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Planning in Thornton

Approved
90%
38 of 39 decided
Decision time
about 11 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Thornton in the last 24 months, from Wyre Borough Council's planning register.

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Around Thornton

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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. It sits within the Wyre district.

Property prices in Thornton show an average sale price of £182,920, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around Thornton has 5 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Thornton, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 72 planning applications were submitted near Thornton. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of 74 days.

The most common types were telecoms (7), full planning applications (6), discharge of conditions (4).

5 planning appeals were lodged, of which 3 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (60% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Thornton?
In the last 24 months, 72 planning applications were submitted near Thornton. The approval rate is 90%.
How long do planning decisions take near Thornton?
The average planning decision time near Thornton is 74 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 90%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Thornton?
The most common type of planning application near Thornton is telecoms, with 7 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Thornton?
You can search and track planning applications near Thornton on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.