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29 in the last 90 days15 in the last 3013 in the last 1483% approveddecisions typically take 100 days

Source: Lancashire County Council planning register · updated daily

Showing 1 to 5 of 34 · received or decided in the last 90 days

Enterprise Business Park, Sustainability Way, Leyland, PR26 6TB
Variation of condition 4 of permission 07/06/0821 to permit the receipt and removal of waste/recyclable material during the following hours: 06:00 to 20:00 hours Monday to Saturday (except Public Holidays); and 09:30 to 17:00 hours on Sundays and Public Holidays.
PendingReceived 21 Oct 2026LCC/2026/0038
Land to the North of the A584/ Preston New Road (Freckleton Pumping Station) Freckleton, PR4 1UA
Full planning application for the change of use of land for the extension of Freckleton Pumping Station to allow for the installation of an above ground tank, security fencing and associated infrastructure
PendingReceived 20 Oct 2026LCC/2026/0037
Cuerden Strategic Site, East of Stanfield Lane, Lostock Lane, Lostock Hall, PR5 5XQ
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 16 (Tree Protection Plan) of planning permission LCC/2022/0044
PendingReceived 20 Oct 2026LCC/2022/0044/12
Acorns Primary School, Blackpool Road, Preston, PR1 6AU
Compliance with condition 6 of planning permission LCC/2026/0020 - Landscaping
PendingReceived 19 Oct 2026LCC/2026/0020/2
Waddington and Spring Gardens - situated south west of Waddington village
The installation of a new sewer pipeline, the installation of new wastewater treatment infrastructure at Waddington Wastewater Treatment Works and associated works
PendingReceived 19 Oct 2026SCR/2026/0012

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Frequently asked questions

How many planning applications has Lancashire County Council received?

Lancashire County Council received 85 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 83%.

How long does Lancashire County Council take to decide applications?

Lancashire County Council takes an average of 100 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 Lancashire County Council?

Lancashire County Council approves 83% of planning applications, against 87% nationally.

How do I object to a planning application in Lancashire County Council?

Submit your representation to Lancashire County Council during the public consultation period, typically 21 days from when the application was publicised. Planning Signal shows the consultation deadline for each application and links directly to the Lancashire County Council planning portal.

Can I appeal a Lancashire County Council planning decision?

Yes. If Lancashire County Council refuses your application, you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. 484 appeals were lodged against Lancashire County Council decisions in the last 24 months, with a 34% success rate.

Planning data sourced from Lancashire County Council planning portal · Statistics based on the last 24 months

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Track every planning application and planning permission decision in the Lancashire County Council area. View live status, browse proposals by postcode, and get free email alerts for new developments. Updated daily from the council planning portal.

Lancashire County Council serves as the upper-tier local authority for the non-metropolitan county of Lancashire, England, which is distinct from the larger ceremonial county that includes Blackburn with Darwen and Blackpool. Based in County Hall, Preston, the council comprises 84 councillors and is part of the Lancashire Combined County Authority, playing a pivotal role in local governance and planning applications within the area. The council was established in 1 April 1889, reformed 1 April 1974. The council is currently led by Stephen Atkinson (Reform UK), who has held the position since 22 May 2025. Mark Wynn serves as Chief Executive since 1 August 2024. The council comprises 84 councillors serving 4 years terms, with the most recent election held on 1 May 2025.

The council area encompasses 744 towns and villages, including Accrington, Adlington, Bacup, Bamber Bridge, Barnoldswick and Barrowford. Use the planning application search above to find proposals across these communities by postcode.

In the last 24 months, Lancashire County Council received 85 planning applications. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 100 days.

The most common types were discharge of conditions (22), amendments (7), outline applications (4). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

484 planning appeals were lodged against Lancashire County Council decisions, of which 136 were allowed and 260 were dismissed (34% success rate).

Residents and developers can search all planning permission and permitted development applications for Lancashire County Council above. To comment or object to a live application, visit the Lancashire County Council planning portal directly. Planning Signal links to the original submission for every application listed.