Search for a planning application

How to search our planning register and track progress of planning applications.

You can use our online services to view planning applications. 

You can:

  • find a planning application 
  • view plans and supporting documents (if available)
  • track an application's progress 
  • comment on an application, where comments are open 
  • find older (archived) planning records 

If you already know the application reference number, go straight to your area's search service.

Planning records are held on different systems depending on where the site is located. 

Choose your area

Different parts of Westmorland and Furness use different systems.

You must use the correct service, depending on where the site is located.

Barrow area

Use the Planning Hub to search for applications in Barrow

The Planning Hub for Barrow only displays applications from the last seven years.

You can also view our map for planning constraints and other mapping information for the Barrow area.

View planning information on our map for the Barrow area

Eden and South Lakeland areas

Search the planning register to find applications for Eden and South Lakeland

The planning register for Eden and South Lakeland shows applications from 1988 onwards.

We've also published a planning map for the Eden and South Lakeland areas. 

Search for planning applications using our map for Eden and South Lakeland

You may see a message for 'welcome to My South Lakeland'. However, this map also covers the Eden area. 

National Park areas

If the site is in a National Park, you must use the relevant National Park Authority, rather than us

Minerals and waste applications

Planning applications for waste and minerals are managed separately. 

You can search for minerals and waste planning applications in Cumbria.

Comment on a planning application

You must submit your comments in writing. 

We cannot accept comments made by telephone. 

To comment online: 

  1. find the application using the planning search tool relevant to the area
  2. select the option to leave a comment

You can also submit comments by email or post. 

Before you comment, read our guidance on how to comment on a planning application.

Weekly lists of applications and decisions

We publish weekly lists showing: 

  • new planning applications received
  • planning decisions made 

View our weekly lists of planning applications

If you cannot find an application

Applications may not appear straight away.

New applications will only show once they have been validated. This means we have checked that all required information has been submitted.

If you cannot find an application:

  • check you're searching in the correct system 
  • try searching by reference number, postcode or address 
  • try using the map to search by location 

Archived planning records

Some older applications may not be available online or may not include full documents.

If you have a reference number

Send the reference number to us by email. 

We'll provide copies where available. This is free unless you request printed copies.

If you do not have a reference number

Contact us with as much detail as possible, such as:

  • the site address or nearest address 
  • the postcode (if known)
  • a description or location plan 
  • approximate dates 

We'll search the archives and provide what we can. We charge a fee for this service.

Archive search fees

The following fees apply for our archive search service: 

  • £44 for applications relating to individual dwellings
  • £87 for most commercial or large developments
  • a pre-agreed fee may apply for very complex sites

You may have to pay extra for printed copies.

Contact us

Email: planning4@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk 
Address: Planning Services, South Lakeland House, Lowther Street, Kendal, LA9 4DQ
Telephone: 0300 373 3300