Bispham Green, Lancashire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Bispham Green, Lancashire.
Lancashire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Bispham Green 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 Bispham Green
Bispham Green is a village located in the West Lancashire district of Lancashire, England, situated just 1 mile south of Mawdesley and less than 1 mile north of Parbold. This quaint village offers a unique blend of rural charm and accessibility, making it a noteworthy area for potential planning applications and developments.
Population: 229 (2021) · Area: 3.8 km²
District: Bispham
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £354,210 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: West Lancashire
- Parliamentary constituency: Southport
- LSOA: West Lancashire 002D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Bispham Green.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Bispham Green.
- 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 Green based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
12 planning applications found near Bispham Green.
- - Hillview Maltkiln Lane Bispham Ormskirk Lancashire L40 3SQ
Proposal to fell holly bush/ tree as it is impinging on the growth of two silver birch trees. To undertake some selective, structural pruning on large corkscrew willow as it is growing very high and r
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Lancashire | Date: 2026-04-29
View full details - - 3 Clarkes Cottages Hall Lane Bispham Ormskirk Lancashire L40 3SB
Application for a single storey rear extension and modifications to existing side entrance/porch area.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: West Lancashire | Date: 2026-03-13
View full details - - The Oaks Green Lane Bispham Ormskirk Lancashire L40 3TH
Tree pruning required on behalf of Openreach to enable new overhead fibre cable installation. Works required on alder, sycamore and oaks along Green Lane opposite The Oaks. Light cutting required to c
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: West Lancashire | Date: 2026-01-12
View full details - - 3 Green Lane Bispham Ormskirk Lancashire L40 3TH
Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) - Construction of a stone single storey outbuilding. Used as home bar/games room, gym, office and garden store.
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: West Lancashire | Date: 2026-01-06
View full details - - The Beeches Maltkiln Lane Bispham Ormskirk Lancashire L40 3SQ
Remove lower branches
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Lancashire | Date: 2025-05-12
View full details - - The Beeches Maltkiln Lane Bispham Ormskirk Lancashire L40 3SQ
Remove lower branches
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Trees | Council: West Lancashire | Date: 2025-05-12
View full details - - 8 The Green Bispham Ormskirk Lancashire L40 3AB
New UPVC Thermally Efficient Double Glazed Windows. Flat Roof upgrade to Flat Bay Window Roofs as well as Side Single Storey Extension. New Air-Source Heat Pump Fitted to Rear of Property.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Lancashire | Date: 2024-12-16
View full details - - 5 Maltkiln Lane Bispham Ormskirk Lancashire L40 3SG
New UPVC Thermally Efficient Double-Glazed Windows. New Air-Source Heat Pump.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Lancashire | Date: 2024-12-16
View full details - - 10 The Green Bispham Ormskirk Lancashire L40 3AB
New UPVC Thermally Efficient Double Glazed Windows. Flat Roof upgrade to Flat Bay Window Roofs as well as Side Single Storey Extension. New Air-Source Heat Pump Fitted to Rear of Property.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Lancashire | Date: 2024-12-16
View full details - - 12 The Green Bispham Ormskirk Lancashire L40 3AB
New UPVC Thermally Efficient Double Glazed Windows. Flat Roof upgrade to Flat Bay Window Roofs as well as Side Single Storey Extension. New Air-Source Heat Pump Fitted to Rear of Property.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Lancashire | Date: 2024-12-16
View full details - - Hillview Maltkiln Lane Bispham Ormskirk Lancashire L40 3SQ
T1- Conifer- Fell T2- Rowan- Crown
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: West Lancashire | Date: 2023-05-17
View full details - - The Annexe Crookhall Farm Maltkiln Lane Bispham Lancashire L40 3SQ
Retrospective planning application for the change of use from residential annex to holiday let.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Lancashire | Date: 2017-07-14
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A brief summary of Bispham Green in Lancashire
Bispham Green is a village located in the West Lancashire district of Lancashire, England, situated just 1 mile south of Mawdesley and less than 1 mile north of Parbold. This quaint village offers a unique blend of rural charm and accessibility, making it a noteworthy area for potential planning applications and developments. The settlement has a population of approximately 229 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Bispham district.
Bispham Green covers an area of approximately 3.8 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
Property prices in Bispham Green show an average sale price of £354,210, 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 Bispham Green a particularly low-crime area.
Bispham Green 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Bispham Green 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 Bispham Green
In the last 24 months, 21 planning applications were submitted near Bispham Green. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 65 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 Bispham Green.
At 65 days on average, decisions near Bispham Green slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Bispham Green were full planning applications (9), outline applications (5), tree works (4). Full planning applications account for 43% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
6 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 4 were dismissed (33% success rate).
Nearby Towns
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