How long do planning decisions take near Black Moor?

The average planning decision time near Black Moor is 60 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 Black Moor?

The planning approval rate near Black Moor is 0%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Black Moor?

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

How can I track planning applications near Black Moor?

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Black Moor, Lancashire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Black Moor, Lancashire.

Lancashire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Black Moor are administered by West Lancashire Borough Council. View the full West Lancashire Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £289,026 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: West Lancashire
Parliamentary constituency: West Lancashire
LSOA: West Lancashire 004E

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Black Moor.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Black Moor based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

4 planning applications found near Black Moor.

26/00579/FUL - Cotswold House Rufford Road Mawdesley Ormskirk L40 3SA
Section 73 application to vary the wording of condition 8 (Biodiversity Gain Plan) attached to planning permission ref: 25/00880/FUL (Erection of 2no. detached dwellings (following demolition of exist
Status: Undecided | Council: Chorley | Date: 2026-07-01
- Cotswold House Rufford Road Mawdesley Ormskirk L40 3SA
Section 73 application to vary the wording of condition 8 (Biodiversity Gain Plan) attached to planning permission ref: 25/00880/FUL (Erection of 2no. detached dwellings (following demolition of exist
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Chorley | Date: 2026-07-01
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26/00441/DIS - Cotswold House Rufford Road Mawdesley Ormskirk L40 3SA
Application to discharge condition 6 (tree planting scheme), 8 (BNG plan), 9 (drainage scheme) and 11 (CMP) attached to planning permission 25/00880/FUL (Erection of 2no. detached dwellings (following
Status: Undecided | Council: Chorley | Date: 2026-05-20
- Three Acres Black Moor Lane Mawdesley Ormskirk L40 2PA
Application for a certificate of lawfulness for a proposed single storey extension to the existing detached garage
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Chorley | Date: 2023-10-06
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A brief summary of Black Moor in Lancashire

Black Moor is a settlement located in Lancashire, England.

Property prices in Black Moor show an average sale price of £289,026, 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 Black Moor a particularly low-crime area.

Black Moor 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.

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Planning Activity in Black Moor

In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Black Moor. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 60 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 Black Moor.

At 60 days on average, decisions near Black Moor slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Black Moor were full planning applications (2), amendments (1). Full planning applications account for 40% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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