How long do planning decisions take near Lytham?

The average planning decision time near Lytham is 75 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 Lytham?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Lytham?

The most common type of planning application near Lytham is full planning applications, with 5 submissions in the last 24 months.

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Lytham, Lancashire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Lytham, Lancashire.

Lancashire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Lytham are administered by Fylde Borough Council. View the full Fylde Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Lytham

Lytham St Annes is a charming seaside town in the Borough of Fylde, Lancashire, situated on the picturesque Fylde coast, just south of Blackpool along the Ribble Estuary. With a population of 42,695 as of the 2021 census, it offers a vibrant community and a variety of opportunities for planning applications in both residential and commercial developments.

District: Fylde

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £281,969 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Fylde
Parliamentary constituency: Fylde
LSOA: Fylde 009B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Lytham.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Lytham based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

5 planning applications found near Lytham.

26/0422 - 20A CLIFTON DRIVE LYTHAM ST ANNES FY8 5RQ
PROPOSED WORKS TO T1 - CONIFER - REMOVE BROKEN LIMBS & DEADWOOD PROTECTED BY LYTHAM AVENUES CONSERVATION AREA
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Fylde | Date: 2026-07-07
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26/0406 - 10 CAMBRIDGE ROAD LYTHAM ST ANNES LANCASHIRE FY8 5PJ
REPLACEMENT OF WINDOW AND DOOR TO REAR ELEVATION WITH FRENCH DOORS
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Fylde | Date: 2026-06-28
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26/0388 - BEACHWOOD 2B CLIFTON DRIVE LYTHAM ST ANNES LANCASHIRE FY8 5PP
CERTIFICATE OF LAWFUL DEVELOPMENT TO CONFIRM THAT PLANNING PERMISSION 25/0387 HAS BEEN LAWFULLY IMPLEMENTED
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Fylde | Date: 2026-06-22
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26/0382 - 1 FAIRLAWN ROAD LYTHAM ST ANNES FY8 5PT
WORKS TO TREES T1- COPPER BEECH - PRUNING, T2 - HOLM OAK - CROWN LIFT & 1.5M PRUNING, T3 - BEECH - CROWN LIFT, PRUNING & REMOVAL OF DEADWOOD COVERED BY TPO/79/0002
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Fylde | Date: 2026-06-18
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25/0754 - THE ORCHARD 2B CLIFTON DRIVE LYTHAM ST ANNES LANCASHIRE FY8 5PP
ERECTION OF DETACHED GARDEN OUTBUILDING /SUMMERHOUSE, AND ERECTION OF PERGOLA STRUCTURE CONNECTED TO REAR OF DWELLING
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Fylde | Date: 2025-12-23
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A brief summary of Lytham in Lancashire

Property prices in Lytham show an average sale price of £281,969, 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 Lytham a particularly low-crime area.

Lytham 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 Lytham includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Lytham Coastal Changes SSSI, Ribble Estuary SSSI; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Ribble & Alt Estuaries; 1 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Ribble & Alt Estuaries. 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 Lytham

In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Lytham. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 75 days.

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

The average decision period of 75 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 Lytham were full planning applications (5), tree works (2), amendments (1). Full planning applications account for 63% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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