Banks, Lancashire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Banks, Lancashire.
Lancashire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Banks are administered by Blackburn With Darwen Borough Council. View the full Blackburn With Darwen Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Banks
Banks is a coastal village located in the North Meols civil parish within the West Lancashire district of England, positioned four miles northeast of Southport town centre and south of the Ribble estuary. With a population of approximately 4,430 as of 2021, it falls under the Southport parliamentary constituency, making it a notable area for planning applications and local development considerations.
Population: 4,430
District: North Meols
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £227,720 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Sefton
- Parliamentary constituency: Southport
- LSOA: Sefton 002E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Banks.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Banks.
- 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 Banks based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
12 planning applications found near Banks.
- - Land Off Greaves Hall Avenue Banks Lancashire
Please refer to enclosed Arboricultural Reports - Trees within this application are noted as recommendation for felling. Additionally - Trees located within the rear gardens of Plots 60/61 including T
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: West Lancashire | Date: 2026-06-19
View full details - - Land To The West Of Todds Lane Banks Lancashire
Approval of details reserved by condition no's 4 of planning permission 2019/0371/OUT relating to Drainage.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: West Lancashire | Date: 2026-05-28
View full details - 2026/0413/FUL - 12 Hesketh Avenue Banks Southport Lancashire PR9 8BH
Proposed single-storey rear extension following demolition of conservatory, to form new bedroom, wetroom and living room for disabled occupant.
Status: Undecided | Council: West Lancashire | Date: 2026-05-14 - - 39 Sherbrook Drive Banks Southport Lancashire PR9 8SP
Application for determination as to whether prior approval of details is required - extension of dwellinghouse. Extension extends beyond the rear wall of the original dwellinghouse by 4.75m. Maximum h
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: West Lancashire | Date: 2026-05-06
View full details - 2026/0380/PNH - 39 Sherbrook Drive Banks Southport Lancashire PR9 8SP
Application for determination as to whether prior approval of details is required - extension of dwellinghouse. Extension extends beyond the rear wall of the original dwellinghouse by 4.75m. Maximu...
Status: Undecided | Council: West Lancashire | Date: 2026-05-06 - - 14 Maesbrook Close Banks Southport Lancashire PR9 8FF
Proposal to fell two sycamore trees at the rear of the property
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: West Lancashire | Date: 2026-04-27
View full details - - 12 Maesbrook Close Banks Southport Lancashire PR9 8FF
The trees to the side/rear of my property were inspected late last year by Russell Critchley and Brian Dean. They agreed to remove five trees that were dead. In addition I requested the removed of a S
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: West Lancashire | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - 12 Hesketh Avenue Banks Southport Lancashire PR9 8BH
Proposed single story rear extension and alterations to conservatory building to form new bedroom and wetroom accommodation for disabled occupant.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Lancashire | Date: 2025-10-06
View full details - - Aveling Drive Banks Lancashire
Deadwood- Prune Back, Crown Lift, Remove limbs
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: West Lancashire | Date: 2025-05-15
View full details - - Woodland Maesbrook Close Banks Lancashire
Fell 65 Trees (mix of beech and sycamore) and ready site for replanting
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: West Lancashire | Date: 2025-02-26
View full details - - The Village Nursing Home 41 - 43 Church Road Banks Southport Lancashire PR9 8ET
Approval of details reserved by conditon no's 4,5,6 &8 of planning permission 2024/0258/FUL relating to SUDs, Bird Boxes, Biodiversity Enhancement plan and Hedgehog highways.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: West Lancashire | Date: 2024-07-19
View full details - - 22 Abington Drive Banks Southport Lancashire PR9 8FL
Certificate of Lawfulness - Proposed single storey rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: West Lancashire | Date: 2023-12-11
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A brief summary of Banks in Lancashire
Banks is a coastal village located in the North Meols civil parish within the West Lancashire district of England, positioned four miles northeast of Southport town centre and south of the Ribble estuary. With a population of approximately 4,430 as of 2021, it falls under the Southport parliamentary constituency, making it a notable area for planning applications and local development considerations. The settlement has a population of approximately 4,430. It sits within the North Meols district.
Property prices in Banks show an average sale price of £227,720, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Banks a particularly low-crime area.
Banks has one conservation area within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE. Planning applications within or near this conservation area are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Banks planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
Planning Activity in Banks
In the last 24 months, 21 planning applications were submitted near Banks. Of these, 60% were approved, with an average decision time of 54 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Banks.
The average decision time of 54 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Banks were full planning applications (6), tree works (5), outline applications (3). Full planning applications account for 29% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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