Planning application forms

Planning application fees

Planning application fees are set by Central Government.

Apply online for planning permission

Planning service changes due the Coronavirus (COVID-19)

With the closure of our Mansion House offices in Penrith due to the outbreak of Coronavirus (COVID-19), Planning officers are working from home.

So as not to cause any delays, please submit all new planning applications online or by email. Applications and letters sent through the postal system may result in delay.

Applying on the Planning Portal

The Planning Portal's charge for submitting planning applications online that require a fee is £26.83 + VAT. 

We do not operate the Planning Portal website.

Go to applications on the Planning Portal.

Applying to Development Management

Alternatively, you can use one of the forms below and email your planning application to Planning2@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk.

Where possible, please pay for your planning application by debit/credit card. There may be a delay if you pay for your planning application by cheque.

Download a planning application form

We only need one copy of your application form and the accompanying documents.

Each planning application form has guidance notes with the necessary information required to accompany each application type. These requirements are in line with National and Local planning checklists. We last reviewed our local list in September 2016.

Application for a non-material amendment following a grant of planning permission

• Application for a non-material amendment following a grant of planning permission (PDF: 256Kb / 4 pages)

• Guidance for application for non-material amendment following a grant of planning permission (PDF: 17Kb / 1 page). Local list last updated 30/01/2017.

Application to modify or discharge a planning obligation agreed under S106 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990

Application to modify or discharge a planning obligation agreed under S106 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (PDF: 160Kb / 3 pages)

Approval of details reserved by condition

• Approval of details reserved by condition (PDF: 423Kb / 3 pages)

• Guidance for application for approval of details reserved by condition (PDF: 102Kb / 1 page). Local list last updated 30/01/2017.

Approval of reserved matters following outline approval

• Approval of reserved matters following outline approval (PDF: 424Kb / 4 pages)

• Guidance for applications for approval of reserved matters following outline approval (PDF: 243Kb / 17 pages). Local list last updated 30/01/2017.

Consent to display an advertisement

• Consent to display an advertisement(s) (PDF: 431Kb / 4 pages)

• Guidance for application for consent to display an advertisement (PDF: 128Kb / 2 pages). Local list last updated 30/01/2017.

Demolition of an unlisted building in a conservation area

• Demolition of an unlisted building in a conservation area (PDF: 428Kb / 4 pages)

• Guidance for applications for demolition of an unlisted building within a conservation area (PDF: 250Kb / 8 pages). Local list last updated 30/01/2017.

Hedgerow removal notice

• Hedgerow removal notice (PDF: 422Kb / 3 pages)

• Guidance for applications for a hedgerow removal notice (PDF: 104Kb / 1 page). Local list last updated 30/01/2017.

Householder application for planning permission for works or extension to a dwelling

• Householder application for planning permission for works or extension to a dwelling (PDF: 433Kb / 6 pages)

• Guidance for application for works or extension to a dwelling (PDF: 330Kb / 10 pages). Local list last updated 30/01/2017.

Lawful development certificate for a proposed use or development

• Lawful development certificate for a proposed use or development (PDF: 426Kb / 4 pages)

• Guidance for applications for lawful development certificate for a proposed use or development (PDF: 127Kb / 2 pages). Local list last updated 30/01/2017.

Lawful development certificate for an existing use, or operation or activity, including those in breach of a planning condition

• Lawful development certificate for an existing use or operation or activity including those in breach of a planning condition (PDF: 441Kb / 5 pages)

• Guidance for applications for lawful development certificate of existing use or development including those in breach of a planning condition (PDF: 127Kb / 2 pages). Local list last updated 30/01/2017.

Listed building consent for alterations, extension, or demolition of a listed building

• Listed building consent for alterations, extension or demolition of a listed building (PDF: 436Kb / 6 pages)

• Request a paper copy of listed building consent for alterations, extension or demolition of a listed building form

• Guidance for applications for listed building consent (PDF: 134Kb / 8 pages). Local list last updated 30/01/2017.

Outline planning permission with all matters reserved

• Outline planning permission with all matters reserved (PDF: 462Kb / 8 pages)

• Guidance for applications for outline planning permission with all matters reserved (PDF: 207Kb / 16 pages). Local list last updated 30/01/2017.

Outline planning permission with some matters reserved

• Outline planning permission with some matters reserved (PDF: 473Kb / 10 pages)

• Guidance for applications for outline planning permission with some matters reserved (PDF: 279Kb / 17 pages). Local list last updated 30/01/2017.

Planning permission

• Planning permission (PDF: 469Kb / 10 pages)

• Request a paper copy of the planning permission form

• Guidance for applications for full planning permission (PDF: 211Kb/ 17 pages). Local list last updated 30/01/2017.

Prior notification of agricultural or forestry development

Prior notification of agricultural or forestry development - excavation waste material (PDF: 422Kb / 3 pages).

Prior notification of agricultural or forestry development - proposed building

When completing the Prior Notification forms below, please take note of the definitions provided in the guidance notes for question 5.

• Prior notification of agricultural or forestry development - proposed building (PDF: 423Kb / 3 pages)

• Guidance for applications for prior notification of agricultural or forestry development - proposed building (PDF: 19Kb / 1 page). Local list last updated 30/01/2017.

Prior notification of agricultural or forestry development - proposed fish tank (cage)

• Prior notification of agricultural or forestry development proposed fish tank (cage) (PDF: 422Kb / 3 pages)

• Guidance for applications for prior notification of agricultural or forestry development proposed fish tank or cage (PDF: 32Kb / 1 page). Local list last updated 30/01/2017.

Prior notification of agricultural or forestry development - proposed road

• Prior notification of agricultural or forestry development proposed road (PDF: 422Kb / 3 pages)

• Guidance for applications for prior notification of agricultural or forestry development proposed road (PDF: 19Kb / 1 page). Local list last updated 30/01/2017.

Prior notification of proposed demolition

• Prior notification of proposed demolition (PDF: 424Kb / 3 pages)

• Guidance for applications for prior notification proposed demolition (PDF: 32Kb / 3 pages). Local list last updated 30/01/2017.

Prior notification of proposed development by telecommunications code system operators

• Prior notification of proposed development by telecommunications code system operators (PDF: 422Kb / 3 pages)

• Guidance for applications for prior notification of proposed development by telecommunications code system operators (PDF: 251Kb / 10 pages). Local list last updated 30/01/2017.

Notification for Prior Approval for a Proposed Larger Home Extension

• Notification for Prior Approval for a Proposed Larger Home Extension (PDF: 234.4Kb / 4 pages) - available on request.

• Guidance for Notification for Prior Approval for a Proposed Larger Home Extension (PDF: 48Kb / 1 page). Local list last updated 25/10/2018.

Removal or variation of a condition following grant of planning permission

• Removal or variation of a condition following grant of planning permission (PDF: 428Kb / 5 pages)

• Guidance for applications for removal or variation of condition (PDF: 21Kb / 2 pages). Local list last updated 30/01/2017.

Tree work application form (for trees covered by a Tree Preservation Order, or in a conservation area)

• Tree Work Application Form (for trees covered by a Tree Preservation Order or in a Conservation Area) - (PDF: 466Kb / 4 pages)

• Guidance for applications for tree works application (PDF: 17Kb / 1 page). Local list last updated 30/01/2017.

Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed: Installation, Alteration or Replacement of other Solar Photovoltaics (PV) equipment on the Roofs of Nondomestic Buildings.

Available on request.