Melling, Lancashire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Melling, Lancashire.
Lancashire · England · settlement
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.
District: Melling-with-Wrayton
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £332,400 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: North Yorkshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Skipton and Ripon
- LSOA: Craven 001D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Melling.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Melling.
- 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 Melling based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
6 planning applications found near Melling.
- - 9 Gillison Close Melling Carnforth Lancashire LA6 2RD
Elder Tree - fell Evergreen - fell, due to age of tree, felling it will allow for existing young evergreen beneath it to flourish Copper Birch Tree - maintenance pruning to keep crown at manageable he
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Lancaster | Date: 2026-01-12
View full details - - 2 Melling Hall Melling Road Melling Carnforth Lancashire LA6 2RA
3 x Conifer (G1) - Reduce height by up to 30% and rebalance tops after, reduce side of one conifer roadside up to wall height to aid maintenance. Alder - Balance crown after works to conifers.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Lancaster | Date: 2025-12-01
View full details - - Malt House Melling Road Melling Carnforth Lancashire LA6 2RB
Erection of a single storey side extension (pursuant to the variation of condition 2 on planning permission 22/01319/FUL to amend the previously approved plans)
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Lancaster | Date: 2025-10-28
View full details - - 9 Gillison Close Melling Carnforth Lancashire LA6 2RD
Silver birch (T12) - Fell
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Lancaster | Date: 2025-10-20
View full details - - The Mews Lodge Lane Melling Carnforth Lancashire LA6 2RE
Scots Pine (T1) - reduce and lift the longer lower branches to provide better clearance from the garden and the garage whilst maintaining balance to the tree and general pruning to remove dead, damage
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Lancaster | Date: 2024-11-25
View full details - - The Lawns Melling Road Melling Carnforth Lancashire LA6 2RB
T1 Hawthorn - fell, T2 Ash - fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Lancaster | Date: 2023-10-06
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A brief summary of Melling in Lancashire
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 £332,400, 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 Melling a particularly low-crime area.
Melling has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Arkholme, Melling. 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 Melling includes 3 Ancient Woodland sites. 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, 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.
Planning Activity in Melling
In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near Melling. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 34 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 Melling.
The average decision time of 34 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Melling were tree works (7), outline applications (1), discharge of conditions (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
Nearby Towns
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