Little Thornton, Lancashire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Little Thornton, Lancashire.
Lancashire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Little Thornton are administered by Blackpool Council. View the full Blackpool Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £182,567 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Blackpool
- Parliamentary constituency: Blackpool North and Fleetwood
- LSOA: Blackpool 001B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Little Thornton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Little Thornton.
- 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 Little Thornton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
16 planning applications found near Little Thornton.
- - River House 8 Wyre Road Thornton Cleveleys Lancashire FY5 5LF
Change of use of agricultural land to extend residential garden
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wyre | Date: 2022-03-07
View full details - - River House 8 Wyre Road Thornton Cleveleys Lancashire FY5 5LF
Certificate of lawful development for the proposed erection of a detached annexe building for ancillary living accommodation
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Wyre | Date: 2022-01-04
View full details - - River House 8 Wyre Road Thornton Cleveleys Lancashire FY5 5LF
Two-storey and single storey rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wyre | Date: 2019-10-23
View full details - - Illawalla Manor 3 The Illawalla Skippool Road Thornton Cleveleys Lancashire FY5 5LG
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed detached building comprising a swimming pool in the basement, gymnasium and leisure area on the ground floor and a pitched roof - access by the existing drive
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Wyre | Date: 2016-10-24
View full details - - Illawalla Manor 3 The Illawalla Skippool Road Thornton Cleveleys Lancashire FY5 5LG
Certificate of lawfullness for existing use of land as a domestic garden nad tennis court
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Wyre | Date: 2016-07-04
View full details - - Woodlands 2 The Illawalla Skippool Road Thornton Cleveleys Lancashire FY5 5LG
Rear extension to detached garage
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wyre | Date: 2016-03-17
View full details - - 3 The Illawalla Skippool Road Thornton Cleveleys Lancashire FY5 5LA
Certificate of lawful development for existing outbuildings comprising greenhouse, potting shed and garden machinery storage building and for the existing use of land to the front of the dwelling hous
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Wyre | Date: 2015-12-03
View full details - - Land At The Illawalla Skippool Road Thornton Cleveleys Lancashire FY5 5LA
Outline application for the erection of one dwelling with access and layout (all other matters reserved)
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Wyre | Date: 2014-12-04
View full details - - Thornton Cleveleys Cricket Club Skippool Road Thornton Cleveleys Lancashire FY5 5LA
Variation of condition 2 on planning permission 11/00203/FUL (Replacement cricket pavilion to include partial demolition of existing wooden structure)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wyre | Date: 2012-11-30
View full details - - 3 Hills Cottages Skippool Road Thornton Cleveleys Lancashire FY5 5JZ
Sub division of existing four bedroomed dwelling into two, two bedroomed dwellings, rear extension and external alterations (re-submission 11/00749/FUL)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wyre | Date: 2012-04-12
View full details - - River House Wyre Road Thornton Cleveleys Lancashire FY5 5LF
Retrospective application for the formation of a holding pond and soft landscaping scheme
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wyre | Date: 2012-03-21
View full details - - 3 Hills Cottages Skippool Road Thornton Cleveleys Lancashire FY5 5JZ
Lawful Development Certificate for erection of proposed two outbuildings
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Wyre | Date: 2012-01-24
View full details - - Land East Of Skippool Road Thornton Cleveleys Lancashire FY5 5LA
Construction of new access track and alterations to existing access
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Wyre | Date: 2010-08-12
View full details - - River House Wyre Road Thornton Cleveleys Lancashire FY5 5LF
Erection of side porch
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wyre | Date: 2009-06-23
View full details - - Thornton Hall Skippool Road Thornton-Cleveleys FY5 5LA
Single storey extension to form a swimming pool and leisure facilities.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wyre | Date: 2008-06-17
View full details - - Thornton Hall Skippool Road Thornton-Cleveleys FY5 5LA
Single storey side and rear extensions and replacement detached garage
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wyre | Date: 2008-03-12
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A brief summary of Little Thornton in Lancashire
Little Thornton is a settlement located in Lancashire, England.
Property prices in Little Thornton show an average sale price of £182,567, 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 Little Thornton a particularly low-crime area.
Little Thornton has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE, Poulton-le-Fylde. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Little Thornton includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Wyre Estuary SSSI; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Morecambe Bay and Duddon Estuary; 9 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Morecambe Bay. 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, Little Thornton 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 Little Thornton
In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near Little Thornton. Of these, 29% were approved, with an average decision time of 60 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Little Thornton.
At 60 days on average, decisions near Little Thornton slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Little Thornton were discharge of conditions (3), telecoms (3), full planning applications (1).
9 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 7 were dismissed (22% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Nearby Towns
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Related Planning Guides
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- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.