Planning guidance | Westmorland and Furness Council

Permitted development rights

Permitted development (PD) rights allow certain types of building work and changes of use to be carried out without a full planning application.

Find a conservation area

Details of each conservation area in Westmorland and Furness, including character appraisals and boundary maps.

Article 4 Directions

Find out how Article 4 Directions affect development in conservation areas.

Lawful Development Certificates

A Lawful Development Certificate (LDC) confirms whether a proposed or existing use or development is lawful.

National and local planning validation requirements

National, local and minerals and waste planning validation requirements also Biodiversity Net Gain planning application guidance.

Planning application fees and costs

Find out how planning application fees work and how to find out what you need to pay.

Get advice before you apply

You can get advice on your proposal before submitting a planning application. Pre-application advice can help you understand what permission you may need and identify potential issues early.