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Planning in Silverdale

Approved
94%
16 of 17 decided
Decision time
about 7 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Silverdale in the last 24 months, from Lancaster City Council's planning register.

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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. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,560 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Lancaster district.

Property prices in Silverdale show an average sale price of £287,823, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around Silverdale has 28 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Silverdale 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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Silverdale, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 38 planning applications were submitted near Silverdale. Of these, 94% were approved, with an average decision time of 47 days.

The most common types were tree works (6), outline applications (3), discharge of conditions (2).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Silverdale?
In the last 24 months, 38 planning applications were submitted near Silverdale. The approval rate is 94%.
How long do planning decisions take near Silverdale?
The average planning decision time near Silverdale is 47 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 94%. The national average across England and Wales is 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.
How can I track planning applications near Silverdale?
You can search and track planning applications near Silverdale on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.