Hesket and Lazonby planning approval rate
Hesket and Lazonby ward in Westmorland and Furness has a 96.5% approval rate based on 257 planning decisions. Westmorland and Furness overall: 92.1%.
Last updated: September 2026
96.5%
ward approval rate
257
Decisions
248
Approved
9
Refused
92.1%
Westmorland and Furness average
Hesket and Lazonby sits slightly above the Westmorland and Furness average, with a 4.4 point advantage. Planning outcomes here are generally favourable.
How Hesket and Lazonby compares
Hesket and Lazonby ward
96.5%
Westmorland and Furness overall
92.1%
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Recent decisions in Hesket and Lazonby
Erection of two agricultural buildings. · 2026-07-07
Extension and alterations to bungalow including refurbishment works. · 2026-07-06
Demolition of existing dwelling and erection of a replacement self-build dwellin · 2026-06-29
Retention of outbuilding and conversion to annexe (part retrospective) · 2026-06-08
Change of use of existing educational building to Class E(d) indoor sport, recre · 2026-06-04
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