How long do planning decisions take near Blaguegate?

The average planning decision time near Blaguegate is 48 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 Blaguegate?

The planning approval rate near Blaguegate is 50%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Blaguegate?

The most common type of planning application near Blaguegate is discharge of conditions, with 7 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Blaguegate?

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Blaguegate, Lancashire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Blaguegate, Lancashire.

Lancashire · England · settlement

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

About Blaguegate

Lathom South, a civil parish in West Lancashire, England, is located near Ormskirk and Skelmersdale and includes the hamlets of Blaguegate and Scarth Hill. Established in 2007, the parish has historical connections to the neighbouring Lathom, and as of the 2011 census, it had a population of 657. This area may be of interest for planning applications due to its growing community and local governance.

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Area Information

Admin district: West Lancashire
Parliamentary constituency: West Lancashire
LSOA: West Lancashire 010E

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Blaguegate.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Blaguegate based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Blaguegate.

- Bates Green Cottage Dickets Lane Lathom Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 8UH
Application for permission in principle to erect up to 2no dwelling houses.
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: West Lancashire | Date: 2024-10-23
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A brief summary of Blaguegate in Lancashire

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

Blaguegate 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 Blaguegate

In the last 24 months, 16 planning applications were submitted near Blaguegate. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 48 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 Blaguegate.

The average decision time of 48 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Blaguegate were discharge of conditions (7), full planning applications (4), outline applications (1).

2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 1 was 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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