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14 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Newgate · updated daily · West Lancashire Borough Council

Planning in Newgate

Approved
86%
36 of 41 decided
Decision time
about 9 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Newgate in the last 24 months, from West Lancashire Borough Council's planning register.

Decided by West Lancashire Borough CouncilCouncil page

Around Newgate

Postcode districts

WN8 231 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: West Lancashire Borough Council

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About Newgate

Newgate, located in Lancashire, was one of the historic seven gates of the London Wall, with origins dating back to Roman times. Situated on the west side of the wall, it served as a key route leading over the River Fleet towards Middlesex and western England. From the 12th century, portions of the gate were repurposed as a gaol, which eventually evolved into the infamous Newgate Prison. This rich historical backdrop may be relevant for those exploring planning applications in the area, particularly regarding heritage considerations.

Property prices in Newgate show an average sale price of £192,905, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around Newgate has 2 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Newgate 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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Newgate, 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, 55 planning applications were submitted near Newgate. Of these, 86% were approved, with an average decision time of 64 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (8), outline applications (7), tree works (6).

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Newgate?
In the last 24 months, 55 planning applications were submitted near Newgate. The approval rate is 86%.
How long do planning decisions take near Newgate?
The average planning decision time near Newgate is 64 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate near Newgate?
The planning approval rate near Newgate is 86%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Newgate?
The most common type of planning application near Newgate is full planning applications, with 8 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Newgate?
You can search and track planning applications near Newgate on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.