Upper Kent planning approval rate
Upper Kent ward in Westmorland and Furness has a 91.8% approval rate based on 61 planning decisions. Westmorland and Furness overall: 92.1%.
Last updated: September 2026
91.8%
ward approval rate
61
Decisions
56
Approved
5
Refused
92.1%
Westmorland and Furness average
Upper Kent is broadly in line with the Westmorland and Furness average, neither notably strict nor notably permissive.
How Upper Kent compares
Upper Kent ward
91.8%
Westmorland and Furness overall
92.1%
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Recent decisions in Upper Kent
Listed Building Consent for internal alterations including replacing two east el · 2026-07-07
Siting of a single storey 6m x 3m pre-manufactured timber framed outdoor classro · 2026-05-28
Permission in principle application for up to eight dwellings · 2026-04-30
Lawful Development Certificate for the proposed replacement of an existing side · 2026-04-08
What gets approved near your property?
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✓ Your 10 nearest comparable planning decisions
✓ Appeal success rates
✓ PDF report to share with your architect
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