How long do planning decisions take near Dam Side?

The average planning decision time near Dam Side is 78 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 Dam Side?

The planning approval rate near Dam Side is 33%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Dam Side?

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

How can I track planning applications near Dam Side?

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Dam Side, Lancashire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Dam Side, Lancashire.

Lancashire · England · settlement

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £224,097 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Ribble Valley
Parliamentary constituency: Ribble Valley
LSOA: Ribble Valley 004B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Dam Side.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Dam Side based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

4 planning applications found near Dam Side.

- Barn At Village Farm School Lane Pilling Preston Lancashire PR3 6HB
Approval of details reserved by condition 9 (Watching Brief) on planning permission 23/00428/COUQ
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Wyre | Date: 2026-03-17
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- OPPOSITE FERN HOLM TAYLORS LANE PILLING PR3 6AB
Telecommunication notification for installation of 9m wooden pole.
Status: Undecided | Type: Telecoms | Council: Wyre | Date: 2026-01-23
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- Old Bell Farm School Lane Pilling Lancashire PR3 6HB
Permission in Principle for the change of use of domestic storage, workshop and stables building to one detached dwelling (C3).
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Wyre | Date: 2024-06-14
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- Glenfield Leisure Park Smallwood Hey Road Pilling Preston Lancashire PR3 6HE
Change of use of land for the siting of 43 static holiday caravans and attenuation pond at Glenfield Caravan Park (pursuant for removal of condition 7 (highway improvement - two bus stops) on planning
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Wyre | Date: 2024-05-29
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A brief summary of Dam Side in Lancashire

Dam Side is a settlement located in Lancashire, England.

Property prices in Dam Side show an average sale price of £224,097, 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 Dam Side a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Dam Side includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Lune Estuary SSSI; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Morecambe Bay; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Morecambe Bay and Duddon Estuary; 1 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Morecambe Bay. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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

In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Dam Side. Of these, 33% were approved, with an average decision time of 78 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 Dam Side.

The average decision period of 78 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Dam Side were full planning applications (2), discharge of conditions (2), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 33% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 5 smaller schemes were submitted.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.

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