Side extension planning approval in Westmorland and Furness
Based on decisions in the last 5 years, as of 18 Jun 2026.
Of 59 side extension planning applications decided by Westmorland and Furness in the last 5 years, 88% were approved. This is the council's track record for this kind of work. It is a useful gauge before you apply, not a guarantee for any one application.
Other work in Westmorland and Furness
- Extension : 93% approved (242 decided)
- Tree work : 99% approved (211 decided)
- Listed building / conservation : 95% approved (182 decided)
- Rear extension : 92% approved (100 decided)
- Change of use : 86% approved (90 decided)
- Porch : 100% approved (51 decided)
- Demolition : 94% approved (51 decided)
- Boundary wall / fence / gates : 93% approved (45 decided)
Method
Approval rate = approved ÷ (approved + refused) over the public planning decisions we hold for Westmorland and Furness, matched to a type of work from the application description. We lead with the last few years so the figure reflects how Westmorland and Furness decides today, with the longer record as context. A rate is only shown once there are enough decided applications for it to be reliable. We publish aggregate figures only, never an individual application or applicant name. Read the full method and limits.