Great Eccleston, Lancashire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Great Eccleston, Lancashire.
Lancashire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Great Eccleston are administered by Wyre Borough Council. View the full Wyre Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Great Eccleston
Great Eccleston is a village and civil parish located in Lancashire, England, within the scenic Fylde coastal plain. Situated south of the River Wyre and the A586 road, it is approximately 10 miles upstream from Fleetwood. The population has shown a modest increase, with 1,473 residents recorded in the 2001 census and 1,486 in 2011, making it a small yet growing community relevant for planning applications in the area.
Population: 1,777 (2021)
District: Wyre
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £197,631 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Wyre
- Parliamentary constituency: Lancaster and Wyre
- LSOA: Wyre 006B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Great Eccleston.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Great Eccleston.
- 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 Great Eccleston based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Great Eccleston.
- - Unit 3 The Square Great Eccleston Lancashire PR3 0ZB
Listed building consent for retention of the roof coverings (retrospective)
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Wyre | Date: 2026-05-21
View full details - - Land South Of A586 And North West Of Copp Lane Great Eccleston Lancashire
Non material amendment to application (24/00243/RELMAJ) proposed for plots 70 and 104, from full brick with standard cills to brick and render with stone cills.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Wyre | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - 4 Chapman Close Great Eccleston Preston Lancashire PR3 0YU
Single Storey Extension, the enlarged part of the dwellinghouse (The extension will extend beyond the rear wall of the original dwellinghouse by 3.80 metres. The maximum height of the enlarged part of
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Wyre | Date: 2025-12-05
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A brief summary of Great Eccleston in Lancashire
Great Eccleston is a village and civil parish located in Lancashire, England, within the scenic Fylde coastal plain. Situated south of the River Wyre and the A586 road, it is approximately 10 miles upstream from Fleetwood. The population has shown a modest increase, with 1,473 residents recorded in the 2001 census and 1,486 in 2011, making it a small yet growing community relevant for planning applications in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,777 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Wyre district.
Property prices in Great Eccleston show an average sale price of £197,631, 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 Great Eccleston a particularly low-crime area.
Great Eccleston 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, Great Eccleston 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 Great Eccleston
In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Great Eccleston. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 25 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Great Eccleston may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 25 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Great Eccleston were outline applications (1), listed building and heritage (1), amendments (1).
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