Lower Heysham, Lancashire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Lower Heysham, Lancashire.
Lancashire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Lower Heysham are administered by Lancaster City Council. View the full Lancaster City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Lower Heysham
Lower Heysham is a coastal village in the Lancaster district of Lancashire, England, situated along the scenic Morecambe Bay. Known for its ferry port, it provides vital services to the Isle of Man and Ireland. Additionally, the area is home to two nuclear power stations, making it significant for both energy production and transport links.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £196,515 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Lancaster
- Parliamentary constituency: Morecambe and Lunesdale
- LSOA: Lancaster 009A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Lower Heysham.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Lower Heysham.
- 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 Lower Heysham based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
397 planning applications found near Lower Heysham.
- 26/00474/PLDC · Received: Thu 07 May 2026 · Validated: Mon 11 May 2026 - 19 Seymour Avenue Heysham Morecambe Lancashire LA3 2JR
Proposed lawful development certificate for erection of a single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Council: Lancaster | Date: 2026-05-11 - - 19 Seymour Avenue Heysham Morecambe Lancashire LA3 2JR
Proposed lawful development certificate for erection of a single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Lancaster | Date: 2026-05-07
View full details - - 6 Main Street Heysham Morecambe Lancashire LA3 2RW
Erection of a replacement single storey rear extension, installation of rooflights to the rear elevation, new window opening to the front elevation, replacement windows and doors
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Lancaster | Date: 2026-05-01
View full details - 26/00448/FUL · Received: Thu 30 Apr 2026 · Validated: Thu 30 Apr 2026 - 147 Kingsway Heysham Morecambe Lancashire LA3 2EH
Erection of a front porch and construction of front boundary wall with fence and gate
Status: Undecided | Council: Lancaster | Date: 2026-04-30 - 26/00449/PLDC · Received: Thu 30 Apr 2026 · Validated: Thu 30 Apr 2026 - 147 Kingsway Heysham Morecambe Lancashire LA3 2EH
Proposed lawful development certificate for the erection of a garden room, conversion of garage into living space and alterations to windows and doors
Status: Undecided | Council: Lancaster | Date: 2026-04-30 - - 147 Kingsway Heysham Morecambe Lancashire LA3 2EH
Proposed lawful development certificate for the erection of a garden room, conversion of garage into living space and alterations to windows and doors
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Lancaster | Date: 2026-04-30
View full details - - 5 Brier Drive Heysham Morecambe Lancashire LA3 2QU
Proposed lawful development certificate for the use of the dwelling as supported living accommodation for an adult
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Lancaster | Date: 2026-04-23
View full details - - 7 Berwick Way Heysham Morecambe Lancashire LA3 2UA
Demolition of existing lean to, erection of an infill extension to existing garage/dwelling, installation of rooflights to the rear east roof elevation and conversion of the existing garage to form an
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Lancaster | Date: 2026-04-15
View full details - - 12 Charlbury Grove Heysham Morecambe Lancashire LA3 2HZ
Proposed lawful development certificate for the erection of a 1.8 metre wooden fence and gate to the side of the dwelling
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Lancaster | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - 2 Caroline Close Heysham Morecambe Lancashire LA3 2NQ
Proposed lawful development certificate for construction of a dormer extension to the rear
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Lancaster | Date: 2026-02-12
View full details - - 4 School Road Heysham Morecambe Lancashire LA3 2RF
Proposed lawful development certificate for the construction of a hip to gable extension and construction of a dormer extension to the rear elevation
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Lancaster | Date: 2026-01-16
View full details - - 50 Lister Grove Heysham Morecambe Lancashire LA3 2DG
Demolition of existing conservatory, insertion of door opening in existing window opening and erection of external stairs with landing and screening
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Lancaster | Date: 2026-01-13
View full details - - 7 Berwick Way Heysham Morecambe Lancashire LA3 2UA
Demolition of existing lean to, erection of an infill extension to existing garage/dwelling, installation of rooflights to the rear east roof elevation and conversion of the existing garage to form an
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Lancaster | Date: 2026-01-08
View full details - - 22 Knowlys Road Heysham Morecambe Lancashire LA3 2PE
Change of use of residential dwelling to a short term holiday let
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Lancaster | Date: 2025-12-30
View full details - - 33 Longlands Lane Heysham Morecambe Lancashire LA3 2NR
Proposed lawful development certificate for the erection of single storey rear extension
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Lancaster | Date: 2025-12-09
View full details - - 25 Longlands Lane Heysham Morecambe Lancashire LA3 2NR
Demolition of existing conservatory and erection of a two storey rear extension, demolition of existing garage and erection of a single storey double garage extension to the side
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Lancaster | Date: 2025-11-28
View full details - - 105 Twemlow Parade Heysham Morecambe Lancashire LA3 2DL
Erection of a two storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Lancaster | Date: 2025-10-15
View full details - - 30 Berwick Way Heysham Morecambe Lancashire LA3 2UB
Erection of a two storey rear extension, installation of windows, window alterations and internal configuration
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Lancaster | Date: 2025-08-26
View full details - - 14 Shortlands Drive Heysham Morecambe Lancashire LA3 2NT
Proposed lawful development certificate for erection of single storey side extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Lancaster | Date: 2025-05-30
View full details - - 15 Knowlys Drive Heysham Morecambe Lancashire LA3 2PD
Sycamore tree to be reduced down to lower trunk
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Lancaster | Date: 2025-04-18
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A brief summary of Lower Heysham in Lancashire
Lower Heysham is a coastal village in the Lancaster district of Lancashire, England, situated along the scenic Morecambe Bay. Known for its ferry port, it provides vital services to the Isle of Man and Ireland. Additionally, the area is home to two nuclear power stations, making it significant for both energy production and transport links.
Property prices in Lower Heysham show an average sale price of £196,515, 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 Lower Heysham a particularly low-crime area.
Lower Heysham has one conservation area within its boundaries: Heysham. 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 Lower Heysham includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Heysham Moss SSSI, Morecambe Bay SSSI; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Morecambe Bay; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Morecambe Bay and Duddon Estuary; 1 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, Lower Heysham 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 Lower Heysham
In the last 24 months, 45 planning applications were submitted near Lower Heysham. Of these, 74% were approved, with an average decision time of 48 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 Lower Heysham.
The average decision time of 48 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Lower Heysham were outline applications (22), full planning applications (11), tree works (3).
31 planning appeals were lodged, of which 10 were allowed and 19 were dismissed (34% success rate).
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 25 applications
- Refused: 8 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 11 applications
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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.