Bolton-le-Sands, Lancashire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Bolton-le-Sands, Lancashire.
Lancashire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Bolton-le-Sands are administered by Lancaster City Council. View the full Lancaster City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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.
Population: 4,197 (2021)
District: Lancaster
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £287,823 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Lancaster
- Parliamentary constituency: Morecambe and Lunesdale
- LSOA: Lancaster 003B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Bolton-le-Sands.
- 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 Bolton-le-Sands based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
16 planning applications found near Bolton-le-Sands.
- - 13 Ruskin Grove Bolton Le Sands Carnforth Lancashire LA5 8HL
Proposed Lawful development certificate for the construction of a hip to gable loft conversion and rear dormer
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Lancaster | Date: 2026-07-06
View full details - - 83 Main Road Bolton Le Sands Carnforth Lancashire LA5 8DL
Removal of 3 large leylandi trees adjacent to the property driveway
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Lancaster | Date: 2026-05-20
View full details - 26/0088/TCA · Received: Wed 20 May 2026 · Validated: Wed 20 May 2026 - 83 Main Road Bolton Le Sands Carnforth Lancashire LA5 8DL
Removal of 3 large leylandi trees adjacent to the property driveway
Status: Undecided | Council: Lancaster | Date: 2026-05-20 - - Claremont Mill Lane Bolton Le Sands Carnforth Lancashire LA5 8ET
Proposed lawful development certificate for the erection of a detached outbuilding
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Lancaster | Date: 2026-04-07
View full details - - Fairfield 16 Mill Lane Bolton Le Sands Carnforth Lancashire LA5 8DG
T1 (Sycamore) - Crown reduction by 30% to control size and balance canopy
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Lancaster | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - Claremont Mill Lane Bolton Le Sands Carnforth Lancashire LA5 8ET
Construction of replacement raised terrace with balustrade to the west elevation (pursuant to the variation of condition 2 on planning permission 25/00939/FUL to increase the area of the terrace)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Lancaster | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - 28 St Michaels Lane Bolton Le Sands Carnforth Lancashire LA5 8LA
Cherry - Fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Lancaster | Date: 2026-01-22
View full details - - 10 Main Road Bolton Le Sands Carnforth Lancashire LA5 8DH
Fell 1 x conifer
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Lancaster | Date: 2026-01-02
View full details - - 9 The Green Bolton Le Sands Carnforth Lancashire LA5 8FD
Birch - Reduce branches overhanging the boundary line
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Lancaster | Date: 2025-12-16
View full details - - Claremont Mill Lane Bolton Le Sands Carnforth Lancashire LA5 8ET
Retrospective change of use of land to domestic garden
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Lancaster | Date: 2025-12-05
View full details - - 81A Main Road Bolton Le Sands Carnforth Lancashire LA5 8DL
Beech (T1) - crown reduction with pruning cuts no larger than 40mm and crown lift to 2m away from house
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Lancaster | Date: 2025-11-10
View full details - - 10 Main Road Bolton Le Sands Carnforth Lancashire LA5 8DH
T1 and T2 Cedar - Fell T3 Cypress - Fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Lancaster | Date: 2024-12-10
View full details - - Woodlands Mill Lane Bolton Le Sands Carnforth Lancashire LA5 8DG
G2 - Reduce height by up to 3 meters and reduce back all overhanging branches to provide a 2 metre clearance from adjacent buildings and wires. Prune to re-establish the form of the hedge.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Lancaster | Date: 2024-07-05
View full details - - 13 Monkswell Drive Bolton Le Sands Carnforth Lancashire LA5 8JZ
Proposed lawful development certificate for erection of single storey rear extension and construction of dormer extension to the rear elevation
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Lancaster | Date: 2024-05-15
View full details - - Land To The Rear Of 81B Main Road Bolton Le Sands Carnforth Lancashire LA5 8DL
Fell three trees on boundary with 5 Cavendish Court
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Lancaster | Date: 2024-03-02
View full details - - 10 Tennyson Close Bolton Le Sands Carnforth Lancashire LA5 8HT
Erection of a 4.4 metre deep, single storey rear extension with a maximum roof height of 3.49 metres and a maximum eaves heights of 3.00 metres
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Lancaster | Date: 2023-07-11
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A brief summary of Bolton-le-Sands in Lancashire
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.
Property prices in Bolton-le-Sands show an average sale price of £287,823, 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 Bolton-le-Sands a particularly low-crime area.
Bolton-le-Sands has one conservation area within its boundaries: Bolton-le-Sands. 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Bolton-le-Sands includes 3 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Crag Bank SSSI, Morecambe Bay SSSI, Thwaite House Moss SSSI; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Arnside & Silverdale; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Morecambe Bay; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Morecambe Bay and Duddon Estuary; 1 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Morecambe Bay. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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.
Planning Activity in Bolton-le-Sands
In the last 24 months, 24 planning applications were submitted near Bolton-le-Sands. Of these, 92% were approved, with an average decision time of 37 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Bolton-le-Sands.
The average decision time of 37 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Bolton-le-Sands were tree works (13), outline applications (3), discharge of conditions (2). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 20 smaller schemes were submitted.
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.