Roby Mill, Lancashire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Roby Mill, Lancashire.
Lancashire · England · settlement
About Roby Mill
Roby Mill is a quaint village located in the West Lancashire district of Lancashire, England, with an estimated population of 405 residents. This small community offers a unique environment for potential planning applications, reflecting the charm of rural life while being part of a broader regional context.
District: Up Holland
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £174,789 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: West Lancashire
- Parliamentary constituency: West Lancashire
- LSOA: West Lancashire 011D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Roby Mill.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Roby Mill.
- 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 Roby Mill based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Roby Mill.
- - 55A Roby Mill Up Holland Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 0QQ
Conifer tree to be removed due to limb failure over winter.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: West Lancashire | Date: 2026-04-23
View full details - - 56 Roby Mill Up Holland Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 0QF
Side extension to existing dwelling to create sun room
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Lancashire | Date: 2024-07-10
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A brief summary of Roby Mill in Lancashire
Roby Mill is a quaint village located in the West Lancashire district of Lancashire, England, with an estimated population of 405 residents. This small community offers a unique environment for potential planning applications, reflecting the charm of rural life while being part of a broader regional context. It sits within the Up Holland district.
Property prices in Roby Mill show an average sale price of £174,789, 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 Roby Mill a particularly low-crime area.
Roby Mill has one conservation area within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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 Roby Mill includes 3 Ancient Woodland sites. 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, Roby Mill 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.
Planning Activity in Roby Mill
In the last 24 months, 13 planning applications were submitted near Roby Mill. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 94 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 Roby Mill.
With an average of 94 days, decisions near Roby Mill take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Roby Mill were tree works (4), full planning applications (3), outline applications (3). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
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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.