How long do planning decisions take near Caton?

The average planning decision time near Caton is 30 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 73%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 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 10 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Caton?

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Caton, Lancashire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Caton, Lancashire.

Lancashire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Caton are administered by Blackburn With Darwen Borough Council. View the full Blackburn With Darwen Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

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.

District: Caton-with-Littledale

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Area Information

Admin district: Lancaster
Parliamentary constituency: Morecambe and Lunesdale
LSOA: Lancaster 005B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Caton.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Caton based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

10 planning applications found near Caton.

- Bridge End Farm Brookhouse Road Brookhouse Lancaster Lancashire LA2 9NW
Discharge of conditions 3 (contamination, 4 (written scheme of investigation), 5 (foul drainage), 6 (ecological mitigation), 7 (site access improvements), 8 (surface water drainage), 9 (sustainable de
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Lancaster | Date: 2026-07-06
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26/00652/FUL · Received: Wed 24 Jun 2026 · Validated: Wed 24 Jun 2026 - 38 Brookhouse Road Caton Lancaster Lancashire LA2 9QT
Erection of a single storey side extension
Status: Undecided | Council: Lancaster | Date: 2026-06-24
- Bridge End Farm Brookhouse Road Brookhouse Lancaster Lancashire LA2 9NW
T7 Scots pine, T8 ash, T13 Horse chesnut, G6 ash and G8 Ash- remove
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Lancaster | Date: 2026-06-01
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26/00535/PLDC · Received: Wed 27 May 2026 · Validated: Wed 27 May 2026 - 2 Hawthorn Avenue Brookhouse Lancaster Lancashire LA2 9NS
Proposed Lawful Development Certificate for the installation of roof mounted solar panels to the side roof slope
Status: Undecided | Council: Lancaster | Date: 2026-05-27
- 2 Hawthorn Avenue Brookhouse Lancaster Lancashire LA2 9NS
Proposed Lawful Development Certificate for the installation of roof mounted solar panels to the side roof slope
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Lancaster | Date: 2026-05-27
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- Sycamore House Ball Lane Caton Lancaster Lancashire LA2 9QN
Sycamore - Reduce elongated lower limbs as shown on the annotated image attached to the application
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Lancaster | Date: 2026-03-16
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- 15 Fell View Caton Lancaster Lancashire LA2 9RB
Proposed Lawful Development Certificate for the installation of solar panels to the rear roof elevation
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Lancaster | Date: 2026-02-17
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- 2 Hawthorn Avenue Brookhouse Lancaster Lancashire LA2 9NS
Proposed lawful development certificate for erection of single storey rear extension and detached garage
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Lancaster | Date: 2026-01-07
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- 153 Brookhouse Road Brookhouse Lancaster Lancashire LA2 9NX
Sycamore - fracture and decay requires felling and removal on grounds of safety
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Lancaster | Date: 2025-10-23
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- 8 Roman Crescent Caton Lancaster Lancashire LA2 9RD
Non-material amendment to planning permission 23/01397/FUL to remove raised decking area and screening and to reduce the footprint of extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Lancaster | Date: 2024-12-16
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A brief summary of Caton in Lancashire

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

Caton has one conservation area within its boundaries: Brookhouse. 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 Caton includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Artle Dale SSSI, Burton Wood SSSI; 14 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.

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Planning Activity in Caton

In the last 24 months, 25 planning applications were submitted near Caton. Of these, 73% were approved, with an average decision time of 30 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 Caton.

The average decision time of 30 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Caton were tree works (10), outline applications (4), discharge of conditions (3). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 20 smaller schemes were submitted.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.

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