Holmes, Lancashire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Holmes, Lancashire.

Lancashire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Holmes 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 Holmes

Holmes is a quaint hamlet located in West Lancashire, England, nestled between the larger village of Mere Brow and the nearby villages of Banks and Tarleton. Positioned along the A565 road, Holmes benefits from convenient access to major towns such as Preston, Southport, and Liverpool. With its agricultural roots and fertile soil, farming continues to play a significant role in the local economy, making it an area of interest for planning applications related to rural development and land use.

Population: 5,350

District: Tarleton

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Area Information

Admin district: South Ribble
Parliamentary constituency: South Ribble
LSOA: South Ribble 011C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Holmes.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Holmes.

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 Holmes based on the last 24 months of planning data.

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A brief summary of Holmes in Lancashire

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Holmes a particularly low-crime area.

Holmes 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.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Holmes includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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, Holmes 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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