Skippool, Lancashire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Skippool, Lancashire.
Lancashire · England · settlement
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: £274,990 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Wyre
- Parliamentary constituency: Lancaster and Wyre
- LSOA: Wyre 004A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
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
164 planning applications found near Skippool.
- - 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 - - 33 Royston Road Poulton-Le-Fylde Lancashire FY6 7JX
Proposed erection of single storey rear extension with flat roof.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wyre | Date: 2024-12-19
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 - - 23 Riversway Poulton-Le-Fylde Lancashire FY6 7JT
Proposed render facade treatment to all elevations
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wyre | Date: 2024-11-06
View full details - - 7 Skippool Avenue Poulton-Le-Fylde Lancashire FY6 7HN
Proposed erection of front porch following removal of existing canopy and laying of tarmac driveway
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wyre | Date: 2024-10-22
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 - - Prospect Farm Skippool Road Thornton Cleveleys Lancashire FY5 5LD
Erection of four detached dwellings with access from Skippool Road (following demolition of existing buildings) (amendment to planning permission reference 20/00882/FUL) (pursuant to variation of cond
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wyre | Date: 2024-09-30
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 - - 23 Riversway Poulton-le-fylde Poulton-Le-Fylde Lancashire FY6 7JT
Demolition of conservatory and erection of replacement single storey rear extension and construction of dormer to front elevation
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wyre | Date: 2024-01-30
View full details - - 187 Breck Road Poulton-Le-Fylde Lancashire FY6 7YU
Change of use of the ground floor from commercial/business use (Class E (g)) to learning facility for the provision of education (Class F1 (a)) (Re-submission of planning application 21/00895/FUL)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wyre | Date: 2023-07-14
View full details - - 206 Breck Road Poulton-Le-Fylde Lancashire FY6 7JZ
Proposed single-storey side extension to form garage, two-storey front extension to main house. Alterations to all roofs with the formation of front facing dormers (re-submission of planning applicati
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wyre | Date: 2023-07-06
View full details - - Aloha Skippool Road Thornton Cleveleys Lancashire FY5 5LD
First floor side extension over existing attached garage, front entrance canopy, single storey and two storey rear extensions, roof lift and new front dormers
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wyre | Date: 2023-05-22
View full details - - 206 Breck Road Poulton-Le-Fylde Lancashire FY6 7JZ
Proposed two-storey side extension to form garage with habitable space above, two-storey front extension to main house. Alterations to all roofs with the formation of front facing dormers.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Wyre | Date: 2023-04-11
View full details - - Aloha Skippool Road Thornton Cleveleys Lancashire FY5 5LD
Proposed footpath crossing and dropped kerb
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wyre | Date: 2023-02-14
View full details - - 25 Riversway Poulton-Le-Fylde Lancashire FY6 7JT
Single storey side and rear extension and conversion of garage to granny annexe.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wyre | Date: 2022-09-21
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 - - 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 (resubmission of 21/00310/FUL)
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Wyre | Date: 2022-06-08
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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 £274,990, 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, 31 planning applications were submitted near Skippool. Of these, 60% were approved, with an average decision time of 90 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.
The average decision period of 90 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 13 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Skippool were full planning applications (17), outline applications (5), discharge of conditions (4). Full planning applications account for 55% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 large-scale (major) developments, 29 smaller schemes were submitted.
37 planning appeals were lodged, of which 12 were allowed and 25 were dismissed (32% success rate).
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 15 applications
- Refused: 7 applications
- Withdrawn: 3 applications
- Awaiting decision: 6 applications
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