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

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Westmorland and Furness decision performance

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