Glasson, Lancashire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Glasson, Lancashire.
Lancashire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Glasson 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 Glasson
Glasson Dock, a quaint village in Lancashire, England, lies south of Lancaster at the mouth of the River Lune. As of the 2011 census, it had a population of approximately 600 residents, making it a small yet vibrant community that may be of interest for local planning applications and developments.
District: Thurnham
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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: Lancaster
- Parliamentary constituency: Morecambe and Lunesdale
- LSOA: Lancaster 002B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Glasson.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Glasson.
- 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 Glasson based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
5 planning applications found near Glasson.
- - Victoria Inn Victoria Terrace Glasson Dock Lancaster Lancashire LA2 0BT
Change of use and conversion of existing public house to 6 dwellings and communal area with associated external alterations/repairs, creation of garden areas, erection of bike/bin stores and associate
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Lancaster | Date: 2025-10-28
View full details - - Victoria Inn Victoria Terrace Glasson Dock Lancaster Lancashire LA2 0BT
Listed building application for the conversion of existing public house to 6 dwellings with associated internal and external alterations/repairs and part demolition of outrigger wall
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Lancaster | Date: 2025-10-28
View full details - - 1 Tithebarn Hill Glasson Dock Lancaster Lancashire LA2 0BY
Discharge of condition 3a on approved application 23/00025/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Lancaster | Date: 2023-08-08
View full details - - Victoria Hotel Victoria Terrace Glasson Dock Lancaster Lancashire LA2 0BT
Listed building application to facilitate conversion of attached barn to first floor staff accommodation and creation of new windows and doors
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Lancaster | Date: 2022-07-19
View full details - - Victoria Hotel Victoria Terrace Glasson Dock Lancaster Lancashire LA2 0BT
Listed building application for reconfiguration of internal layout and refurbishment of existing public house and hotel accommodation
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Lancaster | Date: 2022-07-13
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A brief summary of Glasson in Lancashire
Glasson Dock, a quaint village in Lancashire, England, lies south of Lancaster at the mouth of the River Lune. As of the 2011 census, it had a population of approximately 600 residents, making it a small yet vibrant community that may be of interest for local planning applications and developments. It sits within the Thurnham district.
Property prices in Glasson 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 Glasson a particularly low-crime area.
Glasson has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Overton, Glasson Dock. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Glasson 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, Glasson 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 Glasson
In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Glasson. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 10 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 Glasson.
The average decision time of 10 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Glasson were outline applications (2), full planning applications (1), listed building and heritage (1).
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.
Nearby Towns
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