How long do planning decisions take near Smith Green?

The average planning decision time near Smith Green is 27 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 Smith Green?

The planning approval rate near Smith Green is 33%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Smith Green?

The most common type of planning application near Smith Green is tree works applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Smith Green?

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Smith Green, Lancashire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Smith Green, Lancashire.

Lancashire · England · settlement

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

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £226,034 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Lancaster
Parliamentary constituency: Lancaster and Wyre
LSOA: Lancaster 019C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Smith Green.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Smith Green based on the last 24 months of planning data.

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A brief summary of Smith Green in Lancashire

Smith Green is a settlement located in Lancashire, England.

Property prices in Smith Green show an average sale price of £226,034, 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 Smith Green a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Smith Green includes 4 Ancient Woodland sites. 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, Smith Green 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 Smith Green

In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Smith Green. Of these, 33% were approved, with an average decision time of 27 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 Smith Green.

The average decision time of 27 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Smith Green were tree works (3), discharge of conditions (1), telecoms (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.

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