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House prices in Wyre Borough Council: average £193,650, +4.7% over 12 months (UK House Price Index, July 2026)

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Frequently asked questions

How many planning applications has Wyre Borough Council received?
Wyre Borough Council received 994 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 81%.
How long does Wyre Borough Council take to decide applications?
Wyre Borough Council takes an average of 67 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 Wyre Borough Council?
Wyre Borough Council approves 81% of planning applications, against 87% nationally.
How do I object to a planning application in Wyre Borough Council?
Submit your representation to Wyre Borough 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 Wyre Borough Council planning portal.
Can I appeal a Wyre Borough Council planning decision?
Yes. If Wyre Borough Council refuses your application, you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. 463 appeals were lodged against Wyre Borough Council decisions in the last 24 months, with a 33% success rate.

Planning data sourced from Wyre Borough Council planning portal · Statistics based on the last 24 months

About Wyre Borough Council Planning Authority

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

Wyre Borough Council, located on the picturesque Lancashire coast, encompasses the towns of Cleveleys, Fleetwood, Garstang, Preesall, and Thornton, as well as several villages and rural areas. With its council based in Poulton-le-Fylde, the borough features urban areas that contribute to the larger Blackpool urban zone. Notably, the eastern section includes parts of the Forest of Bowland, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, making it an appealing location for planning applications that aim to balance development with natural preservation.

The council area encompasses 64 towns and villages, including Cleveleys, Fleetwood, Poulton-Le-Fylde and Thornton. Use the planning application search above to find proposals across these communities by postcode.

In the last 24 months, Wyre Borough Council received 994 planning applications. Of these, 81% were approved, with an average decision time of 67 days.

The most common types were outline applications (78), discharge of conditions (60), full planning applications (44). 16 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

463 planning appeals were lodged against Wyre Borough Council decisions, of which 135 were allowed and 269 were dismissed (33% success rate).

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