Squires Gate, Lancashire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Squires Gate, Lancashire.
Lancashire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Squires Gate are administered by Blackpool Council. View the full Blackpool Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Squires Gate
Squires Gate is a district and electoral ward situated in the South Shore area of Blackpool, Lancashire, along the scenic Fylde coast. Nestled at the southern edge of the town, it borders Lytham St Annes and had a population of 6,437 as recorded in the 2011 census. This area is relevant for planning applications due to its proximity to local amenities and coastal attractions.
District: Blackpool
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £138,323 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Blackpool
- Parliamentary constituency: Blackpool South
- LSOA: Blackpool 014C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Squires Gate.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Squires Gate.
- 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 Squires Gate based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
6 planning applications found near Squires Gate.
- 26/0214 - 9 SAWLEY AVENUE, BLACKPOOL, FY4 2ND
Use of premises as single dwelling.
Status: Undecided | Council: Blackpool | Date: 2026-05-06 - - 92 STONY HILL AVENUE, BLACKPOOL, FY4 1PP
Erection of a single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Blackpool | Date: 2025-11-25
View full details - - 644 LYTHAM ROAD, BLACKPOOL, FY4 1QU
Use of premises as a single private dwelling house and installation of garage door and velux windows on rear building and use as altered as an annex.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Blackpool | Date: 2025-11-03
View full details - - 8 BURGATE, BLACKPOOL, FY4 2QH
Erection of hip to gable roof with front and rear dormers.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Blackpool | Date: 2025-09-08
View full details - - 180 ABBEY ROAD, BLACKPOOL, FY4 2PZ
External alterations and use of premises as altered as a single private dwellinghouse.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Blackpool | Date: 2023-07-07
View full details - - 38 HIGHFIELD ROAD, BLACKPOOL, FY4 2JA
Installation of two windows to rear elevation at first floor level.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Blackpool | Date: 2023-01-06
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A brief summary of Squires Gate in Lancashire
Squires Gate is a district and electoral ward situated in the South Shore area of Blackpool, Lancashire, along the scenic Fylde coast. Nestled at the southern edge of the town, it borders Lytham St Annes and had a population of 6,437 as recorded in the 2011 census. This area is relevant for planning applications due to its proximity to local amenities and coastal attractions. It sits within the Blackpool district.
Property prices in Squires Gate show an average sale price of £138,323, 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 Squires Gate a particularly low-crime area.
Squires Gate 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 Squires Gate includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Lytham St. Anne's Dunes SSSI, Ribble Estuary SSSI; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Ribble & Alt Estuaries; 1 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Ribble & Alt Estuaries. 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, Squires Gate 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 Squires Gate
In the last 24 months, 14 planning applications were submitted near Squires Gate. Of these, 86% were approved, with an average decision time of 71 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Squires Gate maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision period of 71 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Squires Gate were full planning applications (7), discharge of conditions (2), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 50% 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, 6 smaller schemes were submitted.
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.