Planning application forms
Planning application fees
Planning application fees are set by Central Government.
National and local planning validation requirements
National local and minerals and waste validation guidance and requirements for Westmorland and Furness.
Apply online for planning permission
Planning service changes due the Coronavirus (COVID-19)
With the closure of our Mansion House offices in Penrith due to the outbreak of Coronavirus (COVID-19), Planning officers are working from home.
So as not to cause any delays, please submit all new planning applications online or by email. Applications and letters sent through the postal system may result in delay.
Applying on the Planning Portal
The Planning Portal's charge for submitting planning applications online that require a fee is £53.33 (+VAT)
We do not operate the Planning Portal website.
Go to applications on the Planning Portal.
Applying to Development Management
Alternatively, you can use one of the forms below and email your planning application to Planning2@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk.
Where possible, please pay for your planning application by debit/credit card. There may be a delay if you pay for your planning application by cheque.
Download a planning application form
We only need one copy of your application form and the accompanying documents.
Each planning application form has guidance notes with the necessary information required to accompany each application type. These requirements are in line with National and Local planning checklists. We last reviewed our local list in September 2016.
Application for a non-material amendment following a grant of planning permission
Application to modify or discharge a planning obligation agreed under S106 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990
Approval of details reserved by condition
Approval of reserved matters following outline approval
Consent to display an advertisement
Demolition of an unlisted building in a conservation area
Hedgerow removal notice
Householder application for planning permission for works or extension to a dwelling
Lawful development certificate for a proposed use or development
Lawful development certificate for an existing use, or operation or activity, including those in breach of a planning condition
Listed building consent for alterations, extension, or demolition of a listed building
Outline planning permission with all matters reserved
Outline planning permission with some matters reserved
Planning permission
Prior notification of agricultural or forestry development
Prior notification of agricultural or forestry development - proposed building
When completing the Prior Notification forms below, please take note of the definitions provided in the guidance notes for question 5.
Prior notification of agricultural or forestry development - proposed fish tank (cage)
Prior notification of agricultural or forestry development - proposed road
Prior notification of proposed demolition
Prior notification of proposed development by telecommunications code system operators
Notification for Prior Approval for a Proposed Larger Home Extension
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Notification for Prior Approval for a Proposed Larger Home Extension (PDF: 234.4Kb / 4 pages) - available on request.
Removal or variation of a condition following grant of planning permission
Tree work application form (for trees covered by a Tree Preservation Order, or in a conservation area)
Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed: Installation, Alteration or Replacement of other Solar Photovoltaics (PV) equipment on the Roofs of Nondomestic Buildings.
Available on request.