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Kirkoswald planning approval rate

Kirkoswald ward in Westmorland and Furness has a 94.8% approval rate based on 270 planning decisions. Westmorland and Furness overall: 92.1%.

Last updated: September 2026

94.8%
ward approval rate
270
Decisions
256
Approved
14
Refused
92.1%
Westmorland and Furness average

Kirkoswald sits slightly above the Westmorland and Furness average, with a 2.7 point advantage. Planning outcomes here are generally favourable.

How Kirkoswald compares

Kirkoswald ward (270 decided)
94.8%
Westmorland and Furness overall (39,886 decided)
92.1%
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Recent decisions in Kirkoswald

No recent comparable residential decisions found for this ward specifically. Check the council-level data for a broader view.

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