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Planning in Hill Dale

Approved
74%
20 of 24 decided
Decision time
about 13 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Hill Dale in the last 24 months, from West Lancashire Borough Council's planning register.

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Around Hill Dale

Postcode districts

WN8 232 applications in the last 12 monthsL40 303 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: West Lancashire Borough Council

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About Hill Dale

Hill Dale is a settlement located in Lancashire, England. The settlement has a population of approximately 586 (2021 estimate). It sits within the West Lancashire district.

Hill Dale covers an area of approximately 3.6 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.

Property prices in Hill Dale show an average sale price of £216,293, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Hill Dale a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Hill Dale 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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Hill Dale, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 36 planning applications were submitted near Hill Dale. Of these, 74% were approved, with an average decision time of 89 days.

The most common types were tree works (11), full planning applications (8), outline applications (2).

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Hill Dale?
In the last 24 months, 36 planning applications were submitted near Hill Dale. The approval rate is 74%.
How long do planning decisions take near Hill Dale?
The average planning decision time near Hill Dale is 89 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 Hill Dale?
The planning approval rate near Hill Dale is 74%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Hill Dale?
The most common type of planning application near Hill Dale is tree works applications, with 11 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Hill Dale?
You can search and track planning applications near Hill Dale on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.