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Planning in Ellel

Only 6 decisions near Ellel in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.

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

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Around Ellel

Postcode districts

LA2 414 applications in the last 12 monthsLA1 310 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 Ellel

Ellel is a civil parish and village located in the City of Lancaster, Lancashire, with a population of 4,895 as of the 2011 census, reflecting significant growth from 2,521 in 2001. The parish encompasses the villages of Bay Horse, Galgate, and Hampson Green, along with a portion of Dolphinholme, making it a diverse area for potential planning applications and developments. The settlement has a population of approximately 4,806 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Lancaster district.

Property prices in Ellel show an average sale price of £228,659, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Ellel 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 (May 2026). This makes Ellel a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Ellel has 3 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

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

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Ellel, 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, 15 planning applications were submitted near Ellel.

The most common types were amendments (5), outline applications (4), discharge of conditions (2). 3 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Ellel?
In the last 24 months, 15 planning applications were submitted near Ellel.
What types of planning applications are most common near Ellel?
The most common type of planning application near Ellel is amendment applications, with 5 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Ellel?
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