Skelgill Rigg Alston CA9 3LD
Pending
2026/0944/HOU
Description
Remodelling of existing lean-to workshop to form new garage and workshop and associated alterations to include new sewage treatment plant.
Historical activity at this location
6 nearby applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
Within ~100m
Nearby activity
2022
LAMBSGATE FARM, ALSTON, CA9 3LD
Extension to previously approved campsite for 4no camping pods and 4no camping pitches, t…
2022
LAMBSGATE FARM, ALSTON, CA9 3LD
Extension to previously approved campsite for 4no camping pods and 4no camping pitches, t…
2022
With conditions
PARKERS HOUSE, ALSTON, CA9 3LD
Removal of existing porch and stables/storage building and erection of a single storey si…
2019
With conditions
LAMBSGATE FARM, ALSTON, CA9 3LD
Change of use of agricultural land to campsite with WC facilities.
2019
With conditions
LAMBSGATE FARM, ALSTON, CA9 3LD
Change of use of agricultural land to campsite with WC facilities.
2019
With conditions
LAMBSGATE FARM, ALSTON, CA9 3LD
Replacement of existing agricultural building with General Purpose agricultural building
Westmorland and Furness
Planning Authority Score
2.8/10
Poor
#240 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions
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