Kirkby Stephen planning approval rate
Kirkby Stephen ward in Westmorland and Furness has a 94.8% approval rate based on 458 planning decisions. Westmorland and Furness overall: 92.7%.
Last updated: August 2026
94.8%
ward approval rate
458
Decisions
434
Approved
24
Refused
92.7%
Westmorland and Furness average
Kirkby Stephen sits slightly above the Westmorland and Furness average, with a 2.1 point advantage. Planning outcomes here are generally favourable.
How Kirkby Stephen compares
Kirkby Stephen ward
94.8%
Westmorland and Furness overall
92.7%
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Recent decisions in Kirkby Stephen
No recent comparable residential decisions found for this ward specifically. Check the council-level data for a broader view.
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