How long do planning decisions take near Royal Oak?

The average planning decision time near Royal Oak is 52 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 Royal Oak?

The planning approval rate near Royal Oak is 0%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Royal Oak?

The most common type of planning application near Royal Oak is full planning applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Royal Oak?

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Royal Oak, Lancashire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Royal Oak, Lancashire.

Lancashire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Royal Oak are administered by West Lancashire Borough Council. View the full West Lancashire Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Royal Oak

Bickerstaffe is a village and civil parish located in the West Lancashire district of England, with a population of 1,180 as of the 2011 census. Situated approximately four miles west of Skelmersdale and close to junction 3 of the M58 motorway, the area is well-connected for planning and development opportunities. The surrounding electoral ward, which includes Lathom South, had a population of 1,988 in 2011, indicating a stable community that may be of interest for local planning applications.

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Area Information

Admin district: West Lancashire
Parliamentary constituency: West Lancashire
LSOA: West Lancashire 007A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Royal Oak.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Royal Oak based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Royal Oak.

- 2 Waterworks Cottages Simonswood Lane Bickerstaffe Ormskirk Lancashire L39 0ER
To reduce 3x Sycamore trees in height by 30% and remove the overhang by 2m from neighbouring properties
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Trees | Council: West Lancashire | Date: 2024-10-07
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A brief summary of Royal Oak in Lancashire

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Royal Oak a particularly low-crime area.

Royal Oak 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.

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Planning Activity in Royal Oak

In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Royal Oak. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 52 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 Royal Oak.

The average decision time of 52 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Royal Oak were full planning applications (1), outline applications (1), tree works (1). Full planning applications account for 20% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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