How long do planning decisions take near Smithy Lane Ends?

The average planning decision time near Smithy Lane Ends is 87 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 Smithy Lane Ends?

The planning approval rate near Smithy Lane Ends is 83%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Smithy Lane Ends?

The most common type of planning application near Smithy Lane Ends is full planning applications, with 5 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Smithy Lane Ends?

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Smithy Lane Ends, Lancashire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Smithy Lane Ends, Lancashire.

Lancashire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Smithy Lane Ends are administered by West Lancashire Borough Council. View the full West Lancashire Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £289,026 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: West Lancashire
Parliamentary constituency: West Lancashire
LSOA: West Lancashire 003D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Smithy Lane Ends.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Smithy Lane Ends.

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 Smithy Lane Ends based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

3 planning applications found near Smithy Lane Ends.

- Drummersdale Mission Hall 61 Merscar Lane Scarisbrick Ormskirk Lancashire L40 9RL
Approval of details reserved by condition no 5 of planning permission 2024/0085/FUL relating to Highway access.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: West Lancashire | Date: 2026-02-13
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- 115 Hall Road Scarisbrick Ormskirk Lancashire L40 9QD
Proposed part single, part two storey rear extension plus removal of canopy and changes to windows to side elevation
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Lancashire | Date: 2024-07-31
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- Drummersdale Mission Hall 61 Merscar Lane Scarisbrick Ormskirk Lancashire L40 9RL
Proposed bedroom extension, kitchen extension and detached outbuilding with office/gym, Wc, two bay garage and garden store (all single storey).
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: West Lancashire | Date: 2023-12-01
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A brief summary of Smithy Lane Ends in Lancashire

Smithy Lane Ends is a settlement located in Lancashire, England.

Property prices in Smithy Lane Ends show an average sale price of £289,026, 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 Smithy Lane Ends a particularly low-crime area.

Smithy Lane Ends has one conservation area within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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 Smithy Lane Ends includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Martin Mere, Burscough SSSI; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Martin Mere; 1 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Martin Mere. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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Planning Activity in Smithy Lane Ends

In the last 24 months, 12 planning applications were submitted near Smithy Lane Ends. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 87 days.

This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Smithy Lane Ends maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.

The average decision period of 87 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 Smithy Lane Ends were full planning applications (5), outline applications (3), tree works (2). Full planning applications account for 42% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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