Cabus, Lancashire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Cabus, Lancashire.
Lancashire · England · settlement
About Cabus
Cabus is a quaint village and civil parish located in Lancashire, England, positioned 12 miles north of Preston, 9 miles south of Lancaster, and 16 miles northeast of Blackpool. Its strategic location makes it a notable area for planning applications, catering to both residential and commercial interests in this picturesque region.
Population: 1,667 (2021)
District: Wyre
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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 009B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Cabus.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Cabus.
- 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 Cabus based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Cabus.
- - Broadfall Gubberford Lane Scorton Preston Lancashire PR3 1BL
Erection of a stables building following demolition of existing agricultural buildings and change of use of agricultural land for the keeping of horses for private purposes
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wyre | Date: 2025-01-29
View full details - - Collinwood Green Lane East Cabus Preston Lancashire PR3 1JS
Certificate of Lawfulness for existing use of land to Collinwood as domestic garden (C3)
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Wyre | Date: 2023-06-24
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A brief summary of Cabus in Lancashire
Cabus is a quaint village and civil parish located in Lancashire, England, positioned 12 miles north of Preston, 9 miles south of Lancaster, and 16 miles northeast of Blackpool. Its strategic location makes it a notable area for planning applications, catering to both residential and commercial interests in this picturesque region. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,667 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Wyre district.
Property prices in Cabus 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 Cabus a particularly low-crime area.
Cabus has one conservation area within its boundaries: Scorton. 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 Cabus includes 6 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Forest Of Bowland. 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, Cabus 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 Cabus
In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Cabus. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 98 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Cabus may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
With an average of 98 days, decisions near Cabus take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Cabus were full planning applications (1), outline applications (1), advertising consent (1). Full planning applications account for 33% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 2 smaller schemes were submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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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.