How long do planning decisions take near Carr Cross?

The average planning decision time near Carr Cross is 64 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 Carr Cross?

The planning approval rate near Carr Cross is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Carr Cross?

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

How can I track planning applications near Carr Cross?

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Carr Cross, Lancashire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Carr Cross, Lancashire.

Lancashire · England · settlement

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About Carr Cross

Scarisbrick is a civil parish and village located in West Lancashire, England, primarily along the A570, which connects Ormskirk and Southport. Due to its layout, the village lacks a traditional centre, but the junction with the A5147 serves as a focal point near the geographic heart of Scarisbrick. This configuration may influence planning applications and development opportunities in the area.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £219,404 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Sefton
Parliamentary constituency: Southport
LSOA: Sefton 009C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Carr Cross based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

4 planning applications found near Carr Cross.

- 1 Greenfield Road Scarisbrick Southport Lancashire PR8 5LX
G1 - row of Pine trees crown lift to a third of the trees total height and 2 meter lateral reduction to over hanging limbs to allow tractor's to pass.
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: West Lancashire | Date: 2025-10-10
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- 234 Southport Road Scarisbrick Southport Lancashire PR8 5LF
Demolition of an existing outbuilding and erection of a single storey outbuilding.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Lancashire | Date: 2025-09-24
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- New Hall Farm 7 New Hall Drive Scarisbrick Southport Lancashire PR8 5LB
Consideration of Details for Prior Approval - New agricultural track and associated area of hard standing.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: West Lancashire | Date: 2025-03-20
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- 17 Pinewood Close Scarisbrick Southport Lancashire PR8 5LL
Scotts Pine (T1) - Remove - leave as high stump, top of tree has ripped out. Tree has suppressed canopy due to adjacent pine trees. Once rip out is removed - little significant canopy remaining.
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: West Lancashire | Date: 2023-09-15
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A brief summary of Carr Cross in Lancashire

Property prices in Carr Cross show an average sale price of £219,404, 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 Carr Cross a particularly low-crime area.

Carr Cross has one conservation area within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE. 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 Carr Cross

In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Carr Cross. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 64 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Carr Cross may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

At 64 days on average, decisions near Carr Cross slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Carr Cross were full planning applications (2), tree works (2), amendments (2). Full planning applications account for 29% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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