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Planning in Bolton-le-Sands

Approved
90%
27 of 29 decided
Decision time
about 7 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Bolton-le-Sands in the last 24 months, from Lancaster City Council's planning register.

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About Bolton-le-Sands

Bolton-le-Sands is a sizable village and civil parish within the City of Lancaster, Lancashire, England. With a population that grew from 4,098 in 2001 to 4,127 in 2011, it offers a vibrant community that may be of interest for those researching planning applications in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 4,197 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Lancaster district.

The area around Bolton-le-Sands has 7 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Bolton-le-Sands 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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Bolton-le-Sands, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 49 planning applications were submitted near Bolton-le-Sands. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of 46 days.

The most common types were tree works (11), outline applications (4), discharge of conditions (2).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Bolton-le-Sands?
In the last 24 months, 49 planning applications were submitted near Bolton-le-Sands. The approval rate is 90%.
How long do planning decisions take near Bolton-le-Sands?
The average planning decision time near Bolton-le-Sands is 46 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 Bolton-le-Sands?
The planning approval rate near Bolton-le-Sands is 90%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Bolton-le-Sands?
The most common type of planning application near Bolton-le-Sands is tree works applications, with 11 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Bolton-le-Sands?
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