Bilsborrow, Lancashire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Bilsborrow, Lancashire.
Lancashire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Bilsborrow 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 Bilsborrow
Bilsborrow is a village located within the parish of Myerscough and Bilsborrow in the Wyre district of Lancashire, England. With a population of 632 recorded in the 2011 census, the village is situated along the A6 road and adjacent to the Lancaster Canal, approximately 1 mile east of Myerscough. This strategic location may impact local planning applications, particularly for developments related to transport and waterfront projects.
Population: 410 (2001)
District: Myerscough and Bilsborrow
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £197,631 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Wyre
- Parliamentary constituency: Lancaster and Wyre
- LSOA: Wyre 006B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Bilsborrow.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Bilsborrow.
- 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 Bilsborrow based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
100 planning applications found near Bilsborrow.
- - Old Methodist Chapel Bilsborrow Lane Bilsborrow Preston Lancashire PR3 0RN
Listed Building Consent for change of use from Chapel to single private dwelling including removal of existing single storey side extension, erection of single storey side and rear extensions and inte
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Wyre | Date: 2026-06-15
View full details - - Bilsborrow Post Office Garstang Road Bilsborrow Preston Lancashire PR3 0RE
Advertisement consent for Illuminated Fascia, Illuminated composite panels, 4 wall mounted poster cases and totem type signage
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Wyre | Date: 2026-06-09
View full details - - Sunnybank Farm Bilsborrow Lane Bilsborrow Preston Lancashire PR3 0RN
Prior notification for the erection of an agricultural storage building, under Class A of Part 6, Schedule 2 of the GPDO
Status: Rejected | Type: Other | Council: Wyre | Date: 2026-02-24
View full details - - Land South Of Bilsborrow Lane Bilsborrow Preston PR3 0RN
Approval of details reserved by conditions 2 (Materials) , 3 (Boundaries) ,11(EVCP), 12 (Drainage),14 (HB Method Statement), 15 (Habitat Creation) ,16 (Landscaping) ,17 (Cycle Storage) on planning per
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Wyre | Date: 2025-12-11
View full details - - 2 Ballot Hill Crescent Bilsborrow Preston Lancashire PR3 0RX
Proposed dormer to front
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wyre | Date: 2025-12-02
View full details - - Land South Of Bilsborrow Lane Bilsborrow Preston PR3 0RN
Approval of details reserved by conditions 9 (S278), 16 (Landscape and Habitat Creation), 18 (Desk Study) and 19 (Archaeology) on planning permission 23/00716/FUL
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Conditions | Council: Wyre | Date: 2025-08-26
View full details - - Threlfalls Farm Bilsborrow Lane Bilsborrow Preston Lancashire PR3 0RN
Change of use of existing outbuilding to dwelling with side extension and roof lift, changes to site frontage including new wall and gate and erection of garage to front of main dwelling
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wyre | Date: 2025-05-12
View full details - - Delamere Garstang Road Bilsborrow Preston Lancashire PR3 0RE
Single storey rear extension. The enlarged part of the dwellinghouse (the extension) will extend beyond the rear wall of the original dwellinghouse by 4.70 metres. The maximum height of the enlarged p
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Wyre | Date: 2024-10-23
View full details - - Land South Of Bilsborrow Lane Bilsborrow Preston PR3 0RN
Approval of details reserved by conditions 13 (Drainage), 15 (Himalayan Balsam) and 16 (Landscape and Habitat Creation) on planning permission 23/00716/FUL
Status: Rejected | Type: Conditions | Council: Wyre | Date: 2024-07-16
View full details - - Maythorn Church Lane Bilsborrow Preston Lancashire PR3 0RL
Single storey rear extension. The enlarged part of the dwellinghouse (the extension) will extend beyond the rear wall of the original dwellinghouse by 5.00 metres. The maximum height of the enlarged p
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Wyre | Date: 2024-03-04
View full details - - Maythorn Church Lane Bilsborrow Preston Lancashire PR3 0RL
Lawful development certificate for proposed single storey rear extension and new front porch
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Wyre | Date: 2024-02-29
View full details - - Land South Of Bilsborrow Lane Bilsborrow Preston PR3 0RN
Proposed erection of 4no. dwellings and car port with associated works.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wyre | Date: 2023-07-21
View full details - - 934, Garstang Road, Myerscough, Preston, PR3 5AD
Creation of dropped kerb and new vehicular access off the A6 (Article 24 consultation)
Status: Permitted | Council: Preston | Date: 2022-01-18
View full details - - Ashlea Garstang Road Bilsborrow Lancashire PR3 0RE
Replacement of existing window on front elevation with roller shutter doors
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wyre | Date: 2021-10-21
View full details - - Land Off Bilsborrow Lane Bilsborrow Preston
LCC application - permanent vehicular access from Bilsborrow Lane for operational access to below ground wastewater infrastructure and associated landscaping (LCC/2021/0042/ASP/JMH)
Status: Rejected | Type: Other | Council: Wyre | Date: 2021-09-15
View full details - - Land To The Rear Of Long Meadow Bilsborrow Lane Bilsborrow Preston PR3 0RE
Agreement of details reserved by condition 4 (Drainage Details) on planning permission 19/00677/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Wyre | Date: 2021-08-23
View full details - - LAND OFF BILSBORROW LANE, BILSBORROW, PRESTON
PERMANENT VEHICULAR ACCESS FROM BILSBORROW LANE FOR OPERATIONAL ACCESS TO BELOW GROUND WASTEWATER INFRASTRUCTURE AND ASSOCIATED LANDSCAPING.
Status: Permitted | Council: Lancashire | Date: 2021-08-17
View full details - - Land North Of Bilsborrow Lane (adjacent To Its Junction With Garstang Road) Preston PR3 0RE
7.5m section of hedgerow to be temporarily removed to facilitate construction of a sewer in accordance with permitted development rights.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Wyre | Date: 2020-11-06
View full details - - Land off, Garstang Road, Bilsborrow, Preston, PR3 5AD
Outline application seeking approval for access only for up to 100no. dwellings with associated works (all other matters reserved) (resubmission of 06/2019/1244)
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Preston | Date: 2020-10-13
View full details - - Lynwood 952 Garstang Road Myerscough Preston Lancashire PR3 5AD
Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 3 (materials), 4 (levels) and 5 (landscaping) on planning application 17/01115/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Wyre | Date: 2020-05-07
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A brief summary of Bilsborrow in Lancashire
Bilsborrow is a village located within the parish of Myerscough and Bilsborrow in the Wyre district of Lancashire, England. With a population of 632 recorded in the 2011 census, the village is situated along the A6 road and adjacent to the Lancaster Canal, approximately 1 mile east of Myerscough. This strategic location may impact local planning applications, particularly for developments related to transport and waterfront projects. The settlement has a population of approximately 410 (2001 estimate). It sits within the Myerscough and Bilsborrow district.
Property prices in Bilsborrow show an average sale price of £197,631, 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 Bilsborrow a particularly low-crime area.
Bilsborrow 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 Bilsborrow 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, Bilsborrow 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 Bilsborrow
In the last 24 months, 14 planning applications were submitted near Bilsborrow. Of these, 56% were approved, with an average decision time of 93 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 Bilsborrow.
With an average of 93 days, decisions near Bilsborrow take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Bilsborrow were outline applications (4), discharge of conditions (4), full planning applications (3).
6 planning appeals were lodged, of which 3 were allowed and 3 were dismissed (50% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
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