Westcote House Banks Lane Appleby-in-westmorland CA16 6RA

Pending 2026/0447/TCA
Date received
2 Jun 2026
Date validated
2 Jun 2026
Postcode
CA16 6RA

Description

S211 Conservation Area tree works notification: T1 Willow - remove 2 stems and prune branches to create lasting clearance from the house. T3 Cherry - Prune Branches away from the neighbouring Building and shape remaining crown. G2 Plums - reduce to create clearance from the BT wire and removal of branches overhanging the property boundary. T2 Pear- reduce weigh of over extended lever arms on either side of the tree. G1 Spruce and Leylandii - Several spruce and leylandii to Prune away from the Property Boundary.

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
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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