How long do planning decisions take near Galgate?

The average planning decision time near Galgate is 26 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 Galgate?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Galgate?

The most common type of planning application near Galgate is amendment applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Galgate?

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Galgate, Lancashire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Galgate, Lancashire.

Lancashire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Galgate 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 Galgate

Galgate is a village located in the City of Lancaster, approximately 3 miles south of Lancaster and just south of Lancaster University in Lancashire. This proximity to the university and the city makes Galgate an area of interest for planning applications, particularly concerning residential development and local amenities.

District: Ellel

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £228,659 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

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

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Galgate.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Galgate based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

5 planning applications found near Galgate.

- Ward Field Farm Main Road Galgate Lancaster Lancashire LA2 0JG
Non material amendment to planning permission 17/00944/OUT to substitute approved plans under condition 2 to enable the demolition and rebuild of the barns.
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Lancaster | Date: 2026-03-17
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- Ward Field Farm Main Road Galgate Lancaster Lancashire LA2 0JG
Non material amendment application to change the description of planning permission 17/00944/OUT to "Outline application for the demolition of existing agricultural buildings, demolition and rebuild o
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Lancaster | Date: 2026-02-10
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- Land Adjacent Galgate Mill Chapel Lane Galgate Lancashire
Erection of two industrial/employment buildings comprised of 11 units (Class B2/E(g)) with associated parking/turning area, landscaping and associated infrastructure (pursuant to variation of conditio
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Lancaster | Date: 2024-12-10
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- Field North Of Scriffen Lane Ellel Lancashire
Prior approval for the installation of 25m lattice tower with 6 antennas,1 transmission dish, 1 GPS module, 3 equipment cabinets, 1.8 m high fencing and gates with associated underground cabling and a
Status: Rejected | Type: Telecoms | Council: Lancaster | Date: 2024-08-02
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- 1 Stoney Lane Galgate Lancaster Lancashire LA2 0JY
Non-material amendment to planning permission 20/01410/FUL to alter the roof on single storey element to flat fibreglass roof
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Lancaster | Date: 2023-04-26
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A brief summary of Galgate in Lancashire

Property prices in Galgate show an average sale price of £228,659, 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 Galgate a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Galgate includes 3 Ancient Woodland sites. 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 Galgate

In the last 24 months, 14 planning applications were submitted near Galgate. Of these, 33% were approved, with an average decision time of 26 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 Galgate.

The average decision time of 26 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Galgate were amendments (3), outline applications (2), tree works (2).

In terms of development scale, 2 large-scale (major) developments, 9 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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