Solar and renewables in Westmorland and Furness

Westmorland and Furness received 49 renewable energy applications in the last 12 months, including 1 solar farm, 2 battery storage sites and 11 heat pumps. Of the 22 decided so far, 21 were approved. Most rooftop panels are permitted development, so the applications here are typically the larger or more sensitive schemes.

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5 Oct 2026 Valid 2026/1805/FPA

Main Line Industrial Estate - Units L and N Crooklands Road MILNTHORPE LA7 7LR

Upgrade to the buildings including addition of dispatch dock, link building, plant and machinery and PV panels

Full Application Westmorland And Furness
2 Oct 2026 Valid 2026/1906/HOU

Alston Cottage Storth to Beetham MILNTHORPE LA7 7AL

Re-roof existing dwelling with matching slate laid to diminishing courses with new rooflights, installation of inset solar panels, new bifold doors to...

Householder Westmorland And Furness
29 Sept 2026 Consultation Started 2026/1884/HOU

16 Ruskin Drive Kirkby Lonsdale CARNFORTH LA6 2DB

Roof lift of existing dwelling to create first floor, two storey rear extension, enlargement of front gable, installation of in-roof solar PV panels a...

Householder Westmorland And Furness
23 Sept 2026 Valid 2026/1590/FPA

The Old Chapel Kirkoswald PENRITH CA10 1EE

Repair and re-instate building as domestic garage, store and hobby/workshop through closure of an existing opening (west elevation middle window). Re-...

Full Application Westmorland And Furness
17 Sept 2026 Consultation Started 2026/1825/SCOPE

Lambrigg Wind Farm New Hutton KENDAL LA8 0AP

Request for a scoping opinion under the Town and Country Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 2017 for replacing the existing operat...

Scoping Opinion Westmorland And Furness
17 Sept 2026 Valid 2026/1730/FPA

Land at and to the West of Greenlands Equestrian Centre Wreay CARLISLE CA4 0PY

Cross boundary application for erection of a solar photovoltaic farm together with associated infrastructure and landscaping, on land within administr...

Full Application Westmorland And Furness
11 Sept 2026 Consultation Started 2026/1661/FPA

Old Register Office Friargate Penrith Cumbria CA11 7XR

Replacement of 1no acrylic fascia sign and 1no steel wall plaque. Addition of solar panels to the roof and removal of external door to East elevation.

Full Application Westmorland And Furness
7 Sept 2026 Officer Consideration 2026/1735/HOU

Briar Nook 13 Lune Close Kirkby Lonsdale CARNFORTH LA6 2DA

Full width rear dormer extension, front dormer extension and single storey double garage/domestic workshop to south west gable to replace existing sin...

Householder Westmorland And Furness
27 Aug 2026 Approved 1 Oct 2026/1700/PASOLAR

W M Morrison Queen Katherines Avenue Kendal LA9 6DU

Prior Notification under Schedule 2, Part 14, Class J for the installation of 297.5kw solar PV roof mounted system

Prior Approval - Solar Equipment Westmorland And Furness
27 Aug 2026 Officer Consideration 2026/1561/HOU

3 Kirkbie Green KENDAL LA9 7AJ

Installation of solar panels on the north-east and south-west roof elevations with storage batteries on an outside rear wall under a covered area

Householder Westmorland And Furness
24 Aug 2026 PENDING B18/2026/0306

Land between Abbey Road and Fairfield Lane, Barrow In Furness, LA13 9AH.

Construction and operation of a micro energy storage project.

Westmorland And Furness
21 Aug 2026 Officer Consideration 2026/1608/HOU

Sequoia Sunbrick Lane Baycliff ULVERSTON LA12 9RQ

Demolition of existing flat roof garage and garden store, erection of replacement pitched roof garage with solar panels. Erection of pitched roof entr...

Householder Westmorland And Furness
21 Aug 2026 Officer Consideration 2026/1543/FPA

Eccle Riggs Cottage Eccle Riggs Lane BROUGHTON-IN-FURNESS LA20 6BW

Installation of 18 ground mounted solar panels in garden

Full Application Westmorland And Furness
21 Aug 2026 Officer Consideration 2026/0792/FPA

Unit 4 - 12 Dalton Hall Business Centre Dalton Lane Burton-In-Kendal CARNFORTH LA6 1BL

Ground mount solar PV array

Full Application Westmorland And Furness
20 Aug 2026 Consultation Started 2026/1660/HOU

20 Netherend Road Penrith CA11 8PF

Erection of single storey side extension, and associated works to include creation of new access, installation of solar panels to South facing roof sl...

Householder Westmorland And Furness
24 Jul 2026 Officer Consideration 2026/1499/SCOPE

Leith Energy Storage Land Northeast of Plumpton

Scoping opinion request for battery energy storage scheme with associated infrastructure.

Scoping Opinion Westmorland And Furness
24 Jul 2026 Officer Consideration 2026/1181/FPA

Kendal Leisure Centre Burton Road KENDAL LA9 7HX

Installation of six air-source heat pumps, together with the erection of a building to house associated M&E plant and a new electricity sub-station. N...

Full Application Westmorland And Furness
22 Jul 2026 PENDING B18/2026/0312

South Side of Salthouse Road, Barrow in Furness, Cumbria, LA14 2BQ

Development and operation of a micro energy storage project.

Westmorland And Furness
17 Jul 2026 Decided 30 Sep 2026/1491/SCREEN

Land North of Whitbarrow Berrier End Berrier PENRITH CA11 0XA

EIA Screening opinion for a solar farm.

Screening Opinion Westmorland And Furness
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Frequently asked questions

Do you need planning permission for solar panels on a house?
Most rooftop solar PV is permitted development if it doesn't project above the highest part of the roof or more than 200mm from the surface. Conservation areas, listed buildings and World Heritage Sites usually require full planning permission or Listed Building Consent.
Do you need planning permission for an air-source heat pump?
In most cases an outdoor heat pump unit smaller than 1.5m³ (raised in 2025 from 0.6m³) and at least 1m from the boundary qualifies as permitted development. Listed buildings and conservation areas may need full permission.
How big can a solar farm be without planning permission?
Ground-mounted commercial solar farms above 50kW effectively always require full planning permission. Smaller rooftop installations on industrial or agricultural buildings can sometimes use prior-approval rights under Part 14 of the GPDO.
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