How long do planning decisions take near Bispham?

The average planning decision time near Bispham is 22 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 Bispham?

The planning approval rate near Bispham is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Bispham?

The most common type of planning application near Bispham is outline applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Bispham?

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Bispham, Lancashire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Bispham, Lancashire.

Lancashire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Bispham are administered by Blackpool Council. View the full Blackpool Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

Population: 20,001

District: Blackpool

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Area Information

Admin district: Blackpool
Parliamentary constituency: Blackpool North and Fleetwood
LSOA: Blackpool 003D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Bispham.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Bispham.

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 Bispham based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Bispham.

- 290 QUEENS PROMENADE, BLACKPOOL, FY2 9AZ
Erection of a single storey side extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Blackpool | Date: 2025-02-25
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A brief summary of Bispham in Lancashire

Bispham is a settlement located in Lancashire, England. The settlement has a population of approximately 20,001. It sits within the Blackpool district.

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Bispham a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Bispham includes 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Liverpool Bay. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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Planning Activity in Bispham

In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Bispham. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 22 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Bispham may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision time of 22 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Bispham were outline applications (2).

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