How long do planning decisions take near Silverdale?

The average planning decision time near Silverdale is 15 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 Silverdale?

The planning approval rate near Silverdale is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Silverdale?

The most common type of planning application near Silverdale is tree works applications, with 6 submissions in the last 24 months.

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Silverdale, Lancashire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Silverdale, Lancashire.

Lancashire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Silverdale are administered by Lancaster City Council. View the full Lancaster City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Silverdale

Silverdale is a picturesque village and civil parish located in the City of Lancaster district of Lancashire, England. Nestled on the shores of Morecambe Bay, it is situated approximately 4.5 miles northwest of Carnforth and 8.5 miles from Lancaster. As of the 2011 census, the parish had a population of 1,519, making it an attractive locale for planning applications in a quaint, community-focused setting.

Population: 1,560 (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: Lancaster
Parliamentary constituency: Morecambe and Lunesdale
LSOA: Lancaster 001G

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Silverdale.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Silverdale based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

7 planning applications found near Silverdale.

- Glenarra Park Road Silverdale Carnforth Lancashire LA5 0UJ
Screening request for part retrospective application for the demolition of existing dwelling and erection of a replacement dwelling with associated works
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Lancaster | Date: 2026-06-04
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- Glenarra Park Road Silverdale Carnforth Lancashire LA5 0UJ
Part retrospective application for the demolition of existing dwelling and erection of a replacement dwelling with associated works (pursuant to the variation of conditions 1 to alter approved plans,
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Lancaster | Date: 2026-06-04
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26/00576/VCN · Received: Thu 04 Jun 2026 · Validated: Thu 04 Jun 2026 - Glenarra Park Road Silverdale Carnforth Lancashire LA5 0UJ
Part retrospective application for the demolition of existing dwelling and erection of a replacement dwelling with associated works (pursuant to the variation of conditions 1 to alter approved plans,
Status: Undecided | Council: Lancaster | Date: 2026-06-04
26/00587/EIR · Received: Thu 04 Jun 2026 · Validated: Thu 04 Jun 2026 - Glenarra Park Road Silverdale Carnforth Lancashire LA5 0UJ
Screening request for part retrospective application for the demolition of existing dwelling and erection of a replacement dwelling with associated works
Status: Undecided | Council: Lancaster | Date: 2026-06-04
- Woodland Adjacent West Winds Woodlands Drive Silverdale Carnforth Lancashire LA5 0RU
2 x Ash - Fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Lancaster | Date: 2024-06-29
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- St Johns Church Emesgate Lane Silverdale Carnforth Lancashire LA5 0RH
Yew (T1) - Remove deadwood and reduce canopy spread by 1m Yew (T3) - Reduce canopy spread by 2m and remove deadwood Ash (T2, T4-T6) - FellLaurel (T7) - Reduce to 1m coppice and allow regrowth, manage
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Lancaster | Date: 2023-12-21
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- Westfield Gaskell Close Silverdale Carnforth Lancashire LA5 0RD
Non-material amendment to planning permission 07/00986/FUL to include the addition of a rooflight
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Lancaster | Date: 2023-06-23
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A brief summary of Silverdale in Lancashire

Property prices in Silverdale 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 Silverdale a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Silverdale includes 7 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Eaves Wood SSSI, Hawes Water SSSI, Middlebarrow SSSI and 4 more; 15 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Arnside & Silverdale; 3 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Morecambe Bay, Morecambe Bay Pavements; 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 Silverdale

In the last 24 months, 18 planning applications were submitted near Silverdale. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 15 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Silverdale may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision time of 15 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Silverdale were tree works (6), outline applications (3), discharge of conditions (2). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 12 smaller schemes were submitted.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.

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