Skippool, Lancashire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Skippool, Lancashire.
Lancashire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Skippool are administered by Wyre Borough Council. View the full Wyre Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Skippool
Skippool, located in Thornton-Cleveleys, Lancashire, lies along the western banks of the River Wyre, approximately 3 miles south of its estuary. This historic docks area, known as Skippool Creek, features a mix of derelict vessels, including the notable MV Good Hope, believed to be from the 1830s. Skippool Creek branches off Main Dyke, which flows into the River Wyre near the Blackpool and Fleetwood Yacht Club, making it a unique area for planning applications related to maritime and recreational development.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £252,538 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Wyre
- Parliamentary constituency: Fylde
- LSOA: Wyre 014E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Skippool.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Skippool.
- 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 Skippool based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
105 planning applications found near Skippool.
- - Poulton YMCA Swimming And Fitness Centre Breck Road Poulton-Le-Fylde Lancashire FY6 7HJ
Lawful development certificate for existing flat roof areas to install photovoltaic equipment.
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Wyre | Date: 2026-06-25
View full details - - 187 Breck Road Poulton-Le-Fylde Lancashire FY6 7YU
Advertisement consent for installation of 2No LED fascia signage panels.
Status: Rejected | Type: Advertising | Council: Wyre | Date: 2025-11-28
View full details - - Prospect Farm Skippool Road Thornton Cleveleys Lancashire FY5 5LD
Approval of details reserved by conditions: 3 (Drainage Scheme), 11 (Land Contamination) and 18 (Morecambe Bay HIPS) on planning permission (24/00813/FUL)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Wyre | Date: 2025-10-07
View full details - - Mulberry Cottage 135 Breck Road Poulton-Le-Fylde Lancashire FY6 7HJ
Proposed supported canopy to front door, replacement second entrance door with window and detached garage.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wyre | Date: 2025-06-13
View full details - - Prospect Farm Skippool Road Thornton Cleveleys Lancashire FY5 5LD
Approval of details reserved by conditions 3 (Drainage Scheme), 5 (EVCP), 9 (Sustainability), 10 (Floor Levels), 11 (Contamination), 14 (Landscaping), 16 (Refuse), 17 (Boundary Treatment), and 18 (Hom
Status: Unresolved | Type: Conditions | Council: Wyre | Date: 2025-02-24
View full details - - 129 Breck Road Poulton-Le-Fylde Lancashire FY6 7HJ
Proposed new hydrotherapy pool
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wyre | Date: 2024-12-09
View full details - - Prospect Farm Skippool Road Thornton Cleveleys Lancashire FY5 5LD
Approval of details reserved by conditions 4 (Drainage Scheme), 6 (EVC Scheme), 10 (Sustainability Measures and Assessment), 11 (Details of Finished Floor Levels), 12 (Land Contamination), 15 (Landsca
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Conditions | Council: Wyre | Date: 2024-10-03
View full details - - Land Adj To 179 Breck Road Poulton-Le-Fylde Lancashire FY6 7JY
Approval of details reserved by conditions 7 (Ecology CEMP) and 8 (Ecology Design Scheme) on planning permission 18/00243/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Wyre | Date: 2024-03-22
View full details - - Forkhill House 174 Breck Road Poulton-Le-Fylde Lancashire FY6 7JZ
First floor extension above existing garage and two storey rear extension - re-submission (22/00235/FUL)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wyre | Date: 2022-09-05
View full details - - River Wyre Hotel Breck Road Poulton-Le-Fylde Lancashire FY6 7JZ
Advertisement consent for 1no. illuminated free standing sign, 2no. illuminated lettered fascia signs, 1no. illuminated name board, 2no. non illuminated post signs, 7no. non illuminated car park infor
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Wyre | Date: 2022-03-14
View full details - - Throstles Nest Skippool Road Thornton Cleveleys Lancashire FY5 5LD
Permission in principle for the erection of a replacement dwelling (C3) (0 net number of dwellings)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Wyre | Date: 2021-08-02
View full details - - Prospect Farm Skippool Road Thornton Cleveleys Lancashire FY5 5LD
Agreement of details reserved by condition 08 (bat survey) on application 20/00882/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Wyre | Date: 2021-07-13
View full details - - Aloha Skippool Road Thornton Cleveleys Lancashire FY5 5LD
Proposed roof lift to form first floor living accommodation and two storey front, side and rear extensions
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Wyre | Date: 2021-03-04
View full details - - St Johns Parish Centre 98 Breck Road Poulton-Le-Fylde Lancashire FY6 7HT
Listed building consent to carry out internal and external repairs, alterations and refurbishments
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Wyre | Date: 2020-03-13
View full details - - St Johns Parish Centre 98 Breck Road Poulton-Le-Fylde Lancashire FY6 7HT
Reconstruction and extension work to the outbuilding and renewing/repairing of external elements
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wyre | Date: 2020-03-13
View full details - - 157 Breck Road Poulton-Le-Fylde Lancashire FY6 7HJ
Prior approval for change of use from shop (A1) to a residential dwelling (C3)
Status: Permitted | Council: Wyre | Date: 2020-02-14
View full details - - 2A And 2B Skippool Avenue Poulton-Le-Fylde Lancashire FY6 7HN
Erection of a new detached dwelling with garage and new access (dropped kerb)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wyre | Date: 2019-10-09
View full details - - 176 Breck Road Poulton-Le-Fylde Lancashire FY6 7JZ
Discharge of condition 03 (boundary wall and gates details) on application 18/01062/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Wyre | Date: 2019-09-10
View full details - - Land Off Moorland Road Poulton-Le-Fylde Lancashire
Discharge of condition 10 - (affordable housing) on planning permission 16/00225/OUTMAJ
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Wyre | Date: 2019-03-22
View full details - - Rear Of 147 Breck Road Poulton-Le-Fylde Lancashire FY6 7HJ
Outline application for one dwelling (all matters reserved)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Wyre | Date: 2019-03-08
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A brief summary of Skippool in Lancashire
Skippool, located in Thornton-Cleveleys, Lancashire, lies along the western banks of the River Wyre, approximately 3 miles south of its estuary. This historic docks area, known as Skippool Creek, features a mix of derelict vessels, including the notable MV Good Hope, believed to be from the 1830s. Skippool Creek branches off Main Dyke, which flows into the River Wyre near the Blackpool and Fleetwood Yacht Club, making it a unique area for planning applications related to maritime and recreational development.
Property prices in Skippool show an average sale price of £252,538, 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 Skippool a particularly low-crime area.
Skippool has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE, Poulton-le-Fylde. 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Skippool includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Wyre Estuary SSSI; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Morecambe Bay and Duddon Estuary; 7 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Skippool 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 Skippool
In the last 24 months, 18 planning applications were submitted near Skippool. Of these, 54% were approved, with an average decision time of 61 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 Skippool.
At 61 days on average, decisions near Skippool slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Skippool were outline applications (5), full planning applications (4), discharge of conditions (4).
In terms of development scale, 3 large-scale (major) developments, 15 smaller schemes were submitted.
10 planning appeals were lodged, of which 4 were allowed and 6 were dismissed (40% success rate).
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