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18 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Melling · updated daily · Lancaster City Council

Planning in Melling

Approved
85%
11 of 11 decided
Decision time
about 5 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Melling in the last 24 months, from Lancaster City Council's planning register.

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Around Melling

Postcode districts

LA6 286 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Lancaster City Council

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About Melling

Melling-with-Wrayton is a civil parish located within the City of Lancaster in Lancashire, England. The parish encompasses the village of Melling and the hamlet of Wrayton, situated to the northeast. As of the 2011 census, the population stands at 299, reflecting a slight increase from 290 in 2001, making it a small but vibrant community for potential planning applications. It sits within the Melling-with-Wrayton district.

Property prices in Melling show an average sale price of £287,823, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Melling area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Melling a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Melling has 3 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Melling 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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Melling, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 25 planning applications were submitted near Melling. Of these, 85% were approved, with an average decision time of 35 days.

The most common types were tree works (11), discharge of conditions (2).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Melling?
In the last 24 months, 25 planning applications were submitted near Melling. The approval rate is 85%.
How long do planning decisions take near Melling?
The average planning decision time near Melling is 35 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 Melling?
The planning approval rate near Melling is 85%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Melling?
The most common type of planning application near Melling is tree works applications, with 11 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Melling?
You can search and track planning applications near Melling on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.