Lytham, Lancashire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Lytham, Lancashire.
Lancashire · England · settlement
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: £283,793 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Fylde
- Parliamentary constituency: Fylde
- LSOA: Fylde 009A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
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
2 planning applications found near Lytham.
- Track Sign up to notifications on this planning application Results New Search - 19 CLIFTON DRIVE LYTHAM ST ANNES LANCASHIRE FY8 5QY
REPLACEMENT OF TIMBER FRAME SASH WINDOWS TO ALL ELEVATIONS & OUTBUILDING WITH UPVC CONSERVATION- STYLE SASH DOUBLE-GLAZED WINDOWS.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Fylde | Date: 2026-05-05
View full details - Track Sign up to notifications on this planning application Results New Search - 11 RINGWOOD CLOSE LYTHAM ST ANNES LANCASHIRE FY8 4RR
CERTIFICATE OF LAWFUL DEVELOPMENT FOR PROPOSED SINGLE-STOREY SIDE EXTENSION
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Fylde | Date: 2026-04-23
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A brief summary of Lytham in Lancashire
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. It sits within the Fylde district.
Property prices in Lytham show an average sale price of £283,793, 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Lytham 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 Lytham
In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Lytham. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 26 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 time of 26 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Lytham were full planning applications (2), outline applications (2), tree works (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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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- 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.