How long do planning decisions take near Thornton?

The average planning decision time near Thornton is 28 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 Thornton?

The planning approval rate near Thornton is 33%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Thornton?

The most common type of planning application near Thornton is telecoms, with 6 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Thornton?

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Thornton, Lancashire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Thornton, Lancashire.

Lancashire · England · Town

Planning applications in Thornton are administered by Wyre Borough Council. View the full Wyre Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Thornton

Thornton, located in the Borough of Wyre, is a village approximately 4 miles north of Blackpool and 2 miles south of Fleetwood. Originally designated as a civil parish, it became an urban district in 1900 and was renamed Thornton-Cleveleys in 1927. As of the 2011 census, the population of the Thornton built-up area was 18,941, making it a significant community for potential planning applications in the region.

District: Wyre

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £182,920 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Wyre
Parliamentary constituency: Blackpool North and Fleetwood
LSOA: Wyre 012B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Thornton.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Thornton based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

8 planning applications found near Thornton.

- Junction Of Victoria Road East And Balmoral Avenue Thornton Cleveleys FY5 5HT
Telecommunications notice for proposed base station upgrade under Regulation 5 notices
Status: Undecided | Type: Telecoms | Council: Wyre | Date: 2026-07-07
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- 23 Gravners Field Thornton Cleveleys Lancashire FY5 4EY
Lawful Development certificate for proposed erection of a single storey extension to the rear elevation
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Wyre | Date: 2026-05-29
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- 27 Bearwood Way Thornton Cleveleys Lancashire FY5 4FP
Lawful development certificate for proposed erection of a single storey extension to the rear of the existing dwelling
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Wyre | Date: 2026-05-27
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- 16 Farnworth Road Thornton Cleveleys Lancashire FY5 4DG
Single storey rear extension. The enlarged part of the dwellinghouse (the extension) will extend beyond the rear wall of the original dwellinghouse by 5.98 metres. The maximum height of the enlarged p
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Wyre | Date: 2026-02-12
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- 81 Victoria Road East Thornton Cleveleys Lancashire FY5 5BU
Prior notification for change of use of the first floor of a building from Class E (Commercial) to Class C3 (Dwellinghouses) under Class MA of the GPDO
Status: Undecided | Council: Wyre | Date: 2025-08-13
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- 54 Elmwood Drive Thornton Cleveleys Lancashire FY5 4NE
Non material amendment to change the approved tiles of the dormer front and sides to white render on planning permission 24/00706/FUL.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Wyre | Date: 2025-05-26
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- 9 Connaught Drive Thornton Cleveleys Lancashire FY5 4FT
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed garage conversion to study and utility room
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Wyre | Date: 2024-05-27
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- 17 Lawsons Road Thornton Cleveleys Lancashire FY5 4DB
Certificate of lawful development for the proposed creation of new vehicle access, installation of an electric gate and hardstanding to provide parking
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Wyre | Date: 2024-04-19
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A brief summary of Thornton in Lancashire

Property prices in Thornton show an average sale price of £182,920, 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 Thornton a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Thornton includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Wyre Estuary SSSI; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Morecambe Bay and Duddon Estuary; 3 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Morecambe Bay. 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 Thornton

In the last 24 months, 15 planning applications were submitted near Thornton. Of these, 33% were approved, with an average decision time of 28 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 Thornton.

The average decision time of 28 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Thornton were telecoms (6), outline applications (3), full planning applications (2).

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.

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