How long do planning decisions take near Preesall?

The average planning decision time near Preesall is 68 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 Preesall?

The planning approval rate near Preesall is 50%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Preesall?

The most common type of planning application near Preesall is outline applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Preesall?

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Preesall, Lancashire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Preesall, Lancashire.

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About Preesall

Preesall is a town and civil parish located in the Wyre district of Lancashire, England, situated along the eastern bank of the River Wyre estuary. The area encompasses Knott End-on-Sea, Pilling Lane, and the village of Preesall, with a population that grew from 5,314 in 2001 to 5,694 in 2011. This demographic information may be relevant for those researching planning applications and community developments in the region.

Population: 5,656 (2021)

District: Wyre

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £274,990 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Wyre
Parliamentary constituency: Fylde
LSOA: Wyre 013B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Preesall.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Preesall.

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 Preesall based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

6 planning applications found near Preesall.

- Tyne Bank Cottage Back Lane Preesall Poulton-Le-Fylde Lancashire FY6 0NG
Non material amendment to application (22/00165/FUL) involving changing of 600 x 600 paving slabs colour - brindle and permeable surface - either tegular blocks or herringbone brick pavlours colour -
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Wyre | Date: 2026-03-30
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- Bank House Smithy Lane Preesall Poulton-Le-Fylde Lancashire FY6 0NQ
Certificate of lawfulness for a proposed hip-to-gable roof extension and rear dormer
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Wyre | Date: 2026-03-12
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- 45 Park Lane Preesall Poulton-Le-Fylde Lancashire FY6 0LY
Lawful Development Certificate for proposed construction of new concrete sectional garage and associated concrete base.
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Wyre | Date: 2026-01-12
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- Tyne Bank Cottage Back Lane Preesall Poulton-Le-Fylde Lancashire FY6 0NG
Approval of details reserved by condition 6 (Desk Study) on planning permission 22/00165/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Wyre | Date: 2025-09-04
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- Hillside 149 Park Lane Preesall Poulton-Le-Fylde Lancashire FY6 0DZ
Approval of details reserved by conditions 3 (Drainage), 4 (Landscaping) and 5 (Habitat Creation plan) on planning permission 23/01065/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Wyre | Date: 2024-08-26
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- Springfield Cottage Farm Cart Gate Preesall Poulton-le-Fylde Lancashire FY6 0NP
Approval of details reserved by conditions 3 (materials), 5 (drainage), 6 (levels) and 16 (desk study) on planning permission 23/01024/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Wyre | Date: 2023-10-13
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A brief summary of Preesall in Lancashire

Property prices in Preesall show an average sale price of £274,990, 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 Preesall a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Preesall includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Lune Estuary SSSI; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Morecambe Bay; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Morecambe Bay and Duddon Estuary; 1 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.

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Planning Activity in Preesall

In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Preesall. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 68 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 Preesall.

At 68 days on average, decisions near Preesall slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Preesall were outline applications (2), discharge of conditions (2), amendments (1).

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