How long do planning decisions take near Hurlston Green?

The average planning decision time near Hurlston Green is 73 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 Hurlston Green?

The planning approval rate near Hurlston Green is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Hurlston Green?

The most common type of planning application near Hurlston Green is full planning applications, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Hurlston Green?

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Hurlston Green, Lancashire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Hurlston Green, Lancashire.

Lancashire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Hurlston Green are administered by West Lancashire Borough Council. View the full West Lancashire Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £289,026 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: West Lancashire
Parliamentary constituency: West Lancashire
LSOA: West Lancashire 004E

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Hurlston Green.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Hurlston Green based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

5 planning applications found near Hurlston Green.

T/2026/0048/TCA - 13 Smithy Lane Scarisbrick Ormskirk Lancashire L40 8HH
Mixed conifer row situated on the left hand boundary of 13 Smithy Lane, starting at the entrance gate and running up to the rear boundary (G1 on sketch plan). Proposing to fell the entire group to...
Status: Undecided | Council: West Lancashire | Date: 2026-07-01
- 13 Smithy Lane Scarisbrick Ormskirk Lancashire L40 8HH
Mixed conifer row situated on the left hand boundary of 13 Smithy Lane, starting at the entrance gate and running up to the rear boundary (G1 on sketch plan). Proposing to fell the entire group to gro
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: West Lancashire | Date: 2026-07-01
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- 177 Smithy Lane Scarisbrick Ormskirk Lancashire L40 8HJ
Removal of condition 6 regarding agricultural occupancy of planning permission 8/6/9978, due to non-compliance as per application 2026/0014/LDC
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Lancashire | Date: 2026-03-18
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- 177 Smithy Lane Scarisbrick Ormskirk Lancashire L40 8HJ
Certificate of Lawfulness - Use of dwelling without compliance with the agricultural occupancy condition (no.6) imposed on planning permission 8/6/9978
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: West Lancashire | Date: 2026-01-08
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- Shaw Hall Caravan Park 155 Smithy Lane Scarisbrick Ormskirk Lancashire L40 8HJ
Siting of borehole equipment and water storage tanks (retrospective).
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Lancashire | Date: 2025-09-01
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A brief summary of Hurlston Green in Lancashire

Hurlston Green is a settlement located in Lancashire, England.

Property prices in Hurlston Green show an average sale price of £289,026, 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 Hurlston Green a particularly low-crime area.

Hurlston Green 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.

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Planning Activity in Hurlston Green

In the last 24 months, 10 planning applications were submitted near Hurlston Green. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 73 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Hurlston Green may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision period of 73 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Hurlston Green were full planning applications (4), tree works (3), listed building and heritage (1). Full planning applications account for 40% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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