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Planning in Banks

Approved
85%
17 of 20 decided
Decision time
about 14 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Banks in the last 24 months, from West Lancashire Borough Council's planning register.

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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. The settlement has a population of approximately 4,430. It sits within the North Meols district.

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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Banks, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 28 planning applications were submitted near Banks. Of these, 85% were approved, with an average decision time of 99 days.

The most common types were tree works (5), full planning applications (4), outline applications (3).

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Banks?
In the last 24 months, 28 planning applications were submitted near Banks. The approval rate is 85%.
How long do planning decisions take near Banks?
The average planning decision time near Banks is 99 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate near Banks?
The planning approval rate near Banks is 85%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Banks?
The most common type of planning application near Banks is tree works applications, with 5 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Banks?
You can search and track planning applications near Banks on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.