How long do planning decisions take near Borwick?

The average planning decision time near Borwick is 36 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 Borwick?

The planning approval rate near Borwick is 86%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Borwick?

The most common type of planning application near Borwick is tree works applications, with 6 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Borwick?

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Borwick, Lancashire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Borwick, Lancashire.

Lancashire · England · settlement

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About Borwick

Borwick is a village and civil parish located in the City of Lancaster district in Lancashire, England, approximately 8 miles north of Lancaster along the Lancaster Canal. Positioned near the Cumbria border, Borwick recorded a population of 210 in the 2001 census, which declined to 181 by the 2011 census. This quaint village may present various planning opportunities and considerations for potential developments in the area.

Population: 181 (2021)

District: Lancaster

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Area Information

Admin district: Lancaster
Parliamentary constituency: Morecambe and Lunesdale
LSOA: Lancaster 002A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Borwick.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Borwick based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

6 planning applications found near Borwick.

- School House Whitebeck Lane Priest Hutton Carnforth Lancashire LA6 1JL
Proposed lawful development certificate for the amalgamation of two dwellinghouses (School House and Old Village School) into a single dwellinghouse
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Lancaster | Date: 2026-04-27
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- Three Beeches Whitebeck Lane Priest Hutton Carnforth Lancashire LA6 1JL
Beech - Crown raise above the road and garden
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Lancaster | Date: 2026-04-13
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- White Gables Borwick Lane Borwick Carnforth Lancashire LA6 1JR
Proposed lawful development certificate for the installation of replacement roof tiles and installation of solar panels to the front roof elevation
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Lancaster | Date: 2026-01-26
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- Bankfield House Whitebeck Lane Priest Hutton Carnforth Lancashire LA6 1JL
T1 Birch, reduce back to the previous pruning points G1, fell the conifers, Holly and privet by the oil tank S1 cotoneaster, reduce to approximately 8
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Lancaster | Date: 2025-11-10
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- 2 Borwick Court Borwick Carnforth Lancashire LA6 1JX
T1 Maple - Crown reduce
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Lancaster | Date: 2025-04-28
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- Rockery Cottage Whitebeck Lane Priest Hutton Carnforth Lancashire LA6 1JL
Listed building application for the installation of vehicular gates and associated pedestrian gate to driveway
Status: Rejected | Type: Heritage | Council: Lancaster | Date: 2024-08-16
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A brief summary of Borwick in Lancashire

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

Borwick has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Priest Hutton, Borwick. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Borwick

In the last 24 months, 13 planning applications were submitted near Borwick. Of these, 86% were approved, with an average decision time of 36 days.

This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Borwick maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.

The average decision time of 36 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Borwick were tree works (6), discharge of conditions (3), outline applications (2). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.

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