Barrow Nook, Lancashire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Barrow Nook, Lancashire.
Lancashire · England · settlement
About Barrow Nook
Barrow Nook is a quaint rural hamlet located on the outskirts of Bickerstaffe in Lancashire, England. Its small size and pastoral setting may offer unique opportunities for planning applications, particularly for residential or agricultural developments in this serene countryside location.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £382,800 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: West Lancashire
- Parliamentary constituency: West Lancashire
- LSOA: West Lancashire 006C
Crime Statistics
2 crimes reported in 2026-03.
Crime Breakdown
- anti-social-behaviour: 1
- vehicle-crime: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Barrow Nook.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Barrow Nook.
- 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 Barrow Nook based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Barrow Nook.
- - 6 Moss Lane Bickerstaffe Ormskirk Lancashire L39 0EX
Demolish existing garage modify existing hardstanding - Proposed Single storey front extension -2 storey side extension and single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Lancashire | Date: 2026-03-20
View full details - - Moss Side Farm Sineacre Lane Bickerstaffe Ormskirk Lancashire L39 0HR
Certificate of Lawfulness - existing use of caravan storage on the application site.
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: West Lancashire | Date: 2025-04-28
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A brief summary of Barrow Nook in Lancashire
Barrow Nook is a quaint rural hamlet located on the outskirts of Bickerstaffe in Lancashire, England. Its small size and pastoral setting may offer unique opportunities for planning applications, particularly for residential or agricultural developments in this serene countryside location.
Property prices in Barrow Nook show an average sale price of £382,800, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
Neighbourhood safety in Barrow Nook is generally good, with just 2 crimes reported in the most recent period.
Barrow Nook 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Barrow Nook 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Barrow Nook 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 Barrow Nook
In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Barrow Nook. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 55 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 Barrow Nook.
The average decision time of 55 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Barrow Nook were full planning applications (1), outline applications (1), amendments (1). Full planning applications account for 33% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Nearby Towns
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.