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12 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Hesketh Bank · updated daily · West Lancashire Borough Council
Only 3 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.
- Birch Tree House 129 Chapel Road Hesketh Bank Preston Lancashire PR4 6RYAwaiting decisionRetrospective application for the amendment of an existing boundary wall/entrance and herras fence.Received 25 Sep 20262026/0801/FUL
- 184 Moss Lane Hesketh Bank Preston Lancashire PR4 6AEAwaiting decisionProposed replacement warehouse building following the demolition of the original warehouse building (part retrospective).Received 21 Sep 20262026/0735/FUL
- 221 Moss Lane Hesketh Bank Preston Lancashire PR4 6AEApprovedRemoval of Condition 2 of planning permission 8/13077 and 8/6/13077/1 in relation to agricultural occupancy.Received 13 Jul 2026Decided 12 Oct 20262026/0596/FUL
- Building To The East Of Boundary Lane Hesketh BankApprovedApplication for determination as to whether Prior Approval is required for details - Extension to Agricultural storage buildingReceived 9 Jul 2026Decided 31 Jul 20262026/0586/PNP
- 221 Moss Lane Hesketh Bank Preston Lancashire PR4 6AEApprovedLawful Development Certificate (Existing) - Use of Dwelling without compliance with the agricultural occupancy condition imposed on planning permission 8/6/10377 and 8/6/13077/1Received 13 May 2026Decided 8 Jul 20262026/0383/LDC
Planning in Hesketh Bank
- Approved
- 85%
- 11 of 13 decided
- Decision time
- about 13 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Hesketh Bank in the last 24 months, from West Lancashire Borough Council's planning register.
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PR4 508 applications in the last 12 months
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Planning authority: West Lancashire Borough Council
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About Hesketh Bank
Hesketh Bank is a quaint village located in the West Lancashire district, approximately 7 miles northeast of Southport and southwest of Preston. Part of the civil parish of Hesketh-with-Becconsall, it shares close ties with the neighbouring village of Becconsall and borders the scenic Ribble Estuary to the north. As of the 2021 census, Hesketh Bank had a population of 4,187, contributing to a combined built-up area of 8,755 residents when including Tarleton to the south, making it an important community for planning considerations in the region. The settlement has a population of approximately 4,041. It sits within the Hesketh-with-Becconsall district.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Hesketh Bank 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 Hesketh Bank a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
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In the last 24 months, 16 planning applications were submitted near Hesketh Bank. Of these, 85% were approved, with an average decision time of 91 days.
The most common types were outline applications (3), full planning applications (2), tree works (1).
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate).