Hollins Lane, Lancashire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Hollins Lane, Lancashire.
Lancashire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Hollins Lane 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 Hollins Lane
Hollins Lane is a quaint village located near Forton in the Wyre District of Lancashire. While it is served by the Lancaster and Preston Junction Railway, there is currently no station within the village itself, making planning considerations relevant for transport and accessibility in the area.
District: Forton
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Area Information
- Admin district: Fylde
- Parliamentary constituency: Fylde
- LSOA: Fylde 001A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Hollins Lane.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Hollins Lane.
- 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 Hollins Lane based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
7 planning applications found near Hollins Lane.
- - Willow Barn Cottage Hollins Lane Forton Preston Lancashire PR3 0AB
Lawful development certificate for proposed single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Wyre | Date: 2026-06-26
View full details - - Land To The North And South Of School Lane Forton Lancashire
Reserved Matters Application (layout, appearance, landscaping and scale) for 184 dwellings relating to Outline Planning Application ref. 18/00469/OULMAJ. Pursuant to variation of conditions 1 (Plans),
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Wyre | Date: 2026-01-29
View full details - - Land To The North And South Of School Lane Forton Lancashire
Advertisement consent for non illuminated signage; 3 No. flags and flagpoles
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Wyre | Date: 2026-01-29
View full details - - Land To The North And South Of School Lane Forton Lancashire
Outline application for the erection of up to 195 dwellings, 1ha of employment, community centre and shop (Use Class A1) and associated infrastructure (following demolition of existing agricultural bu
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Wyre | Date: 2026-01-29
View full details - - Land To The North And South Of School Lane Forton Lancashire
Non material amendment to application 23/01031/OULMAJ to amend the description to Outline application for residential development, employment, community centre and shop and associated infrastructure w
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Wyre | Date: 2025-10-07
View full details - - Land To The North And South Of School Lane Forton Lancashire
Non-material amendment to amend the planning layout, estate plan, boundary treatment plan, surface treatment plan and landscaping on planning application 22/00735/RELMAJ
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: Wyre | Date: 2024-04-26
View full details - - Pumping Station Hollins Lane Forton Lancashire
Lancashire County Council Consultation- Construction of one kiosk, associated earthworks and fencing adjacent to an existing pumping station as part of a wider scheme of improvements to the wastewater
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Wyre | Date: 2023-11-29
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A brief summary of Hollins Lane in Lancashire
Hollins Lane is a quaint village located near Forton in the Wyre District of Lancashire. While it is served by the Lancaster and Preston Junction Railway, there is currently no station within the village itself, making planning considerations relevant for transport and accessibility in the area. It sits within the Forton district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Hollins Lane a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Hollins Lane includes 2 Ancient Woodland sites. 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, Hollins Lane 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 Hollins Lane
In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Hollins Lane. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 79 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Hollins Lane may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision period of 79 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Hollins Lane were outline applications (3), amendments (2), advertising consent (1).
In terms of development scale, 2 large-scale (major) developments, 4 smaller schemes were submitted.
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