Cockerham, Lancashire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Cockerham, Lancashire.

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About Cockerham

Cockerham is a quaint village and civil parish located in the City of Lancaster district of Lancashire, England, just 6 miles south of Lancaster and 15 miles north-northwest of Preston. Nestled along the River Cocker near the estuary of the River Lune, the parish had a population of 671 as recorded in the 2011 Census, making it a small but notable community for those considering planning applications in the area.

Population: 695 (2021)

District: Lancaster

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Area Information

• Admin district: North Yorkshire
• Parliamentary constituency: Skipton and Ripon
• LSOA: Craven 001A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Cockerham.

Keyword Scorecard

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

• 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 Cockerham based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Cockerham.

1. - Batty Hill Farm Lancaster Road Cockerham Lancaster Lancashire LA2 0DZ
   Existing lawful development certificate for the use of the building as an agricultural building
   Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Lancaster | Date: 2026-04-08
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2. - Land Off Willey Lane Cockerham Lancashire
   Reserved matters application for the erection of a dwelling (C3)
   Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Lancaster | Date: 2024-04-26
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A brief summary of Cockerham in Lancashire

Cockerham is a quaint village and civil parish located in the City of Lancaster district of Lancashire, England, just 6 miles south of Lancaster and 15 miles north-northwest of Preston. Nestled along the River Cocker near the estuary of the River Lune, the parish had a population of 671 as recorded in the 2011 Census, making it a small but notable community for those considering planning applications in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 695 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Lancaster district.

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

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

In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Cockerham.

The most common application types near Cockerham were outline applications (1), discharge of conditions (1), amendments (1).

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