How long do planning decisions take near Crawford?

The average planning decision time near Crawford is 59 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 Crawford?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Crawford?

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

How can I track planning applications near Crawford?

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Crawford, Lancashire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Crawford, Lancashire.

Lancashire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Crawford are administered by West Lancashire Borough Council. View the full West Lancashire Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Crawford

Crawford is a village located within the civil parish of Up Holland in the West Lancashire district of Lancashire, England, situated approximately 4 miles west of Wigan. As of the 2011 census, the village had a population of 7,376, making it a notable area for potential planning applications and development projects.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £192,905 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: West Lancashire
Parliamentary constituency: West Lancashire
LSOA: West Lancashire 013C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Crawford.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Crawford based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Crawford.

- 1 Manor House Drive Crawford Village Up Holland Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 9QZ
Erection of a single-storey garden room, for use as a golf simulator.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Lancashire | Date: 2025-12-22
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A brief summary of Crawford in Lancashire

Property prices in Crawford show an average sale price of £192,905, 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 Crawford a particularly low-crime area.

Crawford 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.

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

In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Crawford. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 59 days.

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

At 59 days on average, decisions near Crawford slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Crawford were full planning applications (2), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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