Tatham, Lancashire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Tatham, Lancashire.
Lancashire · England · settlement
About Tatham
Tatham is a quaint village and civil parish located within the City of Lancaster district in Lancashire, England. With a population of 396 recorded in the 2011 Census, the area presents potential for community-focused planning applications, reflecting its small but stable growth since 2001.
Population: 419 (2021)
District: Lancaster
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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: Morecambe and Lunesdale
- LSOA: Lancaster 003D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Tatham.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Tatham.
- 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 Tatham based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Tatham.
- - Raw Ridding Farm Monks Gate Tatham Lancaster Lancashire LA2 8NH
Agricultural determination for the construction of a new area of hardstanding
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Lancaster | Date: 2026-02-20
View full details - - Raw Ridding Farm Monks Gate Tatham Lancaster Lancashire LA2 8NH
Agricultural determination for the construction of a new area of hardstanding
Status: Rejected | Type: Other | Council: Lancaster | Date: 2026-01-16
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A brief summary of Tatham in Lancashire
Tatham is a quaint village and civil parish located within the City of Lancaster district in Lancashire, England. With a population of 396 recorded in the 2011 Census, the area presents potential for community-focused planning applications, reflecting its small but stable growth since 2001. The settlement has a population of approximately 419 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Lancaster district.
Property prices in Tatham 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 Tatham a particularly low-crime area.
Tatham has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Melling, Wennington. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Tatham includes 6 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Forest Of Bowland. 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, Tatham 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 Tatham
In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Tatham. 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 Tatham.
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 Tatham were other applications (3).
Nearby Towns
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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.