built-up area; Natural England's Provisional ALC map (1:250,000, 1970s) had this area as grade 3, but it predates the buildings here and the current map does not class it as farmland.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt · No scheduled monument at the site
Checked on 6 October 2026. Historic England, the Environment Agency, Natural England, the British Geological Survey and UK Health Security Agency (radon, contains BGS materials © UKRI) and council datasets, Open Government Licence. A boundary can run through a site and the council holds the definitive record: confirm with the council before relying on this.
Sales history 4
Last sold for £340,000 in June 2025. Semi-detached house, freehold.
27 June 2025£340,000
21 March 2019£199,950
12 July 2016£195,000
11 November 2011£170,000
Sale prices from HM Land Registry's price paid record, matched to this application by its address.
Building
Floor area151 m² (1,625 sq ft)
Energy ratingC (71 out of 100), could reach B
PropertySemi-detached house, 8 habitable rooms
Built1976 to 1982
HeatingBoiler and radiators, mains gas
WallsCavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed)
From the energy performance certificate lodged in October 2023, the latest held for this property, matched to this application by its address. The building may have changed since. View the certificate
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Historical activity at this location
21 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
This property
Previous applications at this address
2021
Approved
Erection of a first floor extension built above existing single storey extension forming…
2021
Approved
Erection of a first floor extension built above existing single storey extension forming…
2017
Approved
First floor extension
2017
Approved
First floor extension
2017
Approved
First floor extension
Within ~100m
Nearby activity
2022
Approved
23 Acorn Bank, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA13 0RP
Erection of a first floor rear extension forming two bedrooms and first floor front exten…
2022
Approved
23 Acorn Bank, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA13 0RP
Erection of a first floor rear extension forming two bedrooms and first floor front exten…
2022
Approved
23 Acorn Bank, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA13 0RP
Erection of a first floor rear extension forming two bedrooms and first floor front exten…
2022
Approved
25 Acorn Bank, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA13 0RP
Single story rear extension forming an extended kitchen
2022
Approved
25 Acorn Bank, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA13 0RP
Single story rear extension forming an extended kitchen
2022
Approved
25 Acorn Bank, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA13 0RP
Single story rear extension forming an extended kitchen
2020
Approved
68 Redoak Avenue, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA13 0RN
Proposed two storey side extension forming extended kitchen, utility room and wc at groun…
2020
Approved
68 Redoak Avenue, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA13 0RN
Proposed two storey side extension forming extended kitchen, utility room and wc at groun…
2020
Approved
68 Redoak Avenue, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA13 0RN
Proposed two storey side extension forming extended kitchen, utility room and wc at groun…
2019
Approved
80 Redoak Avenue, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA13 0RN
Rear single storey flat roofed dining room extension and provision of raised decking (650…
2019
Approved
80 Redoak Avenue, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA13 0RN
Rear single storey flat roofed dining room extension and provision of raised decking (650…
2019
Approved
80 Redoak Avenue, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA13 0RN
Rear single storey flat roofed dining room extension and provision of raised decking (650…
2017
Approved
15 Acorn Bank Barrow-in-Furness Cumbria LA13 0RP
Front two storey extension
2017
Approved
15 Acorn Bank Barrow-in-Furness Cumbria LA13 0RP
Front two storey extension
2017
Approved
15 Acorn Bank Barrow-in-Furness Cumbria LA13 0RP
Front two storey extension
Westmorland and Furness
Planning Authority Score
3.1/10
Poor
#233 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions
Westmorland and Furness is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #235 out of 296. 52% of applications have the time limit extended, above the 41% national average. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (93%) 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 statistics
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
92%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #96 of 296
93%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #145 of 296
51%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (63%) #235 of 296
52%
Extended time limit
Above avg (41%) #238 of 296
84%
Minor dwellings approved
69 decided (1-9 homes)
100%
Major dwellings approved
18 decided (10+ homes)
89%
Change of use approved
135 decided
1,204
Total decisions
91 refused in the year to March 2026
Sale prices: Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Energy performance: Energy performance certificates from the Energy Performance of Buildings Register, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. © Crown copyright 2026.