How long do planning decisions take near Tanhouse?

The average planning decision time near Tanhouse is 62 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 Tanhouse?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Tanhouse?

The most common type of planning application near Tanhouse is full planning applications, with 14 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Tanhouse?

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Tanhouse, Lancashire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Tanhouse, Lancashire.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £174,789 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: West Lancashire
Parliamentary constituency: West Lancashire
LSOA: West Lancashire 014A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Tanhouse.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Tanhouse based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

7 planning applications found near Tanhouse.

- 209 Eskdale Tanhouse Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 6ED
Proposed change to a children's home caring for children aged 8-18.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: West Lancashire | Date: 2026-01-20
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- 155 Nixons Lane Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 9BE
Approval of Details Reserved by Condition No.s 3,4,6,8,9,10 and 11 of planning permission 2020/1154/FUL relating to drainage; access and footpath, site compound scheme; future maintenance; materials a
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: West Lancashire | Date: 2025-12-15
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- 209 Eskdale Tanhouse Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 6ED
Certificate of Lawfuness for the proposed change of use of 209 Eskdale, Skelmersdale from a dwelling house Class C3 to a children's home falling within Class C2 for occupation by no more than two chil
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: West Lancashire | Date: 2025-10-29
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- Land Off Elmstead And Elmridge Tanhouse Skelmersdale Lancashire
Proposed development of 3no. sites on Elmstead and 1no. site on Elmridge, consisting of the demolition of 6no. existing garages on Elmridge and the development of 16no. short term dwellings in two blo
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Lancashire | Date: 2025-10-13
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- Grimshaw Delf Blythewood Digmoor Skelmersdale Lancashire
Approval of details reserved by condition no's 5, 6, 19 & 20 of planning permission 2023/0974/FUL relating to Details of Wall's/Fences - Site Plan and Boundary Details, Details of Bin Store, Bird Boxe
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: West Lancashire | Date: 2025-08-15
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- 50 Ennerdale Tanhouse Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 6AJ
Application for determination as to whether prior approval of details is required - extension of dwellinghouse Extension extends beyond the rear wall of the original dwellinghouse by 5.4m. Maximum hei
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: West Lancashire | Date: 2024-11-23
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- 50 Ennerdale Tanhouse Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 6AJ
Proposed Single Storey rear extension and garden access ramp to provided bedroom and wetroom for disabled occupant
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Lancashire | Date: 2024-11-23
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A brief summary of Tanhouse in Lancashire

Tanhouse is a settlement located in Lancashire, England.

Property prices in Tanhouse show an average sale price of £174,789, 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 Tanhouse a particularly low-crime area.

Tanhouse 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.

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Planning Activity in Tanhouse

In the last 24 months, 21 planning applications were submitted near Tanhouse. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 62 days.

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

At 62 days on average, decisions near Tanhouse slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Tanhouse were full planning applications (14), discharge of conditions (3), outline applications (2). Full planning applications account for 67% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 20 smaller schemes were submitted.

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