How long do planning decisions take near Bowgreave?

The average planning decision time near Bowgreave is 45 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 Bowgreave?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Bowgreave?

The most common type of planning application near Bowgreave is outline applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Bowgreave?

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Bowgreave, Lancashire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Bowgreave, Lancashire.

Lancashire · England · settlement

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About Bowgreave

Bowgreave is a quaint village located within the parish of Barnacre-with-Bonds in Lancashire, England. Situated just a mile south of Garstang, it offers a charming rural setting that may be of interest for those exploring planning applications in the area.

District: Barnacre-with-Bonds

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £224,097 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Wyre
Parliamentary constituency: Lancaster and Wyre
LSOA: Wyre 006C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Bowgreave.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Bowgreave based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

5 planning applications found near Bowgreave.

- Units 1 And 2 Tan Yard Road Catterall Preston Lancashire PR3 1YH
Lawful development certificate for proposed 2 residential flats (ground & first floor) (C3)
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Wyre | Date: 2025-09-22
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- 6 Meadowcroft Avenue Catterall Preston Lancashire PR3 1ZH
Certificate of Lawfulness for proposed single storey rear extension and alterations to windows and door
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Wyre | Date: 2025-05-06
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- Collinson Plc Tanyard Road Catterall Gates Lane Catterall Preston Lancashire PR3 0HP
Agreement of details reserved by Condition 4 (CEMP), Condition 5 (Off site Highway works), Condition 8 (Levels), Condition 9 - (Splays) Condition 11 - (Boundary Treatment), Condition 12 - (Cycle Stora
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Wyre | Date: 2022-06-08
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- Riverside Industrial Park Catterall Gates Lane Catterall Lancashire PR3 0HP
Approval of details reserved by conditions 4 (Construction Environmental Management Plan), 5 (Highway improvements), 8 (Site levels), 9 (Visibility Splays), 11 (Boundary treatments), 12 (Cycle storage
Status: Unresolved | Type: Conditions | Council: Wyre | Date: 2021-10-13
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- Collinson Plc Tanyard Road Catterall Gates Lane Catterall Preston Lancashire PR3 0HP
Extensions to existing industrial buildings for ancillary storage use (following demolition of existing storage building)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wyre | Date: 2021-06-04
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A brief summary of Bowgreave in Lancashire

Property prices in Bowgreave show an average sale price of £224,097, 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 Bowgreave a particularly low-crime area.

Bowgreave 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.

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Planning Activity in Bowgreave

In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Bowgreave. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 45 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 Bowgreave.

The average decision time of 45 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Bowgreave were outline applications (2), amendments (1).

6 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 5 were dismissed (17% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.

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