7 Ruskin Drive Kirkby Lonsdale CARNFORTH LA6 2DB Data via plota.co.uk

Pending 2026/1063/HOU
Date received
3 Jul 2026
Date validated
3 Jul 2026
Postcode
LA6 2DB

Description

Ground floor extension to front elevation, alterations to rear elevation, creation of dormer extension to rear roof slope and replacement of roof to include removal of chimney, relocation of existing Velux window, addition of a further Velux window, and introduction of inset solar PV to front roof slope… Data via plota.co.uk

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. View full council performance
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