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: 92.1%.
Last updated: October 2026
Kirkby Stephen sits slightly above the Westmorland and Furness average, with a 2.7 point advantage. Planning outcomes here are generally favourable.
How Kirkby Stephen compares
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Recent decisions in Kirkby Stephen
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