Thornton, Lancashire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Thornton, Lancashire.
Lancashire · England · Town
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: £182,567 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Blackpool
- Parliamentary constituency: Blackpool North and Fleetwood
- LSOA: Blackpool 002A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
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
6 planning applications found near Thornton.
- - 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
View full details - - 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
View full details - - 37 Cathrow Way Thornton Cleveleys Lancashire FY5 5NG
Installation of new fence to enlarge rear garden and decking over existing ditch (part retrospective)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wyre | Date: 2025-06-24
View full details - - 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
View full details - - 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
View full details - - 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
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. It sits within the Wyre district.
Property prices in Thornton show an average sale price of £182,567, 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Thornton 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 Thornton
In the last 24 months, 15 planning applications were submitted near Thornton. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 44 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 44 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 full planning applications (4), telecoms (4), outline applications (2). Full planning applications account for 27% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
4 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 3 were dismissed (25% success rate).
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Related Planning Guides
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- 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.