Priest Hutton, Lancashire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Priest Hutton, Lancashire.
Lancashire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Priest Hutton are administered by Lancaster City Council. View the full Lancaster City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Priest Hutton
Priest Hutton is a quaint village and civil parish situated in Lancashire, England, approximately 5 kilometres (3 miles) northeast of Carnforth, near the Cumbria border. With a population of 185 recorded in the 2011 Census, it offers a small, close-knit community that may be of interest for planning applications and developments in the region.
Population: 158 (2021)
District: Lancaster
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £287,823 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: North Yorkshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Skipton and Ripon
- LSOA: Craven 001A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Priest Hutton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Priest Hutton.
- 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 Priest Hutton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
62 planning applications found near Priest Hutton.
- - Gibson House Whitebeck Lane Priest Hutton Carnforth Lancashire LA6 1JP
T1 Laburnum - Fell T2 Cantoneaster - Crown reduce by 2m T3 and T4 Elm - Fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Lancaster | Date: 2025-10-20
View full details - - Green Close Back Lane Priest Hutton Carnforth Lancashire LA6 1JP
Discharge of condition 3 on approved application 25/00065/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Lancaster | Date: 2025-10-07
View full details - - Bank Close Upp Hall Lane Priest Hutton Carnforth Lancashire LA6 1JL
Conifer, Beech mixed hedge (T1) - Prune neighbours trees back towards the boundary line Yew (T2) - Reduce crown back towards the boundary line
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Lancaster | Date: 2025-07-23
View full details - - Old Village School Whitebeck Lane Priest Hutton Carnforth Lancashire LA6 1JL
Installation of replacement windows
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Lancaster | Date: 2025-06-25
View full details - - Old Village School Whitebeck Lane Priest Hutton Carnforth Lancashire LA6 1JL
Removal of two conifers
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Lancaster | Date: 2025-04-07
View full details - - Bank Close Upp Hall Lane Priest Hutton Carnforth Lancashire LA6 1JL
Erection of a single storey front/side extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Lancaster | Date: 2025-03-21
View full details - - Tree Adjacent Crag View Borwick Lane Priest Hutton Lancashire LA6 1JP
T1 Spruce -Fell T2 Leylandii -Fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Lancaster | Date: 2025-02-04
View full details - - Gibson House Whitebeck Lane Priest Hutton Carnforth Lancashire LA6 1JP
Conifer - Fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Lancaster | Date: 2025-01-22
View full details - - Green Close Back Lane Priest Hutton Carnforth Lancashire LA6 1JP
Erection of a single storey side extension, installation of replacement windows, erection detached garage and installation of package treatment plant
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Lancaster | Date: 2025-01-20
View full details - - Barn Cottage Whitebeck Lane Priest Hutton Carnforth Lancashire LA6 1JP
Retrospective application for the change of use of domestic outbuilding to a gin distillery (E)(g)(iii)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Lancaster | Date: 2024-12-19
View full details - - Woodbine Cottage Upp Hall Lane Priest Hutton Carnforth Lancashire LA6 1JL
Beech (T1) - Crown reduce as per annotated image attached to the application. Beech (G1) - Crown reduce by no more than 2m to improve form and reduce shading in the garden. Scale of pruning as per ann
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Lancaster | Date: 2024-10-07
View full details - - Orchard Barn Back Lane Priest Hutton Carnforth Lancashire LA6 1JP
1 x Ash - Fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Lancaster | Date: 2024-06-24
View full details - - Land To South Eaves Wood Back Lane Borwick Lancashire
Retrospective application for the erection of agricultural buildings and associated hardstanding
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Lancaster | Date: 2024-06-21
View full details - - Lorien Back Lane Priest Hutton Carnforth Lancashire LA6 1JP
Installation of air source heat pump
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Lancaster | Date: 2024-04-09
View full details - - Orchard Barn Back Lane Priest Hutton Carnforth Lancashire LA6 1JP
Fell T1 Ash and re-plant with native broadleaf species
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Trees | Council: Lancaster | Date: 2024-01-16
View full details - - Sunnyside Whitebeck Lane Priest Hutton Carnforth Lancashire LA6 1JP
T2 Beech - Crown reduction T1 Leylandii - Fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Lancaster | Date: 2023-10-17
View full details - - Sunnyside Whitebeck Lane Priest Hutton Carnforth Lancashire LA6 1JP
1. Cherry - Crown reduction by up to a third and crown thinning 2. Mirabelle Plumb - Crown Reduction and pruning 3. Pear - Crown reduction and pruning 4. Damson - Crown reduction and pruning 5. Damson
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Lancaster | Date: 2023-10-15
View full details - - Lorien Back Lane Priest Hutton Carnforth Lancashire LA6 1JP
Felling of conifer and apple tree
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Lancaster | Date: 2023-09-14
View full details - - West View Whitebeck Lane Priest Hutton Carnforth Lancashire LA6 1JP
T1 Chestnut - Crown reduce by 2-3m and crown raise to 6m T2 Plum - Fell T3 Apple - Fell T4 Apple - Fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Lancaster | Date: 2023-09-07
View full details - - Barn Cottage Whitebeck Lane Priest Hutton Carnforth Lancashire LA6 1JP
Proposed lawful development certificate for erection of single storey extension to existing barn
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Lancaster | Date: 2023-05-18
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A brief summary of Priest Hutton in Lancashire
Priest Hutton is a quaint village and civil parish situated in Lancashire, England, approximately 5 kilometres (3 miles) northeast of Carnforth, near the Cumbria border. With a population of 185 recorded in the 2011 Census, it offers a small, close-knit community that may be of interest for planning applications and developments in the region. The settlement has a population of approximately 158 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Lancaster district.
Property prices in Priest Hutton show an average sale price of £287,823, 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 Priest Hutton a particularly low-crime area.
Priest Hutton has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Priest Hutton, Borwick. 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 Priest Hutton includes 5 Ancient Woodland sites. 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 Priest Hutton
In the last 24 months, 26 planning applications were submitted near Priest Hutton. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 47 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Priest Hutton.
The average decision time of 47 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Priest Hutton were tree works (9), full planning applications (6), discharge of conditions (5). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
27 planning appeals were lodged, of which 5 were allowed and 22 were dismissed (19% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 22 applications
- Refused: 3 applications
- Awaiting decision: 1 application
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