Kendal Leisure Centre Burton Road KENDAL LA9 7HX Data via plota.co.uk

Pending 2026/1183/PASOLAR
Date received
8 Jun 2026
Date validated
8 Jun 2026
Postcode
LA9 7HX

Description

Prior Notification under Schedule 2, Part 14, Class J for the installation of 196 photovoltaic panels on the north part of the main leisure centre roof, 215 panels on the south part of the roof and 20 panels on the lower plant room roof to the east 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