Morecambe, Lancashire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Morecambe, Lancashire.
Lancashire · England · Town
About Morecambe
Morecambe is a vibrant seaside town located in the City of Lancaster district of Lancashire, England, situated along the picturesque Morecambe Bay. As of the 2011 census, it boasts a population of 34,768, making it a key area for planning applications and development opportunities within the region.
Population: 34,586 (2021) · Area: 2145.3 km² · Elevation: 6m
District: Lancaster
Website: https://morecambe.gov.uk/
Enter a postcode to search for planning applications near Morecambe.
Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £199,146 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Lancaster
- Parliamentary constituency: Morecambe and Lunesdale
- LSOA: Lancaster 010C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Morecambe.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Morecambe.
- 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 Morecambe based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
7 planning applications found near Morecambe.
- - 93 Regent Road Morecambe Lancashire
Change of use of trampolining and stunt school centre (D2) and film studio (sui generis) to 9 flats (C3), alterations to windows and doors, installation of rooflights and Juliet balconies and two dorm
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Lancaster | Date: 2026-03-19
View full details - - 6 Clevelands Avenue Morecambe Lancashire LA3 1SX
Erection of a 4.50 metre deep, single storey rear extension with a maximum roof height of 3.50 metres and a maximum eaves height of 2.94 metres
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Lancaster | Date: 2026-03-17
View full details - - 10 Claremont Road Morecambe Lancashire LA4 4HJ
Proposed lawful development certificate for change of use of a dwelling to a house in multiple occupation
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Lancaster | Date: 2026-01-21
View full details - - Former Frankie And Benny's Hilmore Way Morecambe Lancashire LA4 4DD
Submission of Biodiversity Gain Plan on approved application 25/00316/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Lancaster | Date: 2025-06-16
View full details - - 50 Albert Road Morecambe Lancashire LA4 4HX
Proposed lawful development certificate for conversion of two flats into one dwellinghouse (C3)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Lancaster | Date: 2024-07-05
View full details - - 68 Clarendon Road West Morecambe Lancashire LA3 1QZ
Proposed lawful development certificate for erection of single storey rear extension to side to replace existing conservatory
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Lancaster | Date: 2024-05-15
View full details - - 87 Balmoral Road Morecambe Lancashire LA3 1BH
Change of use of dwelling (C3) to holiday let (sui generis) and erection of a boundary fence to the side and rear
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Lancaster | Date: 2022-12-30
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 Morecambe in Lancashire
Morecambe is a vibrant seaside town located in the City of Lancaster district of Lancashire, England, situated along the picturesque Morecambe Bay. As of the 2011 census, it boasts a population of 34,768, making it a key area for planning applications and development opportunities within the region. The Town has a population of approximately 34,586 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Lancaster district.
Morecambe sits at an elevation of 6 metres above sea level and covers an area of approximately 2145.3 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
Property prices in Morecambe show an average sale price of £199,146, 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 Morecambe a particularly low-crime area.
Morecambe has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Morecambe, Morecambe West End. 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 Morecambe includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Morecambe Bay SSSI; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Morecambe Bay; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Morecambe Bay and Duddon Estuary; 3 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Morecambe Bay. 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, Morecambe planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at https://morecambe.gov.uk/. 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 Morecambe
In the last 24 months, 22 planning applications were submitted near Morecambe. Of these, 89% were approved, with an average decision time of 49 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Morecambe.
The average decision time of 49 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Morecambe were outline applications (10), discharge of conditions (9), full planning applications (1).
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 21 smaller schemes were submitted.
3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 3 were dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Sandylands planning applications
- West End planning applications
- Lower Heysham planning applications
- Heysham planning applications
- Higher Heysham planning applications
- White Lund planning applications
- Heaton planning applications
- Middleton 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.