Mere Brow, Lancashire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Mere Brow, Lancashire.
Lancashire · England · settlement
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.
District: West Lancashire
Enter a postcode to search for planning applications near Mere Brow.
Town Insights
Property Prices
Area Information
- Admin district: Preston
- Parliamentary constituency: Preston
- LSOA: Preston 010B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Mere Brow.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Mere Brow.
- 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 Mere Brow based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near Mere Brow.
- - Golf Academy Leisure Lakes The Gravel Mere Brow Tarleton Lancashire PR4 6JX
Please see the provided report that outlines this Information.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: West Lancashire | Date: 2026-02-02
View full details - - Land South Of The Gravel Mere Brow Tarleton Lancashire
Application for Permission in Principle - a minimum of 4no. and maximum of 7no. dwellings.
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: West Lancashire | Date: 2026-01-16
View full details - - Leisure Lakes The Gravel Mere Brow Tarleton Preston Lancashire PR4 6JX
Application for Permission in principle - For a maximum of seven dwellings.
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: West Lancashire | Date: 2025-12-10
View full details - - 6 The Marshes Lane Mere Brow Tarleton Preston Lancashire PR4 6JR
New garage to replace existing garage damaged by Storm Arwen
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Lancashire | Date: 2024-02-02
View full details
Use the filter and sort options to search descriptions, addresses, and references. Sort by newest or oldest applications.
A brief summary of Mere Brow in Lancashire
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 were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Mere Brow a particularly low-crime area.
Mere Brow 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 Mere Brow includes 2 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, Mere Brow 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 Mere Brow
In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Mere Brow. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 44 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 Mere Brow.
The average decision time of 44 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Mere Brow were outline applications (5), full planning applications (2), tree works (1).
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Holmes planning applications
- Far Banks planning applications
- Holmeswood planning applications
- Banks planning applications
- Hundred End planning applications
- Tarleton Moss planning applications
- Hesketh Moss planning applications
- Tarlscough planning applications
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.