Hornby, Lancashire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Hornby, Lancashire.
Lancashire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Hornby 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 Hornby
Hornby is a charming village located in the civil parish of Hornby-with-Farleton, within the Lancaster district of Lancashire, England. Situated 9 miles from Lancaster along the A683, it rests at the confluence of the River Wenning and the River Lune. As of the 2011 census, Hornby had a population of 468, making it a small but vibrant community with potential for planning applications in the area.
District: Hornby-with-Farleton
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Area Information
- Admin district: Lancaster
- Parliamentary constituency: Morecambe and Lunesdale
- LSOA: Lancaster 002B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Hornby.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Hornby.
- 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 Hornby based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
19 planning applications found near Hornby.
- - 2 Monteagle Square Hornby Lancaster Lancashire LA2 8LZ
3 x Beech - Fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Lancaster | Date: 2026-04-13
View full details - - OneSchool Global UK Lancaster Campus Melling Road Hornby Lancaster Lancashire LA2 8LH
Screening opinion for the partial demolition and redevelopment of Hornby School Campus including a single storey extension, external cladding, alterations to internal access roads and car parking with
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Lancaster | Date: 2026-02-26
View full details - - 59 Main Street Hornby Lancaster Lancashire LA2 8JT
Discharge of conditions 3 (vent and extract fan cover details) and 4 (hardstanding area) on approved application 25/00467/LB
Status: Unresolved | Type: Conditions | Council: Lancaster | Date: 2026-02-06
View full details - - 4 Monteagle Drive Hornby Lancaster Lancashire LA2 8LD
1 x Conifer, 1 x Yew, 1 x Lilac - Remove
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Lancaster | Date: 2026-01-22
View full details - - 3 Monteagle Drive Hornby Lancaster Lancashire LA2 8LD
Demolition of rear single storey flat roof building and erection of a single storey rear and side extension (pursuant to the variation of condition 2 on planning permission 24/01375/FUL to amend previ
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Lancaster | Date: 2025-06-18
View full details - - OneSchool Global UK Lancaster Campus Melling Road Hornby Lancaster Lancashire LA2 8LH
Beech (G3) - Prune to improve clearance where overhanging car parking spaces, minor pruning to create 4 metre clearance above ground level for minibuses. Oak (T363) - Prune to improve clearance. All p
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Lancaster | Date: 2024-12-02
View full details - 24/0148/TPO - The Spinney 8 Castle Park Hornby Lancaster Lancashire LA2 8SB
4 x Beech - Crown reduce by no more than 30% of the live crown mass, crown clean to remove any dead, damaged or crossing branches.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Lancaster | Date: 2024-08-26
View full details - - The Castle Inn 49 Main Street Hornby Lancaster Lancashire LA2 8JT
Screening opinion for relevant demolition of existing toilet block and change of use and conversion existing public house (Sui Generis) to 6 apartments (C3) with external alterations to include new/re
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Lancaster | Date: 2024-07-15
View full details - - Lune Valley Swimming Pool Melling Road Hornby Lancashire LA2 8LH
Installation of replacement roof with PV panels
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Lancaster | Date: 2024-05-01
View full details - - 3 The Old Police Station Lancaster Road Hornby Lancaster Lancashire LA2 8JS
Monkey puzzle - Fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Lancaster | Date: 2024-01-31
View full details - - OneSchool Global UK Lancaster Campus Melling Road Hornby Lancaster Lancashire LA2 8LH
Ash/Maple/Beech (T1-T4) - Crown raise to give 5.2m clearance Birch (T5) - Crown raise to clear access road Horse Chestnut (T10) - Fell 5 x Beech (G2) - Crown raise to give 4.5-5 metres
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Lancaster | Date: 2021-10-26
View full details - - Hazel Brae Priory Lane Hornby Lancaster Lancashire LA2 8LE
Proposed lawful development certificate for demolition of existing detached garage and erection of a detached replacement garage
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Lancaster | Date: 2019-07-25
View full details - - Focus School Melling Road Hornby Lancaster Lancashire LA2 8LH
Various works to trees
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Lancaster | Date: 2018-12-14
View full details - - Hornby High School Melling Road Hornby Lancaster Lancashire LA2 8LH
Erection of a single storey classroom extension to the south elevation
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Lancaster | Date: 2016-02-22
View full details - - Hornby High School Melling Road Hornby Lancaster Lancashire LA2 8LH
T10 ( Willow) - remove diseased limbsG5 (Rowan) - trim and reduce
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Lancaster | Date: 2011-05-23
View full details - - Hornby High School Melling Road Hornby Lancaster Lancashire LA2 8LH
Erection of a polytunnel
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Lancaster | Date: 2008-07-24
View full details - - HORNBY HIGH SCHOOL MELLING ROAD HORNBY LANCASTER
ERECTION OF A POLYTUNNEL
Status: Permitted | Council: Lancashire | Date: 2008-07-18
View full details - - Lunesdale Swimming Pool Hornby High School Melling Road Hornby Carnforth Lancashire LA2 8LH
Single storey extension to provide disabled toilet changing facilities, new reception area and associated works.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Lancaster | Date: 2006-07-05
View full details - - HORNBY SWIMMING POOL MELLING ROAD HORNBY
SINGLE STOREY EXTENSION TO PROVIDE DISABLED TOILET CHANGING FACILITIES NEW RECEPTION AREA AND ASSOCIATED WORKS
Status: Permitted | Council: Lancashire | Date: 2006-07-05
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A brief summary of Hornby in Lancashire
Hornby is a charming village located in the civil parish of Hornby-with-Farleton, within the Lancaster district of Lancashire, England. Situated 9 miles from Lancaster along the A683, it rests at the confluence of the River Wenning and the River Lune. As of the 2011 census, Hornby had a population of 468, making it a small but vibrant community with potential for planning applications in the area. It sits within the Hornby-with-Farleton district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Hornby a particularly low-crime area.
Hornby has one conservation area within its boundaries: Hornby. 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 Hornby includes 6 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Forest Of Bowland. 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 Hornby
In the last 24 months, 10 planning applications were submitted near Hornby. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 37 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Hornby.
The average decision time of 37 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Hornby were tree works (4), discharge of conditions (4), outline applications (2). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 8 smaller schemes were submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
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