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Planning applications and decisions

Last year we received more than 900 planning applications, of which 93% were approved either under delegated powers (see Scheme of Delegation (Word Doc) or by the Development Control Committee. Our Development Control Committee meets each month to consider planning applications and enforcement issues and other matters relating to the Town and Country Planning Acts.

Recent applications that have been decided can be viewed on the weekly list of planning applications, linked below, by selecting the ‘applications determined’ link.

For older applications, use the planning application search tool, linked below, to find out details, whether permission was granted, and any conditions on a planning permission or reasons for refusal.

Planning application tools

Planning Portal

The UK’s national platform for submitting planning applications and planning guidance

Planning application search

Our planning portal to navigate planning applications submitted to the LDNPA.

Weekly list of planning applications

Recent planning applications submitted to the LDNPA.

Planning application webmap

Map containing all planning and tree work applications submitted to the LDNPA.

Planning permissions with occupancy restrictions

Map containing permissions granted subject to conditions restricting occupancy.

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How to comment on a planning application

Find out how to comment on a planning application submitted to the Lake District National Park Authority and what happens to comments we receive.

Commenting on applications
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How to apply for a planning application

Understand how to apply for planning permission and the types of permission available. Find validation checklists and forms, and guides.

Application guide

Planning appeals

Information about planning appeals in the Lake District National Park, including how they are determined, viewing documents and making an appeal.

Planning appeals