Faraday House Royal Arcade Market Street Kirkby Stephen CA17 4QN
Pending
2026/0778/FPA
Description
Change of use of first floor accommodation from commercial (class E) to residential (class C3).
Nearby new applications
Historical activity at this location
25 nearby applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
Within ~100m
Nearby activity
2025
With conditions
22A-22B Market Square Kirkby Stephen CA17 4QT
Removal of section of wall to enable replacement of dilapidated window with new door and…
2025
With conditions
22A-22B Market Square Kirkby Stephen CA17 4QT
Removal of section of wall to enable replacement of dilapidated window with new door and…
2025
With conditions
Building rear of 42 Market Street KIRKBY STEPHEN CA17 4QW
Change of use from storage (class B8) to motorcycle servicing/repairs and MOT garage (cla…
2025
With conditions
Building rear of 42 Market Street KIRKBY STEPHEN CA17 4QW
Change of use from storage (class B8) to motorcycle servicing/repairs and MOT garage (cla…
2025
Refused
Building Rear 42 Market Street Kirkby Stephen CA17 4QW
Change of use from storage (class B8) to vehicle servicing/repairs and MOT garage (class…
2025
Refused
Building Rear 42 Market Street Kirkby Stephen CA17 4QW
Change of use from storage (class B8) to vehicle servicing/repairs and MOT garage (class…
2025
Approved
Manor House Mellbecks KIRKBY STEPHEN CA17 4AB
S211 notification comprising; T1 Copper Beech in front garden to receive 20-percent upper…
2025
Approved
Manor House Mellbecks KIRKBY STEPHEN CA17 4AB
S211 notification comprising; T1 Copper Beech in front garden to receive 20-percent upper…
2025
With conditions
36 Market Square KIRKBY STEPHEN CA17 4QT
Listed Building Consent for the replacement of cement render and lintel repairs.
2025
With conditions
36 Market Square KIRKBY STEPHEN CA17 4QT
Listed Building Consent for the replacement of cement render and lintel repairs.
2025
With conditions
Upper Eden Visitor Centre Market Street Kirkby Stephen CA17 4QN
Change of roofing material from concrete interlocking tiles to natural slate, and alterat…
2025
With conditions
Upper Eden Visitor Centre Market Street Kirkby Stephen CA17 4QN
Change of roofing material from concrete interlocking tiles to natural slate, and alterat…
2024
With conditions
New Market Hall Market Street Kirkby Stephen CA17 4QN
Advertisement Consent for 1no illuminated fascia sign, 1no projecting sign, 2no ACM panel…
2024
With conditions
New Market Hall Market Street Kirkby Stephen CA17 4QN
Advertisement Consent for 1no illuminated fascia sign, 1no projecting sign, 2no ACM panel…
2024
Approved
The Grotto Market Street KIRKBY STEPHEN CA17 4QN
T1 Weeping Ash to fell and remove all arisings. The tree is in significant decline from A…
2024
Approved
The Grotto Market Street KIRKBY STEPHEN CA17 4QN
T1 Weeping Ash to fell and remove all arisings. The tree is in significant decline from A…
2024
Refused
Rear of 42 Market Street KIRKBY STEPHEN CA17 4QW
Change of use from storage (class B8) to vehicle servicing/repairs and MOT garage (class…
2024
Refused
Rear of 42 Market Street KIRKBY STEPHEN CA17 4QW
Change of use from storage (class B8) to vehicle servicing/repairs and MOT garage (class…
2024
With conditions
Upper Eden Visitor Centre Market Street Kirkby Stephen CA17 4QN
Replacement of timber windows with matching timber sliding sash windows.
2024
With conditions
Upper Eden Visitor Centre Market Street Kirkby Stephen CA17 4QN
Replacement of timber windows with matching timber sliding sash windows.
2016
With conditions
THE DENTAL PRACTICE, 25 MARKET SQUARE, KIRKBY STEPHEN, CA17 4QT
Listed building consent for exterior signage and interior remodelling and window display.
2016
With conditions
MITRE HOUSE, MARKET SQUARE, KIRKBY STEPHEN, CA17 4QT
Listed building consent for removal of existing dash to expose existing stone and repair…
2016
With conditions
MITRE HOUSE, MARKET SQUARE, KIRKBY STEPHEN, CA17 4QT
Listed building consent for removal of existing dash to expose existing stone and repair…
2016
With conditions
RIVER VIEW, MELLBECKS, KIRKBY STEPHEN, CA17 4AB
First floor kitchen extension.
2016
With conditions
RIVER VIEW, MELLBECKS, KIRKBY STEPHEN, CA17 4AB
First floor kitchen extension.
Westmorland and Furness
Planning Authority Score
2.8/10
Poor
#240 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Change of use
Westmorland and Furness is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #234 out of 292. 52% of applications have the time limit extended, above the 40% national average. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (92%) than the national average (90%).
Slower than most councils
for householder decisions
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application.
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Westmorland and Furness decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
92%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #90 of 292
92%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #161 of 292
51%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (64%) #234 of 292
52%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #239 of 292
85%
Minor dwellings approved
72 decided (1-9 homes)
100%
Major dwellings approved
21 decided (10+ homes)
86%
Change of use approved
132 decided
1,223
Total decisions
95 refused in 2025