How many planning applications has Fylde Borough Council received?

Fylde Borough Council received 217 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 89%.

How long does Fylde Borough Council take to decide planning applications?

Fylde Borough Council takes an average of 83 days to decide planning applications. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for householder and minor applications, and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate for Fylde Borough Council?

Fylde Borough Council approves 89% of planning applications. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

How do I search Fylde Borough Council planning applications?

You can search Fylde Borough Council planning applications by postcode on Planning Signal. Enter any postcode in the Fylde Borough Council area to see all nearby applications, filter by type, and track decisions in real time.

How do I object to a planning application in Fylde Borough Council?

To object to a Fylde Borough Council planning application, you must submit your representation to Fylde Borough Council during the public consultation period — typically 21 days from the date the application was publicised. Planning Signal shows you the consultation deadline for each application and links directly to the Fylde Borough Council planning portal where objections can be submitted.

Can I appeal a Fylde Borough Council planning decision?

Yes. If Fylde Borough Council refuses your planning application, you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. 202 appeals were lodged against Fylde Borough Council decisions in the last 24 months, with a 34% success rate.

Fylde Borough Council Planning Applications

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Region: North West

About Fylde Borough Council

Fylde Borough Council, located in Lancashire, England, oversees a vibrant local government district known for its picturesque Fylde plain. The council's headquarters are situated in St Annes, and the borough encompasses the towns of Kirkham, Lytham, and Wesham, along with a variety of charming villages and rural landscapes. This diverse area presents numerous opportunities for planning applications, catering to both urban and rural development needs.

Council Planning Features

Planning Applications - Browse all applications submitted to Fylde Borough Council, filterable by status, type, and size
Planning Activity Summary - Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Fylde Borough Council
Keyword Scorecard - See how often applications in Fylde Borough Council mention key planning constraints like heritage, flood risk, and environmental concerns
Council Boundary Map - Interactive map showing the council boundary and application locations
Full Details - View complete application details, dates and decision status

Council Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £145,664 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Hyndburn
Parliamentary constituency: Hyndburn
LSOA: Hyndburn 008D

Crime Statistics

513 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 197
anti-social-behaviour: 70
public-order: 49
criminal-damage-arson: 39
shoplifting: 39
vehicle-crime: 35
other-theft: 32
burglary: 14
drugs: 11
possession-of-weapons: 9
other-crime: 9
robbery: 5
bicycle-theft: 2
theft-from-the-person: 2

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications in Fylde Borough Council.

Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)

Planning Activity Summary

Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Fylde Borough Council based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Towns and villages in Fylde Borough Council

744 towns and villages. Click any town to search for planning applications nearby.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings in the Fylde Borough Council area.

Monitoring Stations

9 flood monitoring stations near Fylde Borough Council.

Lomeshaye (Pendle Water)
Oxford Road (River Calder)
New Jumbles Rock (River Ribble)
Barden Lane (Pendle Water)
Thompson Park (River Brun)
Hardman Way (River Darwen)
Dryden Street (Shaw Brook Tributary)
Rawtenstall (Limey Water)
Harrison Street (River Blakewater)

A brief summary of Fylde Borough Council

The average property sale price in the Fylde Borough Council area is £145,664, based on 50 recent transactions.

The Fylde Borough Council area recorded 513 crimes in the most recent reporting period. Prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.

Conservation Areas

There is 1 designated conservation area within the Fylde Borough Council area. Planning applications within or near these areas are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve architectural and historic character. Permitted development rights may be restricted.

Conservation areas include: No data available for publication by HE.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The Fylde Borough Council area includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

The council area encompasses 744 towns and villages, including Accrington, Adlington, Bacup, Bamber Bridge, Barnoldswick and Barrowford. Planning applications across these communities can be searched using the postcode search above.

Search Fylde Borough Council Planning Applications

Planning Signal provides a free, fast planning search for Fylde Borough Council. Use the postcode search above to find planning applications near any address in the Fylde Borough Council area. Unlike the official Fylde Borough Council planning portal, Planning Signal lets you save searches, watch individual applications, and receive email alerts when decisions are made or new applications are submitted nearby.

Whether you're a resident checking Fylde Borough Council planning applications near your home, a homeowner tracking your own application, or a property professional monitoring the local market, Planning Signal gives you the tools to stay informed about planning and development across Fylde Borough Council.

Planning Activity

In the last 24 months, 217 planning applications Fylde Borough Council received. Of these, 89% were approved, with an average decision time of 83 days.

This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment in Fylde Borough Council.

The average decision period of 83 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types in Fylde Borough Council were full planning applications (111), discharge of conditions (24), outline applications (19). Full planning applications account for 51% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 4 medium-scale applications, 211 smaller schemes were submitted.

202 planning appeals were lodged against Fylde Borough Council decisions, of which 61 were allowed and 121 were dismissed (34% success rate).

Application Outcomes

Approved: 123 applications
Refused: 5 applications
Withdrawn: 10 applications
Awaiting decision: 79 applications

Related Planning Guides

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