Hest Bank, Lancashire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Hest Bank, Lancashire.
Lancashire · England · settlement
About Hest Bank
Slyne-with-Hest is a civil parish located in the City of Lancaster, Lancashire, England, with a population of 3,126 as recorded in the 2011 Census. The parish comprises two villages: Slyne, situated along the A6 road, and Hest Bank, which lies along the coast. This area presents potential opportunities for planning applications due to its residential character and proximity to Lancaster.
District: Slyne-with-Hest
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £226,034 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Lancaster
- Parliamentary constituency: Lancaster and Wyre
- LSOA: Lancaster 019A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Hest Bank.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Hest Bank.
- 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 Hest Bank based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
18 planning applications found near Hest Bank.
- - 13 Whitendale Drive Bolton Le Sands Carnforth Lancashire LA5 8LY
Proposed lawful development certificate for erection of a single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Lancaster | Date: 2026-04-14
View full details - - 4 Manor Lane Slyne Lancaster Lancashire LA2 6RD
Demolition of existing lean-to, erection of a replacement single storey extension with balcony and alterations to existing window on the first floor to make into doors to balcony and extension of a wa
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Lancaster | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - 44 Manor Lane Slyne Lancaster Lancashire LA2 6JE
Erection of a 6 metre deep, single storey rear extension with a maximum roof height of 4 metres and a maximum eaves height of 2.96 metres
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Lancaster | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - 6 Pinewood Avenue Bolton Le Sands Carnforth Lancashire LA5 8AS
Proposed lawful development certificate for the erection of a single storey rear extension and loft conversion including hip to gable and rear dormer extensions
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Lancaster | Date: 2026-01-15
View full details - - Memorial Hall Hanging Green Lane Hest Bank Lancaster Lancashire LA2 6JB
Proposed lawful development certificate for the removal of metal vents on the roof
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Lancaster | Date: 2025-11-18
View full details - - 1 Hatlex Lane Hest Bank Lancaster Lancashire LA2 6ES
Existing lawful development certificate for removal of conservatory and construction of a single storey rear extension
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Amendment | Council: Lancaster | Date: 2025-11-04
View full details - - 11 Peacock Crescent Hest Bank Lancaster Lancashire LA2 6EW
1 x Oak - Crown reduce by no more than 15% live crown mass
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Lancaster | Date: 2025-07-03
View full details - - 22 Prospect Drive Hest Bank Lancaster Lancashire LA2 6HZ
Part retrospective application for the erection of a single storey rear extension, a open porch canopy to the front and construction of a raised patio/steps in the rear garden
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Lancaster | Date: 2025-07-01
View full details - - 34 Greenwood Avenue Bolton Le Sands Carnforth Lancashire LA5 8AW
Construction of raised garage roof, construction of Juliet balcony to the rear elevation and installation of replacement windows
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Lancaster | Date: 2025-04-17
View full details - - 50 Manor Lane Slyne Lancaster Lancashire LA2 6JE
Sycamore tree to be dismantled and removed. Tree will be marked with orange tag
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Lancaster | Date: 2025-04-15
View full details - - 22 Prospect Drive Hest Bank Lancaster Lancashire LA2 6HZ
Proposed lawful development certificate for the erection of a single storey rear extension, rebuild of an existing rear bay window, new rear door with canopy roof, erection of a front porch and re-ren
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Lancaster | Date: 2025-01-28
View full details - - Birklands Hest Bank Lane Hest Bank Lancaster Lancashire LA2 6DG
Demolition of existing dwelling and erection of new self-build dwelling
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Lancaster | Date: 2024-12-19
View full details - - 21B Hest Bank Lane Hest Bank Lancaster Lancashire LA2 6DG
Erection of single storey rear extension
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Lancaster | Date: 2024-11-20
View full details - - 2 The Paddocks Hest Bank Lancaster Lancashire LA2 6LJ
Conversion of approved outbuilding to provide ancillary living accommodation
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Lancaster | Date: 2024-11-13
View full details - - 5 Coastal Drive Hest Bank Lancaster Lancashire LA2 6HH
Proposed lawful development certificate for the erection of a single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Lancaster | Date: 2024-05-16
View full details - - 16 Hanging Green Lane Hest Bank Lancaster Lancashire LA2 6JB
Erection of an outbuilding (pursuant to the variation of condition 2 on planning permission 23/01180/VCN to omit rooflights and amend the roof and canopy materials)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Lancaster | Date: 2024-05-13
View full details - - 2 Peacock Crescent Hest Bank Lancaster Lancashire LA2 6EW
Proposed lawful development certificate for the erection of a single storey rear extension
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Lancaster | Date: 2023-07-19
View full details - - Land To The Rear Of Kirklands And Hanging Green Lane Hest Bank Lancashire
Erection of 2 dwellings and creation of an access road with associated landscaping (pursuant to variation of condition 1 to amend previously approved floor plans, elevations and site plan, condition 7
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Lancaster | Date: 2023-03-29
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A brief summary of Hest Bank in Lancashire
Slyne-with-Hest is a civil parish located in the City of Lancaster, Lancashire, England, with a population of 3,126 as recorded in the 2011 Census. The parish comprises two villages: Slyne, situated along the A6 road, and Hest Bank, which lies along the coast. This area presents potential opportunities for planning applications due to its residential character and proximity to Lancaster. It sits within the Slyne-with-Hest district.
Property prices in Hest Bank show an average sale price of £226,034, 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 Hest Bank a particularly low-crime area.
Hest Bank has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Slyne, Bolton-le-Sands. 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 Hest Bank includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Morecambe Bay 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.
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Planning Activity in Hest Bank
In the last 24 months, 40 planning applications were submitted near Hest Bank. Of these, 86% were approved, with an average decision time of 56 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Hest Bank maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision time of 56 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Hest Bank were full planning applications (15), outline applications (12), tree works (5). Full planning applications account for 38% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
7 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 6 were dismissed (14% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 25 applications
- Refused: 1 application
- Withdrawn: 3 applications
- Awaiting decision: 11 applications
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.