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Planning in Bescar

Approved
74%
17 of 21 decided
Decision time
about 10 weeks
on average

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

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About Bescar

Bescar is a settlement located in Lancashire, England.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Bescar a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Bescar 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 Bescar, 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, 35 planning applications were submitted near Bescar. Of these, 74% were approved, with an average decision time of 70 days.

The most common types were tree works (10), outline applications (6), full planning applications (4).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Bescar?
In the last 24 months, 35 planning applications were submitted near Bescar. The approval rate is 74%.
How long do planning decisions take near Bescar?
The average planning decision time near Bescar is 70 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 Bescar?
The planning approval rate near Bescar is 74%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Bescar?
The most common type of planning application near Bescar is tree works applications, with 10 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Bescar?
You can search and track planning applications near Bescar on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.