How long do planning decisions take near Bonds?

The average planning decision time near Bonds is 72 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 Bonds?

The planning approval rate near Bonds is 67%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Bonds?

The most common type of planning application near Bonds is discharge of conditions, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Bonds?

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Bonds, Lancashire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Bonds, Lancashire.

Lancashire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Bonds 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 Bonds

Bonds is a village located in Lancashire, England, just south of Garstang town centre across the River Wyre. Bounded by the Lancaster Canal to the south and west, it is part of a nearly continuous urban area that includes Garstang, Bowgreave, and Catterall. Though often considered a suburb of Garstang, Bonds is within the separate civil parish of Barnacre-with-Bonds, making it a unique locality for planning applications and developments in the region.

District: Barnacre-with-Bonds

Website: http://www.barnacrewithbondsparishcouncil.org/

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £197,631 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Preston
Parliamentary constituency: Ribble Valley
LSOA: Preston 002B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Bonds.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Bonds based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

3 planning applications found near Bonds.

- Erin Holme Broad Oak Avenue Barnacre With Bonds Preston Lancashire PR3 1QQ
Non-material amendment to application 24/00953/FUL involving replacement of proposed rooflights with velux type windows, replacement of GRP roof with slate and replacement of brick wall with rendered
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Wyre | Date: 2026-02-26
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- Byerworth Farmhouse Byerworth Lane North Barnacre With Bonds Preston Lancashire PR3 1QA
Cerificate of lawfulness for proposed single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Wyre | Date: 2023-07-05
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- 1 Crowther Close Barnacre Preston Lancashire PR3 1FW
Single storey rear extension, flue for wood burning fire, alterations to side windows and relocation of rear/side gate
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wyre | Date: 2023-06-24
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A brief summary of Bonds in Lancashire

Property prices in Bonds show an average sale price of £197,631, 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 Bonds a particularly low-crime area.

Bonds has one conservation area within its boundaries: Garstang. 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, Bonds planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.barnacrewithbondsparishcouncil.org/. 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 Bonds

In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Bonds. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 72 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 Bonds.

The average decision period of 72 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Bonds were discharge of conditions (2), outline applications (1), listed building and heritage (1).

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% 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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