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.
Start your search
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
- search for planning applications in the Lake District National Park
- find planning applications in the Yorkshire Dales National Park
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:
- find the application using the planning search tool relevant to the area
- 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