Skerton, Lancashire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Skerton, Lancashire.
Lancashire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Skerton are administered by Lancaster City Council. View the full Lancaster City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Skerton
Skerton is a northern area of Lancaster, Lancashire, situated across the River Lune from the city’s historic castle. Once an independent township, it was incorporated into Lancaster in the late 1800s. The area is well-connected, with Skerton Bridge facilitating access to the A6 route leading south towards the city centre, making it relevant for those researching planning applications in the region.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Lancaster
- Parliamentary constituency: Lancaster and Wyre
- LSOA: Lancaster 015E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Skerton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Skerton.
- 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 Skerton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
8 planning applications found near Skerton.
- - 58 Alexandra Road Lancaster Lancashire LA1 2DP
Erection of a single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Lancaster | Date: 2026-06-04
View full details - - St Johns Hospice Slyne Road Lancaster Lancashire LA2 6ST
Refurbishment of the existing hospice building to include alterations/extensions to the roof structure, alterations to external wall materials, installation of replacement windows and doors, installat
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Lancaster | Date: 2026-05-18
View full details - - Vale View Day Centre Stratford Close Lancaster Lancashire LA1 2JP
County Council consultation request for the installation of a 1.8m high security fence with two sets of double gates and two single gates to increase security
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Lancaster | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - Vale View Day Centre, Stratford Close, Lancaster, LA1 2JP
Installation of a 1.8m high security fence with two sets of double gates and two single gates to increase security.
Status: Undecided | Council: Lancashire | Date: 2026-03-06
View full details - - 17 Lindeth Gardens Lancaster Lancashire LA1 2NH
Eucalyptus - Fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Lancaster | Date: 2026-02-12
View full details - - 10 Farleton Court Lancaster Lancashire LA1 2JZ
Ash - Selectively reduce over extended limbs back to suitable pruning points and remove deadwood.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Lancaster | Date: 2024-10-07
View full details - - 4 Lindeth Gardens Lancaster Lancashire LA1 2NH
T1 & T2 Sycamore - Crown reduce by no more than 30% leaf bearing structure.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Lancaster | Date: 2024-06-19
View full details - - 1 Oxford Street Lancaster Lancashire LA1 2NF
X1 Kohuhu - Fell or Crown reduce by approximately one metre. X2 Rowan - Fell or reduce height and prune branches overhanging pathway. X3 Silver birch - Crown reduce by one metre.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Lancaster | Date: 2023-07-19
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A brief summary of Skerton in Lancashire
Skerton is a northern area of Lancaster, Lancashire, situated across the River Lune from the city’s historic castle. Once an independent township, it was incorporated into Lancaster in the late 1800s. The area is well-connected, with Skerton Bridge facilitating access to the A6 route leading south towards the city centre, making it relevant for those researching planning applications in the region.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Skerton a particularly low-crime area.
Skerton has 4 conservation areas within its boundaries: Slyne Road, Bath Mill, Lancaster, Westfield Memorial Village. 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Skerton 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 Skerton
In the last 24 months, 19 planning applications were submitted near Skerton. Of these, 89% were approved, with an average decision time of 24 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Skerton.
The average decision time of 24 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Skerton were outline applications (11), tree works (4), full planning applications (2).
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 17 smaller schemes were submitted.
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