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11 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Caton · updated daily · Lancaster City Council

Planning in Caton

Approved
77%
23 of 27 decided
Decision time
about 6 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Caton in the last 24 months, from Lancaster City Council's planning register.

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Around Caton

Postcode districts

LA2 416 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Lancaster City Council

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About Caton

Caton-with-Littledale is a civil parish in the Lancaster district of Lancashire, England, situated alongside the picturesque River Lune. Nestled within the Forest of Bowland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the parish encompasses the villages of Caton, Brookhouse, Caton Green, Littledale, and Townend, with a population of 2,738 recorded in 2011. This charming area offers a blend of natural beauty and community, making it a notable location for planning applications. It sits within the Caton-with-Littledale district.

There are currently no active flood warnings for the Caton area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Caton a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Caton has 17 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Caton 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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Caton, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 49 planning applications were submitted near Caton. Of these, 77% were approved, with an average decision time of 39 days.

The most common types were tree works (11), outline applications (4), discharge of conditions (3).

2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Caton?
In the last 24 months, 49 planning applications were submitted near Caton. The approval rate is 77%.
How long do planning decisions take near Caton?
The average planning decision time near Caton is 39 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 Caton?
The planning approval rate near Caton is 77%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Caton?
The most common type of planning application near Caton is tree works applications, with 11 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Caton?
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