Search Mere Brow planning applications
14 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Mere Brow · updated daily · West Lancashire Borough Council
Only 6 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.
- 26 Mere Brow Lane Tarleton Preston Lancashire PR4 6JPApprovedProposed rear extension and alterations.Received 9 Oct 2026Decided 2 Sep 20262026/0173/FUL
- 4 The Gravel Mere Brow Tarleton LancashireAwaiting decisionApplication for Permission in Principle - for a minimum of one and a maximum of two dwellings.Received 2 Oct 20262026/0823/PIP
- Tarleton Garage Southport New Road Tarleton Preston Lancashire PR4 6LBAwaiting decisionApproval of details reserved by condition no 14 of planning permission 2023/0624/FUL relating to Pre-Construction Validation Report, Remediation Method Statement, Asbestos Management Plan and Ground Gas Risk Assessment.Received 7 Sep 20262026/0736/CON
- Bannister House Farm The Marshes Lane Mere Brow Tarleton Preston Lancashire PR4 6JRRefusedApplication for Determination as to whether Prior Approval is Required for Details - Erection of agricultural storage building.Received 28 Aug 2026Decided 14 Sep 20262026/0718/PNP
- 4 The Marshes Lane Mere Brow Tarleton Preston Lancashire PR4 6JTAwaiting decisionErection of a detached dwelling and associated infrastructure following the demolition of existing building.Received 14 Aug 20262026/0667/FUL
Planning in Mere Brow
- Approved
- 45%
- 5 of 11 decided
- Decision time
- about 6 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Mere Brow in the last 24 months, from West Lancashire Borough Council's planning register.
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PR4 505 applications in the last 12 months
Applications in each district in the last 12 months.
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Planning authority: West Lancashire Borough Council
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About Mere Brow
Mere Brow is a quaint village located in Lancashire, England, nestled between Tarleton and Banks, just off the A565 road. Positioned 6 miles east of Southport and 10 miles south-west of Preston, it falls under the jurisdiction of West Lancashire Borough Council and the Tarleton parish council. As the second largest village in the Tarleton parish, Mere Brow offers unique planning opportunities within a picturesque setting. It sits within the West Lancashire district.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Mere Brow 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 Mere Brow a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Mere Brow has 2 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
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In the last 24 months, 17 planning applications were submitted near Mere Brow. Of these, 45% were approved, with an average decision time of 44 days.
The most common types were outline applications (6), full planning applications (4), tree works (1).
3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (67% success rate).