Search Morecambe planning applications
38 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Morecambe · updated daily · Lancaster City Council
Only 7 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.
- Wm Morrison Supermarkets Plc Hilmore Way Morecambe Lancashire LA4 4DDAwaiting decisionPrior approval for the installation of roof mounted photovoltaic panelsReceived 30 Oct 202626/01089/PAS
- 96 Albert Road Morecambe Lancashire LA4 4QTApprovedProposed lawful development certificate for the erection of a single storey infill extensionReceived 12 Oct 2026Decided 23 Oct 202626/01009/PLDC
- 72 Clarendon Road West Morecambe Lancashire LA3 1QZAwaiting decisionChange of use/conversion of dwelling into 4 flats comprising of 2 self-contained flats and 2 flats for serviced accommodationReceived 5 Oct 202626/00864/FUL
- 1 Westfield Grove Morecambe Lancashire LA4 4LQAwaiting decisionErection of a 3.4 metre deep, single storey rear extension with a maximum roof height of 3.8 metres and a maximum eaves height of 2.7 metresReceived 16 Sep 202626/00912/PAH
- 195 Westminster Road Heysham Morecambe Lancashire LA3 1SLAwaiting decisionChange of use of dwelling to three flats and installation of a rooflightReceived 20 Aug 202626/00366/FUL
Planning in Morecambe
- Approved
- 74%
- 26 of 35 decided
- Decision time
- about 8 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Morecambe in the last 24 months, from Lancaster City Council's planning register.
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Around Morecambe
Postcode districts
LA3 120 applications in the last 12 monthsLA4 112 applications in the last 12 months
Applications in each district in the last 12 months.
Nearby towns and villages
Planning authority: Lancaster City Council
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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. 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 £196,515, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Morecambe 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 Morecambe a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Morecambe has 6 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Morecambe 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. Further local information can be found on the community website at https://morecambe.gov.uk/.
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To comment on or object to a planning application near Morecambe, 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, 72 planning applications were submitted near Morecambe. Of these, 74% were approved, with an average decision time of 55 days.
The most common types were discharge of conditions (15), outline applications (12), advertising consent (3).
3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate).