Penrith South planning approval rate
Penrith South ward in Westmorland and Furness has a 97.7% approval rate based on 351 planning decisions. Westmorland and Furness overall: 92.7%.
Last updated: August 2026
97.7%
ward approval rate
351
Decisions
343
Approved
8
Refused
92.7%
Westmorland and Furness average
Penrith South sits slightly above the Westmorland and Furness average, with a 5.0 point advantage. Planning outcomes here are generally favourable.
How Penrith South compares
Penrith South ward
97.7%
Westmorland and Furness overall
92.7%
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Recent decisions in Penrith South
Alterations to shop front. · 2026-06-03
Listed Building Consent for alterations to shop front. · 2026-06-03
Change of use of hostel (Sui Generis) to a residential home (class C3b) for up t · 2026-04-09
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