How long do planning decisions take near South Shore?

The average planning decision time near South Shore is 78 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 South Shore?

The planning approval rate near South Shore is 80%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near South Shore?

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

How can I track planning applications near South Shore?

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South Shore, Lancashire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near South Shore, Lancashire.

Lancashire · England · settlement

Planning applications in South Shore are administered by Blackpool Council. View the full Blackpool Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

District: Blackpool

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £147,915 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Blackpool
Parliamentary constituency: Blackpool South
LSOA: Blackpool 017F

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near South Shore.

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 South Shore based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

5 planning applications found near South Shore.

- 29 MOORE STREET, BLACKPOOL, FY4 1DA
Use of premises as 4 self contained flats (Certificate of Lawfulness Existing Use).
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Blackpool | Date: 2026-01-06
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- LAND TO THE NORTH OF SOUTH PIER, PROMENADE, BLACKPOOL, FY4 1BB
Erection of Upside Down House attraction and installation of ancillary ticket office for a temporary period of 3 years.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Blackpool | Date: 2025-12-09
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- 6A DEAN STREET, BLACKPOOL, FY4 1AU
Retention of the increase in the footprint of shop building, the installation of a new shop-front and an increase in roof height, as constructed
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Blackpool | Date: 2025-09-01
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- 54 OSBORNE ROAD, BLACKPOOL, FY4 1HQ
Use of premises as 1no. dwelling
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Blackpool | Date: 2025-03-21
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- 60 WITHNELL ROAD, BLACKPOOL, FY4 1HE
Use of premises as 2 self contained permanent residential flats.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Blackpool | Date: 2025-01-20
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A brief summary of South Shore in Lancashire

South Shore is a settlement located in Lancashire, England. It sits within the Blackpool district.

Property prices in South Shore show an average sale price of £147,915, 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 South Shore a particularly low-crime area.

South Shore 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 South Shore includes 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Liverpool 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, South Shore 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 South Shore

In the last 24 months, 11 planning applications were submitted near South Shore. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 78 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 South Shore.

The average decision period of 78 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near South Shore were full planning applications (5), amendments (1). Full planning applications account for 45% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 4 medium-scale applications, 2 smaller schemes were submitted.

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